Pere Cheney started with a boom but soon fell to disease and, some say, a curse. Was it Diphtheria or could the demise of the town really been caused by a witch?
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The solitary silhouette of the Bay Furnace Ruins stands as a tribute to it’s short life. Overlooking Lake Superior, the kiln gives visitors a glimpse into it’s short,and fiery life.
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The Hillsdale County Fair is a loved family tradition that has been operating since 1851 and still going strong. With 40,000 plus visitors every year, the fair lives up to it’s tagline of “The Most Popular Fair On Earth”.
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Here’s something I’ll bet you didn’t know…the Michigan Renaissance Festival has been around since 1979…that’s 42 years! I had no idea. We have been going for about 22 years and I honestly thought it had only started around that time. Really, no idea. I love writing this blog because I learn so much stuff! Let’s
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The Au Train Falls are a hidden gem located south of the Au Train Lake and north of the Cleveland Cliffs Basin. Communing with nature here is a tranquil and family friendly way to spend a few hours away from the hustle and bustle of society and the usual tourist areas.
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Monumental, nostalgic, spectacular, breathtaking…all words to describe this landmark! Have you spent time at the Cut River Bridge? Come with me and we’ll take a look together! “The Million Dollar Bridge Over A Two-Bit Creek” That’s what local residents have to say about this bridge. I don’t know if the bridge originally cost a million
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The Allegan Antiques Market is a large antiques show held at the Allegan County Fairgrounds on the last Sunday of every month from April through September, rain or shine.
All The Best Finds Are At The Allegan Antiques Market Read More »
He sold 90 acres to the state for a whopping $10 and a deed that came with stipulations. The property would always be open to the public…and it still is
The Green Allurement of the Big Spring in Manistique Read More »
The Nichols Arboretum. I had never heard of it before last week. I don’t remember how I heard of it- TikTok, I think- but it caught my attention and I decided to make it my first “official” adventure for my new website. And finding out it was so close to me was an added bonus!
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