The Best Stories, Sites and Fun From Around the Great Lakes State.
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.”
by The history of Sturgis Michigan began in 1827 when Judge John Sturgis settled on land in the St. Joseph Valley. According to local lore, Michigan’s Governor Lewis Cass (later a …
by Tucked along the northernmost edge of Lake Michigan, the quiet village of Naubinway has weathered every boom and bust cycle the Upper Peninsula could throw at it. Its past is …
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 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.
by A look back at Hubbard Lake Michigan in the early 1900s, where fishing, steamboats, and rustic cottages created a summer retreat that lives on in vintage photos and local lore.
