Summer 2022
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Field Guide: Summer 2022
Exploring Michigan: Tips, trends, and tidbits.
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Color a Memory
I have a faded picture of myself (stuck in an old photo album) on a Mackinac Island ferry.
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A Personal Remembrance
The Mason Tract provides wilderness solitude and fantastic fly fishing along the fabled Au Sable’s riverbanks
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Outdoor Adventures
Visitors to Frankfort and its Benzie County neighbors quickly get hooked on the area’s amazing crystal water appeal
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Golf for Good
American Dunes GC pays tribute to fallen soldiers with a unique, patriotic approach to golf, a special clubhouse ambience, and funding for family scholarships
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Forest Hugs
The three arms of the Dow Gardens canopy walk thrill visitors with views up to 40 feet above the ground and through the woods
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Watercolor Wonders
The queen of geraniums (and much more) looks back on a vibrant art career flowing with unexpected twists and splashes of creativity. The future’s bright, too!
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Catching a Mid-century Wave
A designer and her clients showcase their love of imaginative design
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Kid-Friendly
Designer Kathy Waite fashioned spaces in a South Haven cottage that are perfectly suited for the younger set
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Written in Stone
This photographer’s passion for photography began at Turnip Rock
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Revival on the River
Wyandotte celebrates its hip vibe, cool shops, and hot new eateries — and there’s lots to explore
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Uncommon Fare
Well-traveled chef duo credits serendipity with their small-town Roscommon restaurant venture
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Boutique, Houghton-Style
The Vault Hotel showcases historic themes in an 1887-era former bank building
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A Play On Words
As a pioneering sustainable vineyard, WaterFire winery stresses quality over quantity at its intimate Antrim County tasting room
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Lakeside Lunching
It’s summer in Michigan, and family, guests, and friends who drop by your rental cottage or waterfront home will be spending golden getaway hours exploring, boating, swimming, biking, relaxing — and eating. Although everyone may come together for an evening meal, lunchtime can be a self-serve breeze with just a little planning and prep (and […]
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Three Days in the U.P.
Uncover the scenic lakeside gems of Manistique beyond the usual U.S. 2 fuel stops
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Stairway to Heaven
Michigan’s western U.P. gateway serves up an amazing collection of outdoor adventures and natural wonders
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A Michigan Treasure
The waterfront charms and celebrated chronicles of Mackinac Island invite visitors to enjoy the classics and check out what’s new
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Connecting with the Outdoors
For a new-construction waterfront vacation home on a narrow lot, the goal was to maximize the lakeside living aspect and maintain privacy from the nearby neighbors.
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Stars & Stripes Forever
Get into the Fourth of July spirit with these summery must-haves
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Get Organized!
Practical-and-pretty carts, calendars, and custom storage help fashion an orderly lifestyle
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Decked Out!
From heaters to grilling sets, these accessories are just the ticket for enjoying memorable outdoor gatherings
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Sunrise, Sunset
Empire new-build makes the most of spectacular views and a location on two lakes
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Great Lake Story 2022: Crooked Lake Prairie – 42° North: Chapter Two
Design of the Crooked Lake home began to unfold, with Ryan La Haie as the Brennan’s new architect. A project of this significance, both in size and in sentiment to the homeowners, depended greatly on the team involved. La Haie, Christine DiMaria, the Brennan’s interior designer and longtime friend, and Jim Roberts, the homebuilder, all […]
