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History of Kawkawlin Michigan – From Sawmill Outpost to Steady River Town (1844 – 1950)

Posted on April 24, 2026May 1, 2026 by Michael Hardy

In the history of Kawkawlin Michigan, the tiny village began as a place of work—and nearly became a place of

Turnip Rock Michigan: 7 Critical Things to Know Before You Go (Most Visitors Get This Wrong)

Posted on April 19, 2026April 24, 2026 by Michael Hardy

Turnip Rock Michigan is one of the state’s most photographed natural features—but it’s not easy to reach. Here’s how to

The History of Park Island Michigan – When Lake Orion Offered the Thrill of Coney Island in Michigan (1901-1933)

Posted on April 4, 2026May 6, 2026 by Michael Hardy

There was a time when thousands of people came to Lake Orion every summer, not by car, but by boat.

First Female Lighthouse Keeper Michigan: The Untold Story of Catherine Shook

Posted on March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 by Malcom Mott

In 1849, Catherine Shook was appointed the first woman lighthouse keeper in the State of Michigan. She ran the Pointe Aux Barques Lighthouse until 1851.

Steamship Excursion From Detroit 1910

Posted on March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 by Malcom Mott

While railroads had been in service for much of the major cities in southern Michigan, excursion steamships were still a comfortable and viable option to get to Michigan’s northern resort areas. You could board a ship on a Friday evening, have dinner on board, and arrive in north Michigan the next morning.

Detroit Buffalo Steamship Travel – The Fierce 1902 Rate War on the Great Lakes

Posted on March 15, 2026March 15, 2026 by Michael Hardy

the Harbor Beach News from July 1902. It highlights a fare war between the railroads and the steamships on excursions between Buffalo, New York, and Detroit, Michigan. It signals a sign that it’s the beginning of the end of steamship dominance on the Great Lakes in favor of railroads.

History of St. Johns Michigan – The Secrets of Mint City When it Ran on Rail Time (1890-1940)

Posted on March 7, 2026March 7, 2026 by Michael Hardy

St. Johns, Michigan, has long been the place in Clinton County where the official business gets done. It is the

History of Cheboygan Michigan – A River Town Between Timber and the Great Lakes (1840 – 1940) – Video

Posted on February 20, 2026April 14, 2026 by Michael Hardy

These early postcards capture Cheboygan when the riverfront did the heavy lifting. Steamships tied up at the dock, a canning plant and paper mill hummed nearby, and Main Street stayed crowded day after day. It’s a snapshot of a town built to move goods, not commuters.