There are times when words elude me and it’s difficult to express my thanks and appreciation for the people who so valiantly served in protecting our freedom. I guess in this instance I will let my photo speak for itself. The Great Lakes National Cemetery is a few miles north of Holly and borders Fagan Lake on a
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
I saw this old house hiding in the woods near Mayville. I wonder what its story is. It’s amazing what you see wandering the back roads. P.S. I don’t trespass, I just take pics from the side of the road. I hope you will subscribe to email updates since facebook prioritizes your friends a family
The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island is one of Michigan most Iconic and historic locations, but do you know the amazing story of how a young desk clerk became the owner of one of the most famous hotels in the world. W. Stewart Woodfill began working at the Grand Hotel in 1919 as a desk
If you are looking for someplace different to visit that few people know about you need to stop by the old western town of Coopersville. You won’t find it on a map of Michigan since it’s not an official town. It was built by Spike Cooper who is a big fan of westerns and John Wayne.
The grand old home about a block south of downtown Mason is known as the Jewett Home. In the 1930’s the Jewett family converted it into a funeral home and operated it until the 1990s. I was told that it was not uncommon for early funeral parlors to be in a house where the family
I was leaving South Haven, headed to Holland, and I passed this beautiful stone building. I thought to myself, that’s a beautiful but strange looking church. I circled back around and to take a photo and then I saw the historical marker on the side. I found out it wasn’t a church after all, but a
I was traveling through the little town of Thornville south of Lapeer and this old wooden church caught my eye. According to the history posted on their website HERE Benjamin Thorne, whom the town is named after, sold them the property for a nickel in 1849. LAST CHANCE to order Lost In Michigan books while they are ON
I will be at the Burt Opera House on April 26th at 7:00pm giving a presentation sharing some of my stories from southern Saginaw County and also from my travels around the state. The event is hosted by the Taymouth Township Historical Society and if you are wondering Burt is about 5 miles west of
I was traveling around the east side of the state and I came across this little old farmhouse somewhere between Twining and Au Gres. I gave a presentation to Mrs. Bayn’s photography classes at Tawas High School and I took the long way home to see what I could find. I saw this old house
