The Wreck of the “Christmas Tree Ship”, Lake Michigan, 1912
The 'Christmas Tree Ship' sunk in 1912 and wasn't discovered until 1971, at the bottom of Lake Michigan. Click in for info and photos of the wreck!
Michigan history
The Mostly-Ghost Town of Peacock, Michigan
It's mostly a ghost town, with a few residents left. This is a VERY cool place to drive-thru on a roadtrip. CLICK IN for some then-and-now photos!
Did a Michigan Village Called "Bird" Really Exist?
A community called 'Bird' shows up on old maps but did it actually exist? Click in for location and some sketchy details...
On 45th Anniversary, Learning From The Edmund Fitzgerald Tragedy
For most of us, the song has been around for virtually our entire lifetime, and every November 10th, we add a year to the anniversary. This year, it's 45. And it is the song from where most of us know the story of the doomed freighter, the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Where Was Michigan's First Drive-In Theater?
Michigan's very first drive-in theater opened in 1938. Click in for photos, old ads, and location!
Michigan's Drive-in Theater Experience
Click in to see some old Michigan Drive-in Theaters, memorabilia, and ads!
Dansville Was Almost the Capitol of Michigan
In the mid-1800s, Dansville was on its way to become our Capitol. What happened? Click in and find out...
The Michigan Pasty and Some Shops That Sell Them
Love those pasties...click in to see a gallery of shops that sell 'em...
Where Was Michigan's Very First 'Rest Stop'?
We use 'em every time we travel but where was Michigan's first rest stop? CLICK IN and find out!
Michigan's Old Roadside Stops
One of the pleasures of taking roadtrips is finding the little roadside stops. CLICK IN to see 150 Michigan roadside stops going back over 100 years!