Spring 2024
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Making Memories
A waterfront Lenawee County dream home checks off all the boxes
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A Growing Population
Like the mythical phoenix, the Kirtland’s warbler, a gray and yellow songbird, rises from the ashes. And that’s its greatest obstacle.
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Off the beaten path
Houghton and Hancock mix outdoor adventures and historic attractions with tasty dining and college-town appeal
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Wooden Wonders
The allure of vintage canoes creates an emotional bond among their owners
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Insights into Famous Nautical Names
A wind-up toy sparks author’s interest in Michigan’s boat-building history
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Ship-Shape
This three-level marina condo has all the amenities of a fine hotel and a state-of-the-art lake house, with a custom boat floating below
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Ten to try
From galleries to cafés, here’s a sampling of our seasonal favorites in southwest Michigan
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An Idea Takes Flight
A Mackinac Island resort groundskeeper keeps his grandfather close while working, thanks to a delightful handcrafted birdhouse
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Lured to the table
Fishing for cooking compliments? Look to Michigan’s lakes.
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Bowled Over
Large, small, or in between, these wooden wonders from the Holland Bowl Mill will last several lifetimes
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Family Ties
Michigan BLUE magazine enjoyed an insightful chat with Kyle O’Grady, a 28-year-old partner at O’Grady Development in Traverse City.
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For Fun, Rent a Pontoon
A 40-plus-mile voyage takes boaters through Michigan’s longest connected chain of lakes, which stretches nearly across the state’s northern tip
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Nautical Themes and Water Views
Watermark Bar & Grille sets seafood standards for dining along Lake St. Clair
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Portage Lake Retreat
Onekama history and welcoming vibes fill the rooms inside the Canfield House B&B
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Falling for Water
Escaping the workaday world, a photographer and his friend head to Miners Falls
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Beyond Main Street
Ready for some action on Mackinac Island? Summertime options for exploring the getaway include fun times on land and in the water
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A Morel Hunter’s Paradise
With two big annual events — the Mushroom Festival and the Jeep Blessing classic — Mesick rates as the place to be in May
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Home-grown Hospitality
Gilchrist Farm Winery pivots to a full farm-to-table menu and plans to produce its first estate-grown wines this season
