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Hiking in Michigan can become a passion. We found 15 unique and highly rated areas to strike out and explore the beauty of Michigan’s hiking trails.
Hiking is one of those memorable and safe, activities that offer people a chance to relax and mentally recover from their daily lives of work and home.
Michigan wildlife officials rescued 27 lake sturgeon trapped in low-water pools below Victoria Dam. The incident highlights the environmental risks associated with seasonal water diversions on the Ontonagon River.
A photograph taken around 1920 shows the Somerset Tavern in Hillsdale County with several early automobiles lined up outside. A small group stands on the porch and steps. At first glance, it looks like a quiet rural hotel. In fact, the …
Health officials are tracing possible contacts after laboratory testing confirmed a measles infection linked to a known exposure. BAD AXE, Mich. — The Huron County Health Department has confirmed a case of measles in Michigan’s Thumb region, prompting an investigation involving …
For generations, a tall smokestack rising above the River Raisin announced that Clinton, Michigan, was more than a farming community and Chicago Road stagecoach stop. It was a manufacturing town. At the center of that industrial era stood the Clinton Woolen …
Long before interstate highways redirected traffic around small towns, Clinton, Michigan, sat directly in the path of travelers moving between Detroit and Chicago. By the start of the 20th century, a new brick hotel stood ready to serve them. The Clintonian …
Before Interstate 94, before automobiles and even before Michigan became a state, travelers heading between Detroit and Chicago faced a long overland journey. In Clinton, one building became part of that traffic story. The structure remembered as the Old Stage House …
Kinde Polka Fest 2026 returns Sept. 19-20 with five band performances, Polish-American tradition, food and a special anniversary raffle as organizers look toward the festival’s next generation. KINDE, Mich. — For two decades, September in Kinde has meant accordions, brass bands …
Kinde, Michigan, is home to The Pasta House, a beloved restaurant known for its hearty Italian-American dishes and small-town charm. Offering a cozy atmosphere alongside friendly service, the restaurant features standout meals like lasagna and seafood pasta, attracting both locals and visitors alike.
Fort Gratiot light was built in April 1829. It was situated north of an older tower light that has collapsed into the St. Clair river after a violent storm. The tower was constructed of brick to the height of 65 feet. In 1862 the height was increased to 82 feet to match the focal point of a new 4th order Fresnel lens.
