What Was the First Major Motion Picture Filmed in Michigan?
No, it wasn't "Anatomy of a Murder" as some believe. Here is the correct answer...
Michigan history
Another Michigan Ghost Town: Bolton, 1860-1955
Once it had ten or more businesses, now nothing is left except two old structures. Here's a look at the ghost town of Bolton in Alpena County...
A Man Buried in This Mound Since 1850: Shiawassee County
Since 1850, this settler has been buried in this open field under a small tree, remaining undisturbed all these years. Here's the location...
Michigan’s Rainforest Cafe Is A Relic From A Different Time
Rainforest Cafe has faded across the country, but the Auburn Hills location is still drawing families looking for storms, shooting stars, and safari vibes.
Is This Really Michigan's Smallest Town? Turner, in Arenac County
Turner began in the 1870s and was once an industrious little town...now there is little left. Here's a brief history and some photos...
Sugar Island Almost Became The United Nations Headquarters
Imagine if Sugar Island had hosted world leaders instead of New York—a slice of history that nearly changed everything.
Who Was the First Michigander to Have a #1 Hit Record?
Not only was this the first #1 hit by someone from Michigan, but the song also kicked off a cultural revolution. Check the details...
Are Gold Coins Still Buried Under a Tree in This Ghost Town?
Buried gold coins, vigilantes, saloon fights, brothels, and a couple of ghost towns with an infamous backstory: it's all here.
The Largest Log Cabin in the World is in Michigan
It's also been called the most expensive residence in Michigan...