michigan history

Up near the old Adventure Mine is this mine tunnel that's been left deserted for over 100 years. Here's a quick look..

Only 3 winter tornadoes have ever been recorded in Michigan history, touching down in Kalamazoo and Wayne Counties.

It's Number Two in height, replaced in 1982 by Mount Arvon. Here's where you can visit this remote spot in Baraga County...

AutoWorld had promise but only lasted seven short years. Here are some brief details...

Originally known as the Hoatson House, the historic Laurium Manor Inn in Michigan's Upper Peninsula is no longer for sale.

Sitting in a little four-acre park is this small mound --- small, but still the highest point in Kent County. Have a look..

Flint's water problems are legendary and they're still looking for definite solutions. Here are photos inside the old water plant that was built in 1917...

The idea came from a leaky milk truck.

For over 100 years, we've been enjoying these meats: especially the franks used for coneys! Here are some brief details on Koegel meats...

A one-room school remains in one, the other isn't listed on any old maps or atlases. Here's some scant info and photos...

The outside was impressive - but it's what's inside that counted. Here's a look inside the old sanitarium from 1876-1940...

Michigan's longest swamp? It may not be the one you think it is. Here's the answer...