The Unusual Story Behind Michigan’s Lost Peninsula
Michigan is a state known for its peninsulas, but there is one so far under the average person’s radar, its name even says so: The Lost Peninsula. This peculiar piece
Stefanie Caloia
Stefanie lives with her family in Southeast Michigan. By day, she works in archives and by night, she writes. Her interests include travel, history, art, magic, and anything else that sparks her curiosity and wonder. She is on Instagram @wonderwanderwilder.
Discover the Natural Beauty of Proud Lake State Recreation Area
As much as I love nature and the outdoors, I am, by my own nature, indoorsy. I never established a habit of going on walks every day, hiking every weekend,
Take an Enchanting Michigan Day Trip To the “Magic Capital of the World”
If you’ve spent most of your life in Michigan, you might think you know all the cool facts. But then one day, your kid comes home with a new magic
Experience the Art of Authentic Bavarian Blacksmithing in Frankenmuth
My family’s annual Frankenmuth day trip has a new stop: the Bavarian Blacksmith Experience. My mom, my aunt and, when she was alive, my grandma always had strong opinions on
Detroit’s Michigan Central Station Gets a Glow Up
The recent chatter around town is all about Michigan Central Station: the most iconic symbol of Detroit’s decline is now emblematic of its #NotAComeback. I watched it deteriorate over the
Bookstock Spreads the Love for Books and Literacy in Michigan
“You can get any book you want online,” said Roz Blanck, co-founder of Bookstock. “You know what you want, go online, get it.” But getting books at Bookstock, according to
One of my most vivid Michigan childhood memories is of an escalator.
One of my most vivid childhood memories is of an escalator. While I say “vivid,” few details survive in my mind. Most of what I can remember about that mid-1990s
Music Fans, For $15 You Can Take an Exclusive Tour of Third Man Records in Detroit
On a recent afternoon, I found myself contemplating the number three as two friends and I took a tour of Third Man Records. We joined a group for one of
With the New Promenade, the Detroit Riverwalk Now Extends 3.5 Uninterrupted Miles
The moment was 20 years in the making. The mayor of Detroit was there, scissors in hand. A former mayor, too. Leaders of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy along with major
The Detroit Institute of Arts: 6 Reasons You Need to Visit
Recognized nationally and beyond as a jewel, the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) is no well-kept secret. If you’re visiting from out of town, it is a must-see. If you
SkyBridge Wants to Be Michigan’s Second Bridge
Of course SkyBridge is not trying to surpass the Mackinac Bridge – who would dare? But it is up against some stiff competition for spot number two. The Ambassador. The