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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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Patriotic Rockman

Posted on June 18, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in upper peninsula .

I saw this patriotic red white and blue rockman on Sugar Island. Strangly, it is not the first rockman I have seen on my travels. There is an orange on in the woods northwest of Grayling near the remains of the old sawmill town of Deward. I like seeing these unique roadside artworks. They break

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The Swinging Bridge in the Thumb

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Bridges, Thumb .

While the Mackinac Bridge rightfully claims the title of Michigan’s longest suspension bridge for vehicular traffic, a lesser-known but equally significant structure holds the record for the state’s longest foot suspension bridge: the charming crossing in Croswell. Situated in the base of the Thumb, approximately thirty miles north of Port Huron, the town of Croswell

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Kalkaska’s Concrete Flag

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Memorials .

Located along M-72 west of Kalkaska, this concrete flag stand marks the entrance to Patriot Park Veterans Memorial. Clearwater Township owns the 80-acre property, which offers stunning views of Grand Traverse Bay. While efforts are underway to transform it into a full-fledged veterans memorial, it currently features a serene trail through the woods leading to

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The Old Mission Log Church

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Churches .

The Old Mission Log Church, located on Michigan’s Old Mission Peninsula, is a significant historical landmark that tells a compelling story of early missionary efforts and community development in the Grand Traverse region. While the current structure is a replica built in 1939 to commemorate the centennial of Reverend Peter Dougherty’s Presbyterian mission, it stands

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Grindstone City Trading Company

Posted on June 6, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Iconic Buildings, Thumb .

This old building stands in Grindstone City at the tip of the Thumb. It was the Grindstone City Trading Company and it was the last company to own and operate the grindstone quarries and company store that were once the centerpiece of a thriving grindstone industry. The industry began in 1834 when Captain Aaron Peer

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Sugar Island’s Concrete Building

Posted on June 4, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Forgotten Places, people, upper peninsula .

This old, abandoned concrete building stands near the shoreline on Sugar Island, east of Sault Ste. Marie. It held items of immense value—not gold or jewels, but books and manuscripts. It was the library for Chase Osborn. He was Michigan’s 27th Governor and the only one from the Upper Peninsula. He built an estate on

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Old Mission General Store

Posted on June 2, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in General Store .

Perched on the northern tip of Old Mission Peninsula north of Traverse City, you’ll find The Old Mission General Store, one of Michigan’s most enduring historical landmarks. Established in the mid-1800s, this general store has been a vital part of the local community for generations. While it once served as a crucial hub for agricultural

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The Blue Man of Elkton

Posted on May 29, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in people, Thumb .

In early 1958, motorists around Elkton in Michigan’s Thumb region began reporting sightings of a “little blue man.” This glowing figure, described as looking like a spaceman, would mysteriously appear on rural roads and then vanish just as suddenly, leaving startled drivers with no trace of him. As time went on, the sightings grew more

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The Old Hotel in Kalkaska

Posted on May 27, 2025 by Mike Sonnenberg Posted in Forgotten Places, Haunted Places .

The Sieting Hotel, located in downtown Kalkaska, first opened its doors on Thanksgiving Day in 1912. Like many historic buildings, it has a past steeped in tragedy and is rumored to be haunted. It’s believed that the spirit of a man who died in one of the rooms in 1920 still lingers there. Guests and

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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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