The Village in the Knuckle of the Michigan Thumb
Originally Native American hunting grounds, this village has held on - and still does - with grim determination since the 1880s...
Michigan history
Brick House Jerky: Yeah, You've Seen It - but Have You Stopped?
We always pass by this place on our way north and promise to stop by on our way back...just how many types of jerky and meat sticks do they actually have?
The Ionia Shoe Tree: What's the Harm In It?
Is there a legend about this shoe tree, or is it just for fun? Here's the location of the Ionia County Shoe Tree...
Almost 200 Years Old! Tompkins Center, Jackson County
The little Jackson County village of Tompkins (Center) has impressively been hanging in there since 1832! Here's a brief backstory...
Photos of the Interlochen Bowl: 1920s-1979
The ghost town of Wylie sits within a stone's throw of the Interlochen Bowl, which is coming up on its 100th Anniversary in 2028...
During Prohibition, Michiganders Drank Bay City's 'Cer-Ola'
It was as close to real beer as we could get and not break the law during Prohibition. Made in Bay City, here's some background on the 'Cer-Ola' beverage...
Ola Corners in Gratiot County: Now Just Weeds and Grass
Originating in 1887 - and although we may drive by it all the time - this former village has nothing left to prove it was there. Here's a look at the location of Ola Corners north of St. Johns...
Vantown, Ingham County: Was It Once an Actual Town?
You may have heard the name before, but what do you actually know about it? Maybe this little bit of info will enlighten you...
Leoni in Jackson County Was a "Garden of Eden" in 1836
The village of Leoni once had its own college from 1845-1859; that left, followed by the post office years later, halting any future growth. Here are some details about Jackson County's Leoni...
Abandoned St. Johns Horse Auction Barn: Why Did it Close?
Someone out there knows why this closed, so let us know! Meantime, here's some info on the old horse auction barn north of St. Johns...