Summer 2021
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Making Memories
A rustic-style new-build cottage on Torch Lake is a getaway that will welcome family for decades to come
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Beautiful Transition
Al fresco dining is a must for these Harbor Springs homeowners
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Postcard-Perfect
Little Traverse Bay’s allure infuses energy into Petoskey-area getaways
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Midwest Modern
Harbor Country home rejuvenates a nature-loving family
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Picking Pretty Stones
Rock hounds search for prized finds along Great Lakes shorelines
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Island Adventures
Guidebook author outlines tempting tour of seven Great Lakes-surrounded nature destinations
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Vineyard Ventures
Black Star Farms mixes outdoor adventures and wines in its new discovery package
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Shoreline Preservation
Elk Lake property owners strive to maintain a healthy aquatic ecosystem
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Lighthouse Renovations
Volunteer opportunities (some include overnight stays) allow you to help preserve iconic sentinels on both sides of the Mackinac Bridge
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Waterfront Delights
Two St. Clair River eateries feature great entrées with a side of freighter-watching
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A River Runs By It
Outdoor cooking and entertaining with friends and family require an easy ebb and flow. This Saugatuck home’s got that and more.
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Got the Blues?
Lamps, chairs, paint colors, and more in these watery shades add Great Lakes appeal to your vacation home
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Boathouse Beer Co. & Boozery
Lifelong friends serve up tasty grub and brews with Tawas Bay views
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Designer Notebook: Summer 2021
State park art, Michigan artist textiles, virtual assistance for design, and fish-inspired tiles.
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Curb Appeal
Guests who pull up to your cottage are sure to feel welcome, thanks to these decorative pieces
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Ahoy, Cottage Owners!
Catch a wave of nautical nuances with everything from shell pendants to oar décor
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Elemental Inspiration
Michigan’s natural wonders star in one-of-a-kind jewelry
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Duck, Duck, Snap!
Photographing a waterfowl’s beauty head-on
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Through the Lens
More than 20 years after they published their first book, wildlife photographers Carl Sams and Jean Stoick zoom in on how they got started
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Field Guide: Summer 2021
Michigan’s beautiful water trails, Cherry Festival update, Great Lakes cruising, and more.
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The Simple Truth
Author Wade Rouse’s new work, “The Clover Girls,” showcases the Sleeping Bear Dunes and other area locales
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Say Cheese
Meet Michelle Nix, charcuterie queen
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Pentwater Perch
With four stories and two sets of spiral stairs, this quirky west Michigan retreat — the tallest house in town — is lovingly referred to as the family’s ‘birdhouse’
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A Birder’s Paradise
Marquette area’s blend of natural settings provides hot spots for finding interesting species
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A Quaint Harbor Escape
Lexington offers beautiful Lake Huron beaches and inviting charm
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Son Rise, Son Set
My 2020 birthday was among the best I’ve ever had. It started with a knock on my hotel room door at 7 a.m.
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Alcona Brew Haus
Up North along the winding U.S. 23 Lake Huron sunrise side in Harrisville, the Alcona Brew Haus offers an appetizing variety of menu items, all created and served with a unique twist. Many inventions are born out of their creator’s need to solve their own problem. Case in point: When Sandy Arens wanted to take […]
