The Old Rugged Cross Museum

Exit #153 has been a favorite stop for us on the way to Michigan’s North Country as it is home to a Mac Donald’s, Burger King, roadside produce market and a gas station.
Recently I noticed the Old Rugged Cross Museum was open and decided to pay a visit. I wasn’t sure what to expect once [...]

Swiss Alpine Association

Throughout Michigan they are many small lakes, many with names few would recognize or be familiar with. Many have names that are shared with other lakes throughout the state, names like Bass Lake, Sand Lake, Lost Lake and Long Lake. Lakes that often go by unnoticed by many of Michigan’s residents. Lakes that are tucked [...]

Reed City- the New Depot

Recently I found myself passing through Reed City, Michigan. As I drove through the town, I was reminded of a previous visit to Reed City and a post I wrote about the new Reed City Depot, that was about to open.  I was curious to see if it was completed, so I decided to go [...]

Dighton Michigan, Whats the Big Deal?

You will not even find a “Welcome to Dighton” sign on the edge of town. In fact, if you are not careful you may not even recognize it is a Michigan town. Much of the original town is long gone except for a store known as The Dighton Store.
You can find Dighton in Sherman Township [...]

Reed City: A City at the Crossroads

Reed City Michigan is located at the crossroads of US10 and US131 (exit #153). Even before there was a US10 or a US131, Reed City was at the crossroads of the Pere Marquette and the Northern Michigan rail lines. The Pere Marquette ran from Ludington to Midland, while the Northern Michigan ran from Rockford to [...]