Milo, Morazan, Manitou

If you love the Great Lakes and aren’t yet following the exploits of Milo’s owner, Great Lakes shipwreck explorer Chris Roxburgh, then today is your lucky day!!
Golden Rule off Diamond Head captain Katie Thompson

Ditch the (swimmers) Itch

These ducks may look pretty punk & cool, but they are the main culprit in the spread of swimmers itch!!

Petoskey is more than a stone

As a lot of you head to the beaches seeking Michigan's state stone, I thought it was an excellent time to re-share this essay.
Rainbows Over Lake Michigan by James Eye View Photography

Double Rainbows over Lake Michigan

James got some great shots of a double rainbow at sunrise over Lake Michigan in Empire yesterday morning.
Bruce & Debbie Simpson Good Harbor Winery 1995

History of the Leland Wine Festival

While we'd usually be reminding you about the annual Leland Wine & Food Festival coming up this weekend, Michigan's most venerable wine celebration was canceled this year due to a boater complaint.
at Bardenhagen Berries Farm

Strawberries just around the corner!

They are thinking strawberry season could begin around the weekend of June 7-9th!

Mishe Mackinac!

Manitou Island Transit shared this photo of the Mishe Mokwa passing under the mighty Mackinac Bridge the other day! 
Cast of the Edmonia opera at Interlochen Center for the Arts

Interlochen to premier opera based on Black Native sculptor Edmonia Lewis

The world premier of Edmonia, the story of 19th-century Black and Ojibwe sculptor Edmonia Lewis features students & even a Hamilton actor!
Into the Light by Mark Smith

Out of the Winter, Into the Light

Mark shared this last week saying that driving the back roads is his favorite thing to do.
Star Gazers at Sleeping Bear Dune Climb Star Party

Sleeping Bear Dunes Star Party this Saturday!

Join park rangers and astronomers from the Grand Traverse Astronomical Society at the Dune Climb parking lot for Star Parties. Click for schedule!
Golden Rule off Diamond Head captain Katie Thompson

Golden Rule bringing message of peace to Traverse City

The historic peace boat Golden Rule is visiting our area today. Although they had planned to come to Traverse City today, circumstances are forcing them to remain in Northport.
Golden Rule off Diamond Head captain Katie Thompson

Golden Rule Peace Boat coming to Grand Traverse Bay

The Ticker's Beth Milligan shares the story of the the Golden Rule and its August 22-23 visit to Traverse City.