The Best Stories, Sites and Fun From Around the Great Lakes State.
by The history of Alpena Michigan spans lumber, cement, and community traditions. From sawmills and shipyards to winter carnivals and lighthouses, Alpena’s story is unforgettable.
by Beaver Island, Michigan’s past includes a Mormon monarchy, Irish fishing dominance, daring Coast Guard rescues, and the roar of logging trains. This is its untold history.
by Metamora, Michigan was once a busy rural crossroads filled with wagons, storefronts, and railroad freight. Vintage postcards reveal the White Horse Inn, dirt roads, and everyday faces that shaped this enduring Lapeer County village.
by Atlanta, Michigan’s history tells of a frontier town reborn through fire, faith, and friendship. From the 1900s lumber boom to the postwar buck pole tradition, its people built a resilient community that thrives in the heart of Montmorency County’s forests.
by The history of Shelby Michigan is a story of orchards, rail lines, and restraint. This feature traces how a small fruit town grew carefully from the 1860s through the early 20th century.
by Lakeland, Michigan grew around train schedules, frozen lakes, and summer visitors. This feature traces how railroads, ice harvesting, and lake tourism shaped a town built for movement, not permanence.
by Linwood, Michigan, is a small village on the shores of Saginaw Bay. Once surrounded by pine forests, it grew into a farming community and a summer destination. Today, Linwood’s older …
by From collapsing ore docks to smelt-filled shorelines, Escanaba’s early years were shaped by iron, timber, and water. This is the story of how a working port became a lasting Michigan city.
by Munising, Michigan grew from a Lake Superior port into a working town shaped by lumber, leather, paper, and fishing. This feature traces the people and industries that defined Munising between 1900 and 1950.
by How did a small Midwestern town supply sugar, trucks, and food to help win the Great War? Discover the remarkable history of Alma, Michigan’s industrial boom and its unsung contributions to World War I. Hear the stories of factory workers, farmers, and entrepreneurs who proved that even the smallest town could make a big difference.
