That Old Floating Porch
Pontoon boats, once considered a novelty item, now shine
as a favorite of older and younger generations alike
Starstruck Year-Round
Michigan’s newest international dark sky park joins a cluster of fabulous celestial observation sites around the state
Protecting Our Lakes
Alliance for the Great Lakes preserves our most precious resource
Design Exclusivity
Northern Michigan custom builder crafts one-of-a-kind wooden boats that are works of art
Outdoor Adventures
Visitors to Frankfort and its Benzie County neighbors quickly get hooked on the area’s amazing crystal water appeal
A Personal Remembrance
The Mason Tract provides wilderness solitude and fantastic fly fishing along the fabled Au Sable’s riverbanks
Natural Beauty
Michigan’s massive sand dunes offer some of the Midwest’s most adventurous and outstanding hiking experiences.Many of these hikes lead to sweeping Great Lakes vistas...
True Grit
Marathon canoeist and dogsled musher Lynne Witte goes the distance — over and over again
Navigating Choppy Waters
As the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak sent a wave of Michiganders to their second homes for remote work with picturesque waterfront views, many digital nomads discovered the expected tranquility had been displaced with discord over trespassing and access to waterways.
Saving a Lifeboat
In the movie based on real events, The Finest Hours, 32 men rescued from the stricken tanker S.S. Pendleton sit crowded on a small boat while the sea continues to rage around them.
