Spring Thaw in the UP
There are two sure signs of spring in the UP.
Kathy Wenzel2019-06-20T16:21:21-04:00Categories: Lifestyle|Tags: Candie Conat, Michigan, snowmelt, spring in the UP, UP, Upper Peninsula|
Building a Family Tree
Genealogy and building family trees can be both challenging and frustrating, but it’s a way to grow closer to your roots and document them for future generations. That may be rewarding enough.
How Clean is Clean?
Natural cleaning products are coming around again, and you’ll find most of them sitting in your pantry.
Just Let Go! Indoor Rock Climbing
My first indoor rock climbing experience was at an indoor climbing gym called Planet Rock in Madison Heights, and involved me being absolutely terrified, dangling by one hand from the wall, four feet off the ground while my husband screamed, “Just let go!”
Spring Birding Essentials
Birding is an activity for all ages - proper clothing for the weather, and a means to identify and document observations are all that’s necessary to get started.
Bee-ginning Beekeeping
While honey may be a beekeeper’s sweetest reward, the hardworking honey bee, Apis mellifera, is fascinating to observe, and it’s the only insect on the planet that produces food for humans.
Take Them to the Park…The Dog Park That Is!
WRITER | MIKAYLA BALK PHOTO | PAM STANLEY OF SHAGGY PINES DOG PARK With
Lines, Circles, and Wheels, Oh My! Synchronized Skating – A Feast for the Eyes!
Figure skating is one of America’s favorite sports, and the categories of singles, pairs, and ice dancing have been televised for decades. But there’s a lesser-known form called synchronized skating, and the public has a rare opportunity to watch it live as two Michigan cities host major competitions this winter.
Glide Like the Wind: Iceboat Sailing
Iceboat sailing, also known as ice yacht sailing, has been a popular winter pastime for many who relish the feel of the wind taking hold of their sails and propelling them across the frozen surface of a lake at breakneck speeds.
Envision a New Ada
Nestled along the Grand River in West Michigan, in a quiet corner east of Grand Rapids, lies a little town with a big future.