The Best Stories, Sites and Fun From Around the Great Lakes State.
by Newaygo, Michigan, rose from towering pines and devastating fire to thrive on cement, hydropower, and oil. Its river carried industry and survival through generations.
by At the northern edge of Little Bay de Noc stands Gladstone, Michigan. This small Upper Peninsula town played a much larger role in Michigan’s industrial rise than its size suggests. …
by Leonard, Michigan history is filled with unexpected turns for a town that began as a rail stop in northern Oakland County. Built by farmers, merchants, and railroad visionaries, Leonard quickly …
by Tucked into the rolling countryside of Lapeer County, Metamora, Michigan is a village where the past feels remarkably close. Between its preserved railroad depot, early storefronts, and lakeside summer camps, …
by Step back to Northport Michigan between 1900–1940. These rare photos capture a town alive with cherry canneries, freight docks, and summer resorts—built on water, work, and change.
by From railroad crossings to roadside diners, the city of Adrian Michigan history carries a layered past. These early 20th-century images offer a snapshot of a community on the edge of …
by As a kid, we travelled and explored Grand Marais. It is quite literally at the end of the road on M-77. There is plenty to do; explore the nearby Pictured …
by Pinconning, Michigan started with lumber, transitioned into dairy, and became the Cheese Capital of Michigan. This story covers the town’s rise from 1872 to 1960.
by Onaway Michigan is a small city in the northeastern Lower Peninsula that experienced dramatic boom-and-bust cycles in its first decades. Founded in the early 1880s as a logging settlement, it …
by Clarkston, Michigan grew from a mill town into a cherished lakeside retreat. With historic inns, Main Street charm, and deep roots, it remains a vivid reminder of small-town life in southeast Michigan.
