June 2020
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Now Serving: A Fine Dining Culinary Education
In the village of Hessel, a quaint northern Lake Huron port, Les Cheneaux Culinary School readily lives up to its boutique restaurant status.
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Summer Work and High Water
Rising Great Lakes waters are causing havoc once again.
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Cool Ways to Cool Off
Michigan has many bodies of water, but some offer more fun than others.
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Making History on Lake Michigan
Nationally significant home lovingly restored to its former glory
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The Biggest Little Game in Town
From early Tom Thumb courses to later Putt-Putt Golf, miniature golf was a source of entertainment for decades.
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Saving Fishtown
Leland’s historic Fishtown, once a fishing village and now a tourist destination, is being rescued from Lake Michigan’s waters by community supporters and the Fishtown Preservation Society.
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Grand Haven’s First Brewery Marks 10 Years with Big Expansion
Oddside Akes in Grand Haven began as small taproom serving small-batch brews. Today it is a major destination.
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Of Cattails & Bootleggers
Kayakers explore historic canals and learn about Detroit’s wild side
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A Novel Retreat
Located on a lovely slice of paradise, The Hendryx Beach Retreat has a novel history.
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Summer 2020: Contributors
Meet the authors, photographers, and contributors who helped bring this issue of Michigan BLUE Magazine to life.
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Vicarious Travels in Michigan
To say the least, it’s been a tragic and trying year, something most of us could never have imagined. Here at BLUE, our hearts go out to those of our readers and others who may have lost someone due to the COVID-19 virus, or who fell ill and continue to struggle.
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Estate of Elegance
It isn’t often that a place can be regarded as opulent and intimate at the same time, but that is exactly the feeling one gets when visiting the 30,000-square-foot Ford House along the shores of Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Shores.
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Finding Respite Outdoors
It is hard to get away from the terrible effects of the COVID-19 virus that weighs on us all, creating anxiety, constricting our lives, and causing many to fear leaving home.
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Paving the Way
With outdoor rooms in high demand, patios set the stage for al fresco living. As emerging trends demonstrate, this designated section of a property, especially in a lakefront setting, provides a sophisticated transition from inside to out.
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Michigan’s Unique Boat-Tour Opportunities
Whether you are looking to explore the beautiful dunes on Michigan’s western shores, the rocky coast of Lake Huron, or the natural beauty of the Upper Peninsula, you can always hitch a ride on someone else’s boat instead.
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Trout at Night
Fly fishing for trout is a dramatically visual sport. Watching a faux mayfly made of feathers and thread as it drifts downstream and disappears into a swirl on the surface is exactly what flips many an angler’s switch.
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Black Indian
Kalamazoo was not big enough for me, my Mama, and my Mama’s ghosts.
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Grand Haven Outdoor Dining Options Offer Beauty and Space
Several Grand Haven restaurants have recently added or expanded their outdoor dining options to ensure safe social distancing.
