Summer 2024
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Connected to Nature
Letter from the Editor, Summer 2024
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The View
Celebrated architect Lou DesRosiers designed his Leland-area home to showcase a splendid panoramic vista
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Plein Air Preservation
Historic structures, old farmhouses, and beaches catch the keen eye of this oil painter
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Ten to Try (Summer 2024)
From gluten-free beer to shipwreck sites, here’s a sampling of summer favorites in Northeast Michigan and a bit beyond.
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Designers’ Notebook: Summer 2024
Home-related tips, trends, and tidbits
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U.P. Chronicles
A fascination with life, culture, and history takes an author on adventures that “sometimes get a little spooky.”
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Creative Flipping
Burgers, a summer staple, don’t have to be traditional
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Cool Down
Some ice cream- and popsicle-themed goodies, just in time for summer
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Scenic Sailing
Drummond Island’s hand-crafted tall ship offers voyages on the Great Lakes.
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Unrivaled Beauty
Departing from Marquette, this skillful sailing duo showcases the wonders of Lake Superior.
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Breathtakingly Blue
These pilots say the best way to see Michigan’s amazing water views is from a seat onboard their helicopter tours.
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Take it to the Water
Check out these beach and poolside must-haves
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Beach House Makeover
Unexpected leaks required a change of plans; the result is an inviting home with natural appeal
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Beaux Arts Beauty
A pandemic-era closure gave the Belle Isle Aquarium’s caretakers an opportunity to make this Detroit gem shine.
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Great Lakes Colors
Serene shades of water add splashes of style to your getaway home
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It’s Back in Service
Enjoy a unique journey across Lake Michigan aboard the historic S.S. Badger.
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Southwest Winery Updates
Modales shifts to growing organic grapes, while Fenn Valley celebrates 50 years of crafting fruit-driven wines.
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Wonderful Woodwork
Design-and-build experts produce fascinating custom furniture, from bourbon-tasting tables to yacht additions
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Start Chopping
From novices to foodies, The Local Epicurean entices interested chefs to experience its interactive cooking classes.
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Shoreline Surprises
For summertime thrills, indulge in a bevy of outdoor adventures throughout the state’s southwest region
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Gone Fishing
From musky to walleye, the “Sixth Great Lake” sparkles as a world-famous anglers’ playground.
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Top Nature Hikes
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Michigan’s water wonderland along these stellar trails
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One Fantastic Face-lift
Mackinac Island’s 120-year-old iconic resort, The Inn at Stonecliffe, showcases a luxurious $40-million renovation.
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Early-morning Peace
A kayaker focuses on the loon, one of Michigan’s most beloved birds
