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 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 …
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 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 Vintage photos show Blissfield’s rail corridor, churches, Coon’s Tavern, early cars, and a River Raisin flood that swallowed downtown streets and tested the town’s grit.
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 Conway sat where trains met boats. The History of Conway Michigan traces the GR&I depot, the Conway Inn, and the Inland Waterway that turned a short walk to the dock into a full summer season on Crooked Lake.
