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Group on a June walk at North Point Park, Onekama. Photo by P. Stinson.

The best local birding place I know

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Wayne Andersen, president of the Hamlin Lake Preservation Society, ready for a paddle to the manoomin bed on the northeast arm of Hamlin Lake. Photo by Stewart A. McFerran.

‘Good berries’ grow wild in Hamlin Lake

August 25, 2021 No Comments

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Martin Johnson Heritage Museum

A pioneer’s camp legacy and the Martin Johnson Heritage Museum

August 11, 2021 No Comments

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One of the boot brush stations installed by the Invasive Species Network of Northwest Michigan. Photo by Pat Stinson.

Cleanse your soles

August 11, 2021 No Comments

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Beginning swimming class at Bellows Beach on Crystal Lake. Photo courtesy of Diane Tracy, Benzie Aquatic Center.

Swimming is elemental

August 11, 2021 No Comments

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A "stand" of Indian Pipe. Photo by Jennifer Devine.

When is a mushroom not a mushroom?

August 11, 2021 No Comments

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Mark and Lorraine LeMahieu's little green sailboat. Photo by Lorraine LeMahieu.

Big Lake and a Small Craft Crossing

July 31, 2021 No Comments

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Scott and Lynn Brown, owners of GasolineRefind of Bear Lake. Photo by Milton F. Whitmore.

The Unsung Stretch of M-22

July 31, 2021 2 Comments

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The flowers of St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) ooze purple when crushed. Photo by Jennifer Devine.

Sunny St. John’s Wort

July 28, 2021 No Comments

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This 500-pound round table is a centerpiece of the furniture museum at Shrine of the Pines. It was formed from a single 700-pound stump and includes several carved-out cubby holes. Photo by Kevin Howell.

Woodworking wonders at Shrine of the Pines

July 28, 2021 No Comments

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A group of happy trail riders pictured in front of their Polaris ORVs at Best Bear Lodge and Campground in Irons. Photo by S.A. McFerran.

Smiles and miles of sandy ORV trails

July 23, 2021 No Comments

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Spiderman made his second annual appearance at Rebel’s Sanctuary and handed out free comic books to passersby in downtown Manistee. From left: Randy Hiltz, Spiderman and Greg Hiltz.

Comic books are COOL!

July 20, 2021 No Comments

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