Winter Walks
"The only people who live north in the winter are people who have never lived south,” my husband tells the world when gale force winds sweep across the lake, snow stinging the eyes of anyone walking the beach.
Perpetuating legacies: Great states of creation
The Stone Mill Inc., Lakeview. Like many Michigan beach walkers, Steve Miller’s fascination with stone began by collecting unpolished Petoskeys. Today the fourth-generation mason...
New ties to luxury
“It’s just next to cashmere, it’s almost that soft. Alpaca is so dense, before you know it you could knit a sweater that weighs 500 pounds and melt in it, it’s so warm.” - Bobbie Stevens
Call of the wild
Call of the wild and venture to a place you can stretch to your fullest without touching any edges right here in the state of Michigan.
Environmental elements
Whether the materials used are gathered from Michigan surroundings or inspired by them, Julie Sanford and James Blanchard each have a knack for incorporating environmental elements into unique wearable designs.
Over the Bridge and Through the Woods
The upper peninsula is for a different type of traveler: One who is looking for something out of the ordinary. The second edition of “Moon Michigan’s Upper Peninsula” by Paul Vachon (Avalon Travel, a member of the Perseus Books Group, 2012) comes complete with 32 detailed and easy-to-use maps, trip-planning resources and overviews for six richly different regions: the Straits of Mackinac; Marquette and the Lake Superior Shore; the Keweenaw Peninsula and Isle Royale; Escanaba and the Lake Michigan Shore; the Superior Upland; and Whitefish Bay to the Lake Huron Shore.
New-age Spa Escapes
Horses as therapists, bamboo rods as massage aids — just another day at the spa.
Choosing a Course of Action
Whether you want to float on liquid glass, paddle a fast current or portage for trophy-sized bluegills, Michigan has your ticket.
Semper Paratus: Through Surf and Storm
Each Great Lake vessel submerged in a freshwater grave has a tale of adventure to tell.
Game Changers
The expense, difficulty and length of time it takes to play 18 holes has put golf in the rough for many would-be players — but not for long.