Fascinating Loosemore Point Legend – The Driftwood Castle and “Indian Gold” Myth in Michigan’s Thumb
We examine a local legend of Indian gold and a hermit who made a castle at Loosemore point near the tip of Michigan’s Thumb.
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Favorite Foods in Toledo – 10 Essential Dishes Locals Absolutely Love
From Tony Packo’s Hungarian hot dogs to Lake Erie perch, Toledo restaurants serve bold, comforting plates. This guide to Favorite Foods in Toledo points you to true local favorites for lunch, dinner and date night.
Defunct Michigan Automakers – 8 Tough Lessons from the Michigan’s Lost Car Companies
Defunct Michigan automakers once filled Detroit, Lansing and Kalamazoo with factories, jobs and big promises. This feature profiles Packard, Hudson, AMC, REO, Hupmobile, Detroit Electric and Checker, and explains how each tried to stand against the Big Three before finally closing the doors.
6 Top Tasty & Unique Michigan Foods You Must Try
There is nothing like the familiar foods of home. If you have spent any time in Michigan, you will find many posts for our love of Pasties, Faygo RedPop, BetterMade potato chips, and Vernor’s ginger ale. But, that is only the …
History of Saginaw Michigan – 9 Essential Turning Points That Built a Proud River City – Video
See how a river, a merger, and a shift from lumber to factories shaped Saginaw, Michigan. Bridges, phones, and the Hoyt Library mark a city learning new trades—and planning for the next season.
292 Michigan Moments Episodes and Snapshots
This contains all 292 Michigan Moments episodes and snapshots we have produced. If the image says that the video is not available, click on the link at the bottom or click on the right mouse button and select to open the …
History of Bay City Michigan – Streetcars, Sugar, and Shipwrights: A Very Busy River Town – Video
Bay City’s story runs with the Saginaw River. After lumber waned, shipyards, cranes, sugar, and catalog homes drove growth. Fires reshaped downtown. Wenonah Park became the front door on the water.
Lakeville Michigan History – Early Days of Resorts, Camps, and Cottage Life (1880-1940) – Video
Lakeville Michigan history unfolds through rare photos. See how this Oakland County village shifted from mills to summer cottages, Echo Grove Camp, and lakeside tourism.