Michigan History

It's a drop of 147 feet to the valley below, and there's a long wooden staircase that will take you there. Details and photos are here...

Sometimes the best places to visit are the ones you didn't even know about. Here's one - now long gone - that you may have missed...

This family fun park lasted more than most other family amusements: 40 years! Gone since 2015, here's some info and a few photos...

Crazy for cherry? This place is EVERYTHING cherry, with over 200 products made from northern Michigan cherries. Check out the info and gallery for examples...

While professional racing was just a couple of miles away, anyone could come here and pretend to be a pro. Here's some brief info on this defunct track...

Wonders is right! These mechanical musical instruments range from the 1700s to the 1950s - the museum also features vintage phonographs and radios. Have a look...

There just aren't as many miniature golf courses around anymore. Here's one that was very popular but went belly-up by 2018...

It's interesting, the old stories that you can find while doing research. Here's one such human interest tale that happened in Fenton in 1966...

There's not much in the tiny town of Moorestown except the old school, old church, empty buildings and a general store...and an airport. Here are some brief details on this Michigan small town...

Sleeping accommodations in a caboose may only fit two people, but it's a unique experience! Details, photos, and location are here...