Crystal Lake

I posted a postcard before on Crystal Lake and I have posted on Crystal Lake itself before. But what is more inviting that lake with a name “Crystal Lake”.  It brings to mind crystal clear water and quietly lapping waves. Abby had it right. No picture can ever do justice to a crystal clear lake.
 “Dear [...]

Whitefish Lake

“Wednesday noon. Just finished lunch and feel better. All are well and having a fine time. Home probably Monday.  Claude”    Postmarked July 27, 1910.
 Claude and I have something in common. We both feel better after having a good lunch!
 I think the dog on this card is ready for a boat ride. Dogs have a way [...]

Howard City

Usually when taking exit  #118 off  131, I am heading over to the Newaygo or Croton area. But, just  two miles east of exit 118 is Howard City.
Howard City is one of those Michigan cities that seems to have been bypassed since the creation of 131. That’s a shame. It’s small town atmosphere gives it [...]

Crystal Lake

“Hello All,  we read your card it was all right you couldn’t go to Crystal last Sunday for we can next Sunday just as well. We will meet you there some where. Mike is cutting hay and I am going to rake this afternoon and he is going to draw. I have washed and baked [...]

Tammarack Lake

Tammarack Lake is located in the city of Lakeview in northern Montcalm County.  The lake is conveniently located at the intersection of M46 and M91, 16 miles north of Greenville. This Michigan lake of 323 acres of surface water is a rather shallow lake.  Tammarack Lake is known more for the wild fowl who make [...]

Turk Lake

Turk Lake is located in Montcalm Township. You may have seen it alongside of M91, a few miles north of Greenville.
Turk Lake covers 151 acres and has reported depths of up to 20 feet.
As I was traveling around Turk Lake a few days ago, my eyes caught sight of this neglected dock and it made [...]

Stanton Michigan

Stanton is located at the crossroads of M 66 and  M 522 in central Montcalm County. Stanton serves as the county seat for Montcalm County and is home to the Montcalm County offices as well as the county court system and the county road commission.
There is a nice blend of old and new in Stanton.  [...]

Manistee National Forest

The Manistee National Forest extends over several Michigan counties: Lake, Manistee, Mason, Montcalm, Muskegon, Newaygo, Oceana and Wexford. The majority of  Newaygo County also lies within its district.
There is something for everyone including hiking trails (48 miles) and camping, horseback trails (35 miles) and ski trails, snowmobile trails (50 miles) and ATV trails (19 miles).
Within Newaygo [...]

Sand Lake, Sand Lake Michigan

Its Saturday, Its Summer and off to the lake.
Many Michigan lakes share their name with another lake in the state. Sand Lake is one of these.
West Michigan’s Sand Lake lies on the northern boundary of Kent County, along the southern Montcalm County line. It is conveniently located just one mile off exit # 110 on [...]

Greenville Michigan, a Town to Enjoy

Greenville Michigan is located in Southwestern Montcalm county at the intersection of M91 and M57.
Greenville, originally known as Green’s Village, was founded by a sawmill owner named John Green, who came to the area to seek his fortune in the rise of Michigan’s lumber era.
After the turn of the century, Greenville became known as the [...]