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This lakeside renovation helps a family live large

Our first-ever readers’ favorites poll takes us to all corners of the Great Lakes State, showcasing everything from top festivals to popular lighthouses and who builds the prettiest cottages.

Filled with personality and polish, a new-build home replaces a family’s beloved vintage cottage

Not only is asparagus a delicious and nutritious early spring vegetable, but it’s also an herbaceous perennial; it dies back to the ground each fall and sprouts back from the crown each spring. Plantings can last 15 years or more, making it a great return on a small investment.

Located on a point with 375 feet of frontage on Maceday Lake, the more than 5,000-square-foot house takes full advantage of the lot’s unusual shape.

There are many ways to absorb the astounding fall color enveloping the beautfiul Au Sable River, especially if you take River Road National Scenic...

Reflections on how the fall season introduces itself to those who love one of north-central Michigan’s most popular regions

Renovated home on Diamond Lake is the perfect escape

Our first-ever readers’ favorites poll takes us to all corners of the Great Lakes State, showcasing everything from top festivals to popular lighthouses and who builds the prettiest cottages.

Function and form come together seamlessly at this waterfront oasis