in every issue
12 Wavelengths
Waves of renewal are washing across the state as a
new mindset takes root. FULL TEXT

14 Letters and Contributors FULL

columns
34 Lake Stories
Spring brings the novelty back in a rush.

69 Michigan's top 5
Take a walk in the woods, then fling open the menus. FULL TEXT

80 Reflections
She was hardly more than a shadow herself,
shimmering with a suggestion of life.

departments
18 waterways
Help renew Michigan’s bounty of woods, water and
shoreline by lending a hand, exploring new paths
and taking an eco-styled seat. FULL TEXT

61 Excursions
Spring into warmer days with nearly 1,000 pipers,
a sky full of kites and more.

74 Tasting Room
Sweet fruits and a tinge of green draw applause in Shelby.

78 Dining Destination
Head to Detroit’s scenic riverfront to savor
Michigan wines and just-right bites.

features
38 Waves of Renewal
As state-based universities and colleges prepare a new generation of scientists, policymakers and conservationists, numbers — including 3,052 miles of Great Lakes shorelines, nearly 50,000 miles of rivers and streams and 6.3 million acres of wetlands — set a unique stage for pivotal freshwater study in Michigan.

44 Creating Inland Havens
Restoring Michigan’s inland shorelines by “lakescaping” is a mindset that’s taking root — especially when time-saving naturalization doesn’t mean giving up a beach, and preservation can still be pretty through deep-rooted native plants and bio-engineering. Need help? Here’s where and how to get started. FULL TEXT

39 Rolling Stones, Rock of Ages
Drawing from boulders he found throughout Northern Michigan and Frank Lloyd Wright’s credo of organic home design, Earl Young spent more than 50 years crafting fantastical structures that look custom-made for hobbits. One of the largest and most iconic marks a legacy of memories.

Great Lake Story