Stories

In Michigan, one fossil holds a special place – the Petoskey Stone. This fossilized coral

Michigan's agates, particularly those found along the shores of Lake Superior, are celebrated for their vibrant colors, intricate patterns,

In old growth forests in the Midwest, trilliums stand as ephemeral ambassadors of the wild. Their bright white petals and short-lived...

The Red-breasted Nuthatch is a small songbird found throughout much of North America. It is gray-blue on top with a white belly and...

hese remarkable trees have a penchant for cool, sloping lands with acidic soils, often choosing bottom lands and riverbanks in the northern

You've probably spotted these trees standing tall in those perfectly straight rows in Northern states. Turns out, they're lined up like that

Some people asked me this year why I don't have a Black Friday sale. Great question. I don't have holiday sales because I'm personally...

The Tamarack tree stands out as a unique gem in the state's landscape. Unlike most conifers, the Tamarack tree (Larix laricina) sheds its...

Michigan is home to three predominant species of aspen, each with its distinct characteristics. Aspens often hold their leaves later into...

Birch trees are found throughout Michigan but did you know there are multiple varieties? These birch trees not only play a vital role in...

Northern Michigan is a region renowned for its stunning natural beauty, and one of the most captivating displays of this beauty occurs...

I learned something really interesting at the art fairs this summer. People don't like the basic black frames I put the 5x7 original...

Hello and thank you for checking out my 2023 Art Show schedule. Below you can find the dates, locations and a little information about...

White Shoal Lighthouse is located in the middle of the Straits of Mackinac about 20 miles west of the Mackinac Bridge on a shoal covered...

In 1825, the original Fort Gratiot Light was built approximately where the Blue Water Bridge now stands at a cost of $5,762. That makes...

The northeast tip of Michigan’s Thumb is named Pointe aux Barques (French for Point of the Little Ships). This spot is a serious...

In 1873, Congress appropriated $10,000 for a lighthouse at Port Austin, Michigan. The original plan was to build a brick lighthouse on...

Trilliums are the most familiar and beloved of Michigan’s woodland wildflowers. They thrive in the rich, acidic soil of deciduous...

Morels are delicious and elusive mushrooms found in Michigan woods in the spring. Black morels show up first, followed by the “half...

Ramps (also known as wild leeks) are members of the allium family, which includes chives, garlic, leeks, scallions, and shallots. Ramps...