5 Popular Legends of Great Lakes Monsters & One Specter

March 6, 2021January 30, 2025

We cover three of the top legends for Great Lakes Sea Monsters. One is in Lake Erie, one in Lake Huron, Detroit and we actually have a monster in nearby Saginaw Bay.

Bicycling Around Mackinac Island Is One of the Best Ways To Reveal Its Native American History

March 3, 2021March 31, 2025

Mackinac Island is a popular Michigan destination, now enhanced by interpretive stations highlighting Native American history. Funded by community support, these panels educate visitors on the Anishnaabek tribes’ cultural significance and historical contributions to the region.

Michigan Maple Syrup from Battel’s Sugar Bush

February 28, 2021April 19, 2025

We learned that it takes about 40 gallons of maple sap to produce one gallon of high-grade maple syrup.

Mark Battel and his family have organized and maintain over 400 taps with gravity and a vacuum-fed tube system that fills the collection kettles with pure Maple sap. Stop by their roadside stand and pick up some sweetness this season.

The Railroad at the Bottom of Saginaw Bay

February 22, 2021January 30, 2025

A ship runs aground in Saginaw Bay only a few miles from its destination in Caseville. Leaving us a tale on the rails.

12 Free Things to do in Michigan’s Thumb

February 14, 2021November 11, 2021

We went looking for over a dozen free things to in Michigan’s Thumb. This are fun for the family and only cost your time and travel.

Tundra or Trumpeter Swan Near Oscoda? – You Decide

January 29, 2021November 12, 2021

We were treated to an interesting treat today, which is much appreciated. Amy from Oscoda spotted a swan paddling along the shoreline. The swan was dodging the ice along the beach along Lake Huron. She sent us these pictures and asked …

Rediscovering Bach General Store – Fading Days of A Joyful 4 Corner Town

January 29, 2021July 24, 2025

The Bach General Store, long since closed. Once the center of the community, these shops were common in the days before Walmart and Dollar General.

The Lightship Huron Still Lights the Way on the St. Clair River.

January 27, 2021March 19, 2026

One interesting little site, located in a county park, is the Lightship Huron. Lightships are floating lighthouses that could be anchored on the lakes where it was too deep or impossible to build a lighthouse.

RV Rental in Michigan State Parks – 9 Motivations To Consider

January 20, 2021August 4, 2023

The past pandemic has caused folks to curtail travel. However a new interest in camping now giving families safe way to be outdoors and explore safely.

Also the Michigan DNR has worked with local companies that offer RV and camper rental delivery and set up services in Michigan’s State Parks. This allows outdoor camping for those who want the experience of staying in a camper but not the ownership of one.