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ROADSIDE MICHIGAN: The Bay Furnace Ruins
Visit an old 1870's pig iron smelting furnace, the only remains of a town long-gone. CLICK IN for location and photos!
MICHIGAN SHOE TREE, On M-32 in Atlanta
Here's another shoe tree for y'all, up in Montmorency County. It's a good'un and is also referred to as a 'Boot Tree'. CLICK IN for photos and where you can drive by!
It's Motown Records' 60th Anniversary!
Motown Records celebrates its 60th anniversary this year! CLICK IN for a brief history and photo gallery!
MICHIGAN ROADTRIP: The Marblehead Steps of Drummond Island
The Marblehead Steps on Drummond Island is a cool place to visit, even if you don't have four-wheel drive. CLICK IN to see some 4-wheelin' and awesome northern Michigan scenery!
HAUNTED MICHIGAN: The Ghost of the Lilac Room
Several hotel guests have witnessed this specter that glides through their room...CLICK IN for details and where YOU can visit!
The Old Deserted House on 127 Near Ithaca
Many of us see this old abandoned house as we head north. I always wonder about it every time I pass by. CLICK IN for photos and find out who owned it in 1889!
ABANDONED MICHIGAN: Old Miner's Neighborhood in Negaunee
The foundations and stairsteps are what's left of old miner's homes in Negaunee. CLICK IN to see photos of these and the U.P.'s first (1847) iron ore mine!
Take a U.P. Roadtrip Through This Michigan Mining Area
This would make a great excursion next time you travel the U.P...... CLICK IN for the names of these old mining towns!
Michigan's Most Popular Rest Stop - We've "Gone" Here For Decades
Who of us haven't stopped here? If you've ever driven north, then you have. CLICK IN for a little more info on Michigan's favorite place to "go"!
ABANDONED MICHIGAN: The Keweenaw Rocket Range
At the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula lies an old rocket range, abandoned since 1971. CLICK IN for photos and where to visit...if you're the adventurous type!
MICHIGAN LEGEND: The Snake Goddess of Belle Isle
The legend of Belle Isle's Snake Goddess has been handed down through the past few centuries. CLICK IN to read the tale...then visit Belle Isle and possibly see for yourself!
The Secluded, Isolated Michigan Ghost Town of Vermilion
Seeking out this obscure, isolated Michigan ghost town would be worth the effort! CLICK IN for photos and location!
HISTORIC MICHIGAN: The One-Room Schoolhouses of Huron County
Michigan's Thumb has plenty of historic old one-room schoolhouses. CLICK IN to see the ones still standing in Huron County!
Fifty Types of Pop You May Not Have Had Since You Were a Kid
When we were kids, we'd walk or ride our bikes down to the store to get a bottle of pop. At what local store did you get yours? Betcha you haven't had most of these pops since... CLICK IN to see a list of 50 soda pops, many of which aren't around any more!
MICHIGAN SHADOW TOWN: Sauble, in Lake County
You'd never know there was a town here if you drove through. CLICK IN to see where you can visit this former Michigan lumber town!
HAUNTED MICHIGAN: The Red Dwarf of Detroit
As creepy as this demon is, Detroiters are reveling in the legend! CLICK IN to read the tale of Nain Rouge...Detroit's "Red Dwarf".
JACKSON HISTORY: The Family Theater, 1913-1963
Jackson's old Family Theater is still asked about, after being out of business since 1963. CLICK IN for some info on this old movie house that was once a livery stable!
No More Tastee-Freez Ice Cream Stands Left in Michigan
Where did all the Tastee-Freez ice cream stands go? There's not one left in Michigan! CLICK IN for more info...
Michigan's Local Kid Shows, 1950's - 1970's
Remember "Al E. Khatt & The Mayor"? "Tam's Fun Time"? "Captain Woody"? "Channel 3 Clubhouse"? Michigan had it's fair share of locally-produced kid shows over the decades. CLICK IN to see a list and some old video clips!
The Oldest Still-Operating Campground in Michigan
This campground has been around since 1913 and is STILL operating! CLICK IN to see where you can visit and camp!