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 The History of Rogers City Michigan traces its transformation from a lumber outpost to America’s limestone capital, fueled by freighters, quarries, and life along Lake Huron.
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 In the early 1900s, the history of Redridge, Michigan, was being written in steel, timber, and copper. Redridge was a small company town in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that sprang up to serve …
by The history of Freda, Michigan spans the rise of a copper mill town, lively Sundays at Freda Park, and its transformation into a quiet ghost town on Lake Superior’s shore.
by Rare photos reveal the history of Hillsdale, Michigan—from the bustling fairgrounds and lively downtown to Hillsdale College and the industries that drove small-town growth.
by The history of Holly, Michigan, isn’t as quiet as it looks. From Battle Alley brawls to Carry Nation’s axe-wielding raid, these wild stories shaped the town forever.
by Big Rapids, Michigan started as a roaring lumber town, but it was Ferris Institute that gave it lasting purpose. Here’s how a small school helped save an entire community.
by Rare historic images show how Engadine, Michigan evolved from a booming lumber village to a quiet stop in the Upper Peninsula. Explore the stories behind the photos.
by The History of Lapeer Michigan reveals how this small Thumb-area town helped shape the state—through railroads, radio waves, stoves, cigars, and a towering stone “castle.”
