The Tiny Michigan Town of Alamo: Was it Named After “the” Alamo?
No stores, restaurants, or gas stations in this Kalamazoo County village...but still an interesting slice of Michigania. Click in for photos and info!
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This Was Designated Michigan’s First Scenic Highway in 1940
Nothin' like takin' a Michigan roadtrip...especially on Michigan's first designated Scenic Route! Click in for the route and points of interest!
The Lost Michigan Lumber Village of Nogi near St Ignace
There seems to be NOTHING left of this village...background is difficult to find. CLICK IN for the info & photos I could scrape up...
Remembering Michigan’s Roadside Eateries 1900-1950 Including a Hot Dog Wagon in Dearborn
Part of the fun of a Michigan Roadtrip is stopping at the roadside diners, cafe's, and food stands. Click in to see a gallery of some of these great old Michigan eateries from 1900-1950!
Remembering the 1967 Love-In at Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan
The Detroit Love-In kicked off the 1967 'Summer Of Love' and even The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper" album. Click in for info and many photos!
Michigan Pool Halls, 1800s-1960s
Pool halls were once the place to go for gettin' out with the boys...and gettin' away from the wives. Take a look at these century-old Michigan pool halls!
Did the Tigers Win the ’68 World Series – Thru a Ouija Board?
Former Detroit Tigers owner used a Ouija Board to make decisions...and it's rumored he was cryogenically frozen and placed in an obelisk. Click in and take a look at this!
The Michigan Childhood Home of Tom Selleck
Tom Selleck, still making films, born in Michigan! CLICK IN and see the house where he spent his first years!
The Semi-Ghost Town of Gould City, 1886-2000s
Another great old Michigan lumber town to visit is Gould City, in Mackinaw County. CLICK IN for some "then-and-now" photos!
The Michigan Ghost Town and Abandoned Mine of Nonesuch
The town is completely gone, and the old mine still sits crumbling as time goes on. CLICK IN to see then-and-now photos of Nonesuch!