I saw this old shack on M-32 west of Atlanta close to where the town of Big Rock used to stand. The town was named after a boulder that is mostly buried in the ground. The town is gone but the rock is still there. A historical marker stands at the location to mark the spot where the town once stood. It reads:

Natural features have often played a role in the naming of communities. One such settlement was Big Rock. Named after a massive boulder, this hamlet was located at the crossroads of present-day M-32 and Thornton Road. Seth Gillet became the first postmaster in 1882. By 1902 a general store owned by Briley Township pioneer William Remington housed the post office. At that time a church and school, a grange hall, a sawmill, and a blacksmith shop were also located in Big Rock. The post office closed in 1920.

Lost In Michigan books are back in stock and ON SALE this weekend, you can order your copy HERE

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It’s going on my 5th year of doing Lost In Michigan. I would have never guessed where this journey would take me. It’s been lots of fun and I am so thankful you have been along for the adventure. The best part about doing this website is all the support and people I have met. I can’t say thank you enough for all your help and kindness. I am still not really sure what I am doing but I am doing it anyway.

Here is a link to MY FIRST POST I like to think I am getting better at my writing and posting from when I first started maybe after another 20 years I will start getting good at what I do.

I hope you will continue to follow me around the state I love to get lost in.

Mike Sonnenberg

P.S. one thing that has changed over the years is Facebook. They don’t show my posts like they used to so if you want to make sure to see what I post to be sure to subscribe to email updates so you know when there is a new post.

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If you have ever entered onto southbound I-75 at the 202 exit you have probably seen the guardrail covered in stickers. The 202 exit is where M-33 meets up with I-75 near Alger. I am not sure what the story is with the guardrail or who stuck the first sticker on it but its been accumulating the sticky decals for years. I don’t know if the road commision is leaving the sticker intentionally but I get a kick out of seeing all the different decals on it and it’s like a continually changing work of art.

Where ever you are heading to in Michigan drive safe a courteous.

I hope you will subscribe to email updates since facebook prioritizes your friends and family. They will not show you many of my posts, I  promise I won’t email you a bunch of junk email, it’s only to notify you of a new post which will be two or three times a week.

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Lost In Michigan books are ON SALE until Monday, April 15th.  I have a limited supply in stock so if you want one before they are gone now is a great time to get one. you can order your book from my website HERE

They are also available on Amazon HERE

Thank you so much to everyone for your support of Lost In Michigan. I have received several wonderful comments on my book. I have also been asked when the next one will be available. I am working on it now and hopefully I will have it finished in time for publishing sometime this summer.

Lost In Michigan Books are ON SALE this weekend until January 29th or until supplies run out. I have some in stock but they sell quickly so order yours before they are gone.

you can order books from my website HERE 

Thank You to everyone who has purchased a book your support really means a lot to me. I have had many people tell me how much they have enjoyed reading my book and that they are looking forward to visiting some of the places.

I will be at Charlin’s Book Nook on Saturday, December 23rd in Frankenmuth at the River Place Shops selling and signing copies of my Lost In Michigan book from 10am-2pm. I hope you will stop by and see me especially if you’re in Frankenmuth. I can’t think of a better city in Michigan to visit at Christmas time.

If you have never been to the River Place Shops here is a link to their website and a list of shops http://frankenmuthriverplace.com/store-directory-2/#sectiond

if you can’t make it to Charlin’s Book Nook you can order books from my website HERE or from Amazon HERE

I am fortunate to be able to drive around anywhere I want to go and create photographs of public places. I have never been detained or questioned. If I lived in a country like China or Russia with a repressive that controls what its citizens do that I would probably not be able to post the things I have. It because of the men and women who proudly took an oath to defend the constitutions and the rights granted to the citizens of the United States of America that give us the freedom to pursue our happiness.  I have always been a civilian and could never fully understand the sacrifices they have made in protecting my freedom.  All I can say is Thank You.

P.S.  In the photo is my Father standing on the beach in Vietnam when he served in the army. He now a proud member of the VFW and it was sad when he told me that he has had several people ask him what VFW stands for. I know what it stands for, and I can’t thank and honor them enough for all they have done.

It’s finally here, I have been working on my book for almost a year and now you can get a copy for yourself. There are detailed addresses for every location and fascinating and informative stories that you will enjoy reading.  This is the perfect book to keep in your car when you’re out exploring the Mitten State.

You can order a paperback or ebook from Amazon HERE or you can order from my website HERE

Thank you to everyone for your support, you’re kindness really means a lot to me.

Mike