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Nathan Helminiak, Matt Feagins and Adam Eckerson pass the time at Backstage Hobbies of Manistee with sci-fi board game Galaxy Trucker. Courtesy photo.

The Golden Age of Hobbies

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The life of a milkweed pod. Photo by Jennifer Devine.

Got milkweed? Yes, in Michigan

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Image for Acclaimed coach returns to his roots is of Northwestern University defensive coordinator Mike Hankwitz looking on from the sidelines during a game last year. Hankwitz retired after the 2020 regular season with 400 victories as an assistant coach for 11 teams. Photo courtesy of Northwestern University.

Acclaimed coach returns to his roots

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Hankwitz with his fellow enthusiasts at the former Manistee & Northeastern RR Riverview depot located just east of Grayling. It is now owned by the Riverview Rod & Gun Club. Seated (from L): Jerry McGowan, Sonny Miller and Mike Hankwitz. The team sometimes scours the countryside to find old railroad grades and routes, which are overgrown and forgotten. Courtesy photo.

From the gridiron to iron rails

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Lynsey Cook (left) and Natalie O’Connell flying free on the beach. Photo by Joe Gall Photography

Pilot season to begin for shoreline horseback riding

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Elana Warsen waters her compost material at Michigan Worm Works. Courtesy photo.

Composting the worm way

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Someone must have missed the road to KOA.

Backroads to Baldwin

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Close-up of smooth yellow false foxglove by Jennifer Devine.

Smooth Yellow False Foxglove

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The village of Amber was the first to have a railroad depot of the Flint and Pere Marquette Railroad, in 1871. The line made it to Ludington a few years later, and Scottville became a hub when right-of-way couldn’t be procured south to Hart from Amber. Photo Courtesy of Mike Hankwitz.

Mason County’s historic Amber Township

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This table and turned bowls by Jeff Sanborn can be seen at Kaleva Art Gallery on Sept. 18. Courtesy photo.

Woodworker is featured artist

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Sailors Miguel and Moyses Vargas, the day after the wreck of their sailboat, the Even Keel, dry-docked at Veterans Memorial Marina in Arcadia. Photo by Stewart A. McFerran.

Sailors and Shipwrecks, 1861-2021

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Image for Nonstop Harvest Fruits of our Labors. Z&N Farm of Bear Lake takes special care to grow its beloved tomato crop. Photo of ripe tomatoes is courtesy of Z&N Farm

Nonstop harvest: fruits of our labor

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