“That historical sign says, ‘Ice Cream Sundae.’ ” I noticed as Chuck and I drove through Two Rivers, Wisconsin. “Birthplace of the Ice Cream Sundae” banners had flanked the streets. Curious minds had wanted to learn all about this “Ice Cream Sundae” situation. So, we spun the Jeep around to […]
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Chirps of birds had threaded through the branches early one June morning as we strolled along the path at Palms Book Park near Manistique. The buzzing insects had answered the bird calls as Chuck and I stepped quietly, clad in our bug shirts. Suddenly the glassy water of Michigan’s largest […]
I’d like to introduce you to Bob and Karen Wiltse, a most dynamic pair! They call themselves, “Serial Entrepreneurs.” Over the past decades this visionary couple has creatively carved their own life path through innovation and hard work. Bob and Karen had invited us to stay at their off-the-grid, lighthouse […]
At the very tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, where Michigan juts into Lake Superior, sits a quiet secret of history. Between 1964 and 1971 NASA had launched missiles from this remote spot. Join us as we investigate this curious site. Chuck and I had rumbled down a dirt roadway for […]
Happy 150th Birthday, Spectacle Reef Light Station! This crib light station, the first of it’s kind, has been known as “the most spectacular engineering achievement” in lighthouse construction. This 1870’s model had set the standard for crib lights and had been featured at the 1893 World’s Fair in Chicago. Spectacle […]
“What a shame. No victory.” Vietnam veteran, Ron Hayward, had shared with WOODTV8 reporter, Amber Krycka, as they stood next to the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C. Seventy-five mid Michigan soldiers, including three women, had been invited to attend an Honor Flight. These veterans were able to pay their respects […]
The Grand River, Michigan’s longest waterway, stretches 262 miles from Jackson to Lake Michigan. This road of water has been the lifeline of commerce and transportation for over 10,000 years. Come along with us from Jenison to Grand Haven as we explore this entrancing river, the river boats and the […]
Have you ever wanted to explore like Indiana Jones? On our recent trip to Belize, Chuck and I had the opportunity to climb and swim through the “Actun Tunichil Muknal” sacrificial Maya cave. National Geographic has ranked this site as one of the ten most sacred caves in the world. […]
What? The border between Michigan and Indiana is still unsettled? How can this be? Join Chuck and I as we investigate this mysterious lack of demarcation. What’s life like living along this border? Why hasn’t this border been officially surveyed since 1827? How has surveyor, Jack Owens, built a legacy? […]
“Pere Marquette” names a river, a city, a railroad, several parks, a university and two high schools. Who was Pere Jacques Marquette and why are there so many places named for him? Why have some of his bones recently been relocated? Join Chuck and I as we investigate this fascinating […]