Gathering At the Water, in the Dunes
Cottage communities along Lake Michigan’s eastern shoreline feature religious beginnings.
Skiing the Porkies
Highest terrain in Michigan offers downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing.
Shall We Go Skating?
Michigan went roller-skate crazy following the war.
Sloganeering Michigan
Slogans branding a town have been around for years. They were used to promote its advantages in advertisements, publicity brochures and on souvenirs.
Michigan’s Famous Fruit Belt
A look back at the early years of agritourism.
Vacationing by Bus in Michigan
Passengers left the driving to someone else on short and long tours between resort towns.
Logging a Few Architectural Gems
Log cabins became fixture during American Revolution.
Grayling: Capital City for Winter Sports
Riding the biggest toboggan in the world was a thrill.
When Dinosaurs Roamed the Roadside
Are dinosaur parks extinct in Michigan? A forgotten relic of 20th-century roadside attractions.
Riding Across the Sands of Time
Dune rides have a long-stand- ing appeal in Michigan, whether for thrills or majestic scenery.