Scottville Michigan

Scottville, Mi Oct. 6, 1909
“Dear Louis, Here is a good sample of the land advertised for sale so cheap. All light sand and the most desolate country you ever saw. A man here told me that there was some of this land that was good, but that has been sold. In time this land might [...]

Scottville Michigan

“Received your letter. Will write soon. Eugene”
The card is postmarked March 24, and is either 1906 or 1908.
The location is not indicated on the front of the postcard, but on the back it says, “Chinnery’s Landing, Pere Marquette River, Scottville, Mich. In smaller letters it says “J. Henry Chinnery, Pub. ”
The location, “Chinnery’s Landing”, caught [...]

Everyone Loves a Clown

I personally know a lot people who are clowns, but thats another post. Recently I had a chance to visit some of Michigan’s favorite clowns. The Scottville Clown Band was on the road, as they are often during the summer months.  Their performance  was part show, part humor and lots of good music. From marches to [...]

Happy 4th of July

Today we are taking the day off to celebrate the freedoms we enjoy in this country and we hope that you are too.
Today’s picture was taken while strolling the beach in the Epworth Heights area of Ludington Michigan.  We salute those that proudly display the American flag for all to see.
We wish you all a [...]

The Car Ferries

I like Ludington.  I also like the Badger. A friend sent me this flyer about the upcoming show. I found it of interest to me, so I am passing it on. For more info you can visit the Badger’s website.

Ford Lake

Located within Mason County, Ford Lake is one of Michigan’s quality lakes. Ford Lake is respectable in size with its 200 acres and reported depths of up to 80 feet. One can hike around the 3.5 mile perimeter of the lake in about an hour or less.
A public launch is located on the northeast side of [...]

Lake Express vs. the Badger

One of the things on my summer’s to do list is to take the ferry across Lake Michigan. I have seen both from the shore and I am trying to decide which one to experience.
The Lake Express leaves from Muskegon Michigan three times a day and arrives in Milwaukee  Wisconsin after an estimated 2 ½ [...]

The Badger

I don’t know if you have ever seen the Ludington Badger in the darkness of the early morning as it prepares for it’s morning voyage. It is a pretty sight to see the windows all lit just waiting for the passengers to board and the smoke billowing into the nighttime sky. There is an air [...]

Pictures or Photographs?

You can’t teach old dog new tricks.  Or can you?
For the past several years, I have heard reports about a pair of photographers who were doing some amazing work in the Ludington area. After seeing their inspiring photos of Lake Michigan and the Ludington State Park, I had to learn a little bit more.
A father [...]

Cartier Mansion

Over the years as my wife and I would consider travel plans, we would explore travel sites and brochures. The concept of staying at a bed and breakfast would always come up, but I would always squelch that idea. The thought of staying in a stranger’s home, with a group of other strangers, was not [...]

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