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Lost In Michigan Vol. 1 is ON SALE

Posted on April 10, 2022 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Uncategorized .

Lost In Michigan Volume 1 is ON SALE at Amazon for $8.94  HERE I am not sure how long the sale will last since I have no control over what Amazon does but I thought I would let you know if you wanted to pick up a copy for yourself or a friend. Thank you

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Veterans Memorial Park of Northeast Michigan

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Memorials .

Veterans Memorial Park of Northeast Michigan, located at 4400 N. Skeel Avenue in Oscoda, MI, stands as a profound tribute to military veterans. Situated on approximately six acres of donated land near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base, the park was built entirely through generous donations and maintained by dedicated volunteers. Its central feature is

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Lost In Michigan’s Thumb

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Uncategorized .

I am thrilled to announce the release of my new book, “Lost In Michigan’s Thumb.” This book invites you to discover the fascinating history and unique places within Michigan’s Thumb region. Having traveled extensively throughout the Thumb, I have compiled a collection of noteworthy locations. From its agricultural communities to its coastal harbor towns, the

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The Soldier in Riggsville Cemetery

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Cemetery .

West of Mullet Lake lies the small town of Riggsville, of which not much remains, though it boasts a beautiful old cemetery. The tombstone of Stephen Williams caught my attention, an American flag standing proudly beside it. He lived from 1841 to 1925 and was a corporal in Company K, 22nd Michigan Infantry. Some soldiers

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Cooppersville Wild West Town

Posted on May 6, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Ghost towns .

Located near Lewiston, Michigan, Coopersville Wild West Town offers a quirky and unique experience, transporting visitors to a bygone era. This privately built, unofficial “town” is a passion project filled with rustic buildings, antiques, and memorabilia reminiscent of the Old West, particularly honoring the legendary John Wayne. Guests can wander through the various structures, offering

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A Neon Nostalgia Trip: Exploring Saginaw’s Historic Sign Park

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Parks .

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant glow of yesteryear at Saginaw’s unique Historic Sign Park! This isn’t your typical park with trees and benches; instead, it’s an open-air museum showcasing a dazzling collection of restored vintage neon signs that once illuminated the businesses of Saginaw. Located in Old Town Saginaw, behind

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Kenyon’s Resort: A Lakeside Hideaway with a Purple Past

Posted on April 17, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Historic Places .

Nestled on the shores of the picturesque Sage Lake in Lupton, Michigan, Kenyon’s Lakeside Resort boasts a history as captivating as its scenic views. For over 130 years, this family-owned establishment has welcomed guests, but its past holds a secret link to one of Detroit’s most notorious criminal organizations: the Purple Gang. During the Prohibition

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The Historic Douglas House and Fly Shop

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Historic Places .

Located beside the North Branch of the AuSable River, halfway between Grayling and Lewiston, lies the small town of Lovells. Just a fishing cast away from the riverbank stands a brown lodge accented with yellow trim, a historic landmark originally known as the Douglas House. Around 1898, Thomas E. Douglas, a key figure in the

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Royal Oak’s Oldest Home: A History Steeped in Time… and Maybe a Few Ghosts?

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Haunted Places, Houses .

  Royal Oak’s oldest standing home, the 178-year-old Orson Starr House, isn’t just a historical landmark with a Michitan State Historical Marker standing in front of it – The house is rumored to be one of Metro Detroit’s most haunted locations. Built in 1845 by early settlers Orson and Rhoda Starr, who initially ran a

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Kitch-iti-kipi

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Artesian Springs, upper peninsula .

Nestled within Palms Book State Park, Kitch-iti-kipi, an Ojibwe term translating to “big cold spring,” is Michigan’s largest natural freshwater spring. This spring, also referred to as the “Mirror of Heaven,” features a 40-foot-deep basin with an emerald green bottom. It consistently releases 10,000 gallons of 45 °F water per minute from underground limestone fissures.

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The Showplace of Northeastern Michigan

Posted on March 31, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Iconic Buildings .

The Temple Theatre, Saginaw’s “Showplace of Northeastern Michigan,” was rescued from demolition in 2002 by the Shaheen family, who restored its 1927 grandeur. Built after a fire destroyed the city’s previous concert hall, the Temple Theatre was a technological marvel, featuring fireproof construction, geothermal cooling, exceptional acoustics, and advanced stage rigging and lighting systems. It

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