Michigan's Old Roadside Stops
One of the pleasures of taking roadtrips is finding the little roadside stops. CLICK IN to see 150 Michigan roadside stops going back over 100 years!
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Jackson Motor Speedway: 1948-1973
One of mid-Michigan's favorite racetracks still exists in the woods, overgrown with brush, weeds, and trees. CLICK IN for some then-and-now photos!
Why Lake Michigan is Called the 'Deadliest' of the Great Lakes
Of all five Great Lakes, Lake Michigan has been named the "deadliest" of them all. CLICK IN for details...
The Abandoned Manchester Speedway: 1961-1970s
The races ended in the 70s, but the speedway is still there, slowly being taken over by nature. CLICK IN for info!
Would You Be Afraid To Camp at Michigan's Witch Lake & Bat Lake?
Bat Lake looks like a bat...Witch Lake looks like a witch...do you have what it takes to camp out there? CLICK IN for photos and location!
Gallery of Michigan Race Tracks: 1900-1964
Drags, harness, or hot rod...Michigan loves racing! CLICK IN for a gallery of old race tracks going back over 100 years!
Shipwreck in Lake Michigan Found After 110 Years
The Pere Marquette #18 sank in September 1910 and was just discovered in September 2020. CLICK IN for photos of the ship before and after the sinking!
Take a Glass Bottom Shipwreck Tour in Lake Superior
Shipwrecks, eagles, caves, steep cliffs, and an old wooden lighthouse. The kids will love this! CLICK IN for photos and details!
Where Are All the Michigan Howard Johnson's Restaurants?
Why did the Lansing, Jackson, Kalamazoo, and all Michigan Hojo locations disappear? What happened? CLICK IN for a brief bio and some memorabilia!
Gallery of Unique Michigan Restaurants, 1884-1960s
Inside you'll see some great old restaurants from Lansing, Jackson, Howell, Portland, Chelsea, Leslie, Ionia, and many more. CLICK IN and see!