A Sea of Hats and Patriotism in Michigan – WWI Detroit Parade 1917
by Detroit’s WWI parade, in 1917 where thousands gathered in a sea of hats to cheer young soldiers marching toward an unknown future.
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History of Goguac Lake, Michigan – Coasters, Iceboats, and Cute Cottages at the Water’s Edge – Video
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.
15 Interesting Things To Do in Lapeer County, Michigan
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.
The 1916 Mendon Fire – Michigan’s Lost Village
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.
Michigan Inland Waterway – An Amazing 38-Mile Corridor of Trade, Timber and Tourism – 10 Historical Videos
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.
History of Topinabee Michigan – Rails, Steamers, and Summer Nights – Video
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 …
History of Mullett Lake – An Amazing Michigan Waterway Resort Area (1900-1940) – Video
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.
Top 10 Common Backyard Birds in Michigan and How to Attract Them to Your Feeder
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 …
History of Indian River Michigan – Built on Boats, a Waterway, and Beautiful Resorts – Video
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.
History of Oden Michigan – A Small Shoreline With a Big Waterway Story – Video
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.