Where Was Michigan's Very First 'Rest Stop'?
We use 'em every time we travel but where was Michigan's first rest stop? CLICK IN and find out!
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Michigan's Old Roadside Stops
One of the pleasures of taking roadtrips is finding the little roadside stops. CLICK IN to see 150 Michigan roadside stops going back over 100 years!
Remains of an Old Lumber Camp (and a Creepy Motel in the Woods)
Old crumbling lumber camp buildings and a deserted motel in the woods are waiting for you. CLICK IN for details, photos, and location...
The 1830s Town of Hickory Corners, Michigan
Visiting Hickory Corners is like going back in time. CLICK IN for photos and see what I mean...
Gallery of Old Michigan Radio Stations
Many old radio stations looked so simplistic and appealing. Lots of them were just shacks in the countryside. CLICK IN for 22 old Michigan stations, some going back almost 100 years!
Ollie Fretter: Iconic Michigan TV Pitchman
Anyone growing up in the 70s remembers Ollie's commercials. CLICK IN for some info!
Photo Gallery of 25 Old Michigan Drive-in Restaurants
In Michigan, there was almost no better teenage pastime than cruisin' and hangin' out at a local drive-in restaurant. CLICK IN to see a photo gallery of 25 Michigan drive-ins!
Jackson Motor Speedway: 1948-1973
One of mid-Michigan's favorite racetracks still exists in the woods, overgrown with brush, weeds, and trees. CLICK IN for some then-and-now photos!
Why Lake Michigan is Called the 'Deadliest' of the Great Lakes
Of all five Great Lakes, Lake Michigan has been named the "deadliest" of them all. CLICK IN for details...
The 1870 Village of Loomis in Isabella County
Loomis was once a prosperous lumber town...until the timber ran out. CLICK IN for some info and photos!