The Best Stories, Sites and Fun From Around the Great Lakes State.
by A city lake with outsized impact. Goguac Lake Michigan history spans coasters, dance halls, ice harvesting, and open-water swims—clear, photo-rich context for how Battle Creek spent its summers and winters.
by There is so much great stuff to do in Lapeer County, and the folks we talked with were accommodating and enthusiastic. In the end, I’m sure you’ll be able to find something here to enjoy, whether it’s on one of your driving adventures through one of Michigan’s smallest county or a visit to one of the many attractions from people who know the area best.
by On October 4, 1916, a blaze destroyed nearly all of Mendon, Michigan’s downtown. Thirty-nine buildings burned, but residents refused to surrender. Their story of rebuilding still defines this St. Joseph County village more than a century later.
by Michigan’s Inland Waterway once carried logs and excursion steamers; now it carries families and small craft. Trace the route town by town—Conway, Oden, Alanson, Burt Lake, Indian River, Topinabee, Mullett Lake, Aloha, and Cheboygan.
by Topinabee began with a decision on where to lay a railroad. In 1881, the Michigan Central pushed north along the west side of Mullett Lake. Hotelier H. H. Pike platted …
by Carriages on the hill, kids on a raft, and an evening steamer at the dock—this is how Mullet Lake grew into a summer habit. Locks, trains, hotels, and cottages built a community that still returns.
by Michigan boasts a rich and diverse avian population, making it a prime location for birdwatching enthusiasts and casual observers alike. With varied landscapes that range from sprawling forests to sparkling …
by From 1900 to 1930, Indian River shifted from logging stop to summer town. Steamboats, inns, a scenic tower, and busy docks made the Inland Waterway a steady engine for local shops and lake life.
by The History of Oden Michigan shows how a small rail stop became a waterway gateway. See the Rawdon Hotel, the steamer Oden, lake races, and a fish hatchery that supplied trout statewide.
by Alanson grew on the Crooked River, surged with logging, then shifted to summer travel on the Inland Waterway. Trains, a swing bridge, and steady boat traffic defined the village from 1875 to 1940.
