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The Towns That Once Were: Michigan’s Ghost Towns
Michigan ghost towns sit in almost every nook and cranny of our state. Locales such as Rattle Run, Quinn, Rawsonville, Singapore, Fayette, Nonesuch, Shelldrake, Old Victoria, and Central are found from the southeast part of the state to the far reaches of the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Idlewild, Michigan
The combination of oppression and a business deal laid the foundation for Idlewild, the most popular black resort in the Midwest from 1912 to 1964.
Books for Miles
In a modern world where bookstores are scarce and facing extinction, there remains a relic, of sorts, in Detroit that is worth an afternoon’s visit.
Sailing the Great Lakes
Today, these endeavors are evident in the burgeoning traffic of the Great Lakes shipping industry, while the historical sacrifices are exemplified by thousands of wrecks below.
Cut Your Own Blooms
Found across Michigan, U-pick flower farms are a growing industry that allows customers to hand-pick their ideal custom bouquet. U-pick’s appeal is not only in the variety and quantity of flowers that are available, it’s also attractive to those who love flowers but don’t have the garden space, know-how, or time to grow their own.
Dining with History
Today, a few of these taverns still exist, serving food and drink in the same spirit they did a century ago. Trains, cars, and improved roads opened travel to more people and new restaurants quickly followed. There are many Michigan restaurants well-rooted in the past and worth the drive; here’s a sampling to get started on a historic restaurant tour around the state.
Michigan Destination Weddings
The lure of beautiful lakefronts, islands, orchards, and urban rooftops has many couples dreaming of their ideal wedding location. Often, that site isn’t around the corner or down the street and requires travel to a beautiful locale outside their area.
Stay and Play in Costa Rica
This was my first time in Costa Rica, but I hope it won’t be my last. Pura Vida!
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