Mackinac State Historic Parks Celebrates Longest-Running Archaeological Dig in American History

June 6, 2018 Dianna Stampfler archaeological dig, Archaeology, colonial michilimackinac, mackinac state historic parks, mackinaw city, michigan history, pure michigan, straits of mackinac, treasure hunting

In 1959, the Mackinac Island State Park Commission contracted with Michigan State University to carry out a season of excavation, which has continued every summer since, turning into one of the longest ongoing archaeological digs in North America. This summer, Mackinac State Historic Parks’ archaeological program began its 60th consecutive season of work at Colonial Michilimackinac, in Mackinaw City, on Friday, May 24, with the cleaning and preparation of the dig site, and the kicked-off in full on June 4.

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Petoskey Area Wineries Garner “Best of Class” at 40th Annual Michigan Wine Competition

August 2, 2017 Dianna Stampfler alanson, american viticultural region, AVA, bay view wine trail, best of class, best of show, double gold, gold medal, hybrid grapes, little traverse bay, mackinaw trail winery, michigan agriculture, michigan wine, Petoskey, pure michigan, seasons of the north winery, straits of mackinac, tip of the mitt, walloon lake, walloon lake winery

Three wineries from the Petoskey area’s Bay View Wine Trail were awarded medals recently at the 40th Annual Michigan Wine Competition in Lansing. Walloon Lake Winery’s North Arm Noir and Mackinaw Trail Winery’s Blueberry were both awarded “Best of Class” honors, each receiving a Double Gold Medal in the Dry Red and Fruit Wine categories, respectively.

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4th Annual Mackinaw City Mustang Stampede Celebrates Pure Michigan’s Iconic Ford Muscle Car

July 4, 2017 Dianna Stampfler car show, classic cars, ford mustang, mackinaw city, mustang, pure michigan, straits of mackinac

The Ford Motor Company rolled its first Mustang off the assembly line in 1964 and this classic muscle car remains one of the most iconic vehicles on the road today. More than 100 cars are expected to gather on Saturday, July 15 for the 4th Annual Mackinaw City Mustang Stampede to be held at Conkling Heritage Park, along the shores of Lake Huron, in downtown Mackinaw City.

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Make it Mackinaw for Memorial Weekend

May 16, 2017 Dianna Stampfler colonial michilimackinac, decoration day, fort mackinac, historic re-enactment, mackinac bridge, mackinac island, mackinac state historic parks, mackinaw city, memorial day, memorial weekend, michilimackinac, might mac, northern michigan, pure michigan, sheplers ferry, star line ferry, straits of mackinac

First held in 1962, the 55th Annual Memorial Pageant Weekend is recognized as the longest-running, free Memorial Day historical program in the United States. This year’s festivities run Saturday, May 27 through Monday, May 29. There is no admission charge for the historical reenactment pageant or related events.

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Lake Charlevoix Brewing Company Welcomes National Wildlife Federation for Informational Evening Focused on Line 5 Pipeline (#ShutDownLine5)

October 27, 2015 Dianna Stampfler brewing, craft beer, enbridge, great lakes, line 5, national wildlife federation, natural resources, oil and water don't mix, pure michigan, save our water, straits of mackinac

The fresh waters of the Great Lakes is the lifeblood of many industries in Michigan—notably craft brewing, also crossing over into both agricultural and tourism interests. Protecting the quality of that water has become a priority to the partners of Round Lake Group LLC, which owns and operates Lake Charlevoix Brewing Company and its sister property, Bridge Street Tap Room, both in downtown Charlevoix.