The Best Stories, Sites and Fun From Around the Great Lakes State.
by In 1918 Detroit, factory workers—many of them women—quietly powered the war machine. Discover how the city’s munitions factories helped win WWI and changed labor history forever.
by In 1940s Detroit, Polish-American radio listeners helped fund WWII bombers like The Polish Eagle of Detroit. This Christmas card tells the story of one community’s patriotic gift.
by A powerful glimpse at Detroit’s role in WWI as young recruits depart by troop train from Michigan Central Station. Bound for Camp Custer, they waved goodbye to innocence and home.
by Samaria’s rail depot, church bell, GAR/WRC hall, and early telephone crews defined village life from 1900–1915. See how trains, mail, worship, and wire kept this Monroe County community connected.
by Detroit’s WWI parade, in 1917 where thousands gathered in a sea of hats to cheer young soldiers marching toward an unknown future.
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 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 …
