This amazing white house, with massive columns on its front porch, stands near downtown Chesaning. This once-opulent house, which was formerly a popular upscale restaurant, now sits empty, waiting for someone to come along and give it a purpose once again. It was built in 1907-1908 by George M. Nason (1859-1929), a prominent figure whose
About a mile north of Alanson along US-31 is a natural spring that flows all year long. It has wonderful tasting water and plenty of flow to fill up a jug or water bottle. Please note that it sits on private property and in front of someone’s home. It is open to the public as
Nestled close to the Bowers Harbor boat launch on Old Mission Peninsula, there exists a delightful pavilion that feels as if it belongs in a scenic park. This structure, which is over a century old and was constructed in 1920, holds great significance in the history of Traverse City. Initially, it functioned as the Cherry
Kalkaska, Michigan, is home to the impressive National Trout Memorial, a prominent statue often referred to as “The Big Fish” or the “Fisherman’s Shrine.” This iconic landmark, dedicated in 1966, features a large brook trout, Michigan’s official state fish, measuring approximately 17 to 18 feet in length. The statue is typically set within a fountain,
This old church stands on a farm along a dirt road near Deckerville. The town owes its name to Charles Decker, who established his lumber business in 1870. His construction of a sawmill and gristmill helped draw people to the area, leading to Deckerville’s incorporation as a village in 1893. Charles’s son, Martin Decker, served
As you travel along I-75 near Standish, keep an eye out for Mile Marker 199. Beside it stands a solitary evergreen tree, adorned with various decorations and an American Flag. This isn’t just any tree; it’s a poignant memorial, marking the site of a devastating accident that occurred two decades ago and serving as a
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
Argyle Township is located between Cass City and the Lake Huron shoreline. On a dirt road among the trees is an old cemetery that goes by several different names: Hillside, Cole, and Wheatland. In the middle of the old cemetery is a large marker memorializing some of its inhabitants and the first people to be
South of Wolverine, a delightful and curious sight awaits visitors: a tiny village of whimsical, Dr. Seuss-esque houses. These funnily shaped shacks are nestled in a yard on a side road just off old US-27, specifically at the end of W. Allen Creek Road. While their purpose remains a mystery, they are an absolute joy
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
