The Classic Point of Pines Hotel and Summer Resort in Port Austin, MI – 1898
Point of Pines Hotel and Summer Resort operated in Port Austin Michigan from 1898 until about 1935. Mary Buttars ran the resort until her death in 1911.
Continue readingPoint of Pines Hotel and Summer Resort operated in Port Austin Michigan from 1898 until about 1935. Mary Buttars ran the resort until her death in 1911.
Continue readingMichigan is becoming the home to new culinary destinations that are distinctive in their way. Michelin rated restaurants in Michigan can offer foodies a superb gastronomic experience. The creativity of the dishes paired with unerring service makes them a prime choice for gourmet enthusiasts.
Continue readingWhen you think about a summer vacation enjoying beautiful beaches in the United States, places like Florida, California, and Hawaii are likely what comes to mind first. However, in the mid-western Great Lakes region lies the longest freshwater coastline in the nation — 3,288 miles of Michigan’s beaches
Continue readingIt’s finally here. My favorite time to be in the Upper Thumb. Cheeseburger Festival has long since pasted. The long upcoming Labor Day weekend will soon slip by. Things are quieter.
Continue readingThe Caseville IGA was a landmark as a kid growing up in the Upper Thumb The IGA was the store I remember growing up. It was old, the floors creaked, it smelled funny and it was crowded in the summer. I loved it.
Continue readingFrom horse-drawn carriages to steam-powered trains to vehicles and airplanes. Read on to find out how steam giants have revolutionized transport.
Continue readingThe increasing strive for environmental sustainability has encouraged many homeowners to think about switching to solar power. Not only is it ‘trendy’ to use solar energy, the reduced costs, and overall benefits have increased its appeal to the masses.
Continue readingIn 1969 when Detroit’s Bill Kennedy began his broadcast with WKBD, Channel 50 in Southfield and he continued to host Bill Kennedy at the Movies until his retirement in 1983.
Continue readingAcknowledging that eating healthy doesn’t mean restricting yourself to things you enjoy is the first genuine step toward doing so. Establishing a balance between consuming what you love and improving some behaviors is how to maintain a healthy diet.
Continue readingWalking your dog may seem basic and straightforward. Done wrong, this simple task can lead to big problems. We review the four most common dog walking mistakes.
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