December 2014
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Time to Chill Embracing a State of Wonders
When temperatures drop, their glacial surfaces present a fleeting realm of frozen wonders Mark Graf loves to uncover and convey through a macro lens.
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Freeze Frames
“Michigan’s winters are magical to me,” asserts John McCormick, a lifelong Michigander based in Montcalm County who’s been smitten by the Great Lakes’ diverse forests and rivers, large wetlands, rocky ridges and sand dune shorelines for over three decades.
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Winter 2014: Contributors
Contributors, Winter 2014
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A Winter of Ice and Cold
On a Sunday afternoon last March, my wife Gail and I followed photographer Ken Scott onto frozen Lake Michigan and discovered that we had the Leelanau ice caves to ourselves.
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Casino Getaways
A decade ago, casinos were sprouting up in Michigan like morel mushrooms following an April rain. Rather than limit themselves to just gaming, the operators knew they had to provide a total entertainment experience in order to thrive.
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In a Class of Their Own
In Midland, Mich., it begins to feel a lot like Christmas back in October, when the aromatic scent of baking cookies and jolly laughter emanate from a classroom where students are learning the art and science of becoming Santa Claus.
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One-of-a-Kind Finds
A parade of past and present American innovations are personified at The Henry Ford Museum Store and its 2014 Holiday Online Gift Guide, which is tailored to make picking the perfect present for every age easy.
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Elegy for the Ice
The spring of 2014 continued to be much colder than normal, allowing the great volume of ice built up over the winter on the Great Lakes to set records for coverage through the months of April.
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Motawi Mojo
Motawi’s Ann Arbor-based business is family-oriented and her team thrives on a shared sense of purpose.
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Doors to Discovery
While 20th Century Fox’s release of “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” this December promises plenty of fun and intrigue, museums throughout the Great Lake State are offering their own brands of the same.
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White Space
Winter is a great time for noticing the little things. Maybe it’s seeing a clump of snow drop silently from a hemlock bough. Maybe it’s watching a red fox trot up the driveway.
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Great Lake Story 2014: On Manchester Pond – Final Chapter
There is a special lifestyle that comes with waterside living. It’s a sense of connection that, for some, calls to the soul. From Michigan’s small and Great Lakes to its rivers, streams, creeks and ponds, each one creates its own Great Lake Story.
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Roll out the Barrel
Paired with a winter brew, classic fare like stews, soups and other hearty meals catapult to a new culinary experience.
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Romancing the Senses
Throughout this popular winter weekend, members of the Leelanau Peninsula Vintners Association present the fruits of their winemaking passion with decadent desserts and savory small plates.
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Dashing Through the Snow
Traditional horse-drawn sleigh rides offered at Boyne Highlands commence at the Cross Country Center on Saturdays for both day and overnight guests.
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Craft Brew Consciousness
Michigan craft brewers largely agree about one thing: Good water quality is essential. That’s why more brewers are looking at how to conserve it.
