Canoe/Kayak Across Michigan on This Old Native American Waterway
Used by Native Americans centuries ago, you can boat across Michigan using this inlet waterway. CLICK IN for location and route!
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MICHIGAN SHADOW TOWN: Parks, in Newaygo County
The village of Parks got started in the late 1800s but failed to grow. By 1912, it was over. CLICK IN for details and location!
The Remains of an Abandoned Silver Mine Lie Under Lake Superior
The remains of a silver mine, abandoned since the late 1800s, still lie under Lake Superior. CLICK IN for photos and details!
The Fire That Devastated Metz, Michigan, 1908
CLICK IN to read about one of Michigan's tragedies that almost destroyed an entire town...
Michigan's Oldest, Still-Operating Restaurant
This landmark Michigan eatery will be 190 years old next year...and still operating! CLICK IN for details!
This Year Marks 100 Years of Schuler's Restaurant, Marshall
2020 marks the 100th anniversary of Schuler's Restaurant in Marshall...CLICK IN for some history and old photos!
The Field Stone Lighthouse at Scidmore Park
This curious little Michigan lighthouse must have some kind of history, but what is it? CLICK IN for the location...
An 1800s Graveyard and the Stolen Headstone of Baby James
This old 1800s graveyard found in the woods has an extra tale. CLICK IN for the story and some photos!
MICHIGAN HISTORY: The 1899 Mining Town of Painesdale
An old copper mine, old miner's homes, churches and school are what's left. No businesses remain, but it's a very cool place to visit. CLICK IN for then-and-now pictures and info!
Gold Found While Panning at Lake Superior
Yup, real gold has been found on the coastlines of Lake Superior. CLICK IN for photos...