About UpperGreatLakes.com
UpperGreatLakes.com is a subscriber-supported publication focused on the history, people, places, and working life of the Great Lakes region—especially Michigan.
This site is home to expanded editions of Michigan Moments episodes, short-form snapshots, and original reporting that goes deeper than social media allows. The emphasis is on documented history, place-based storytelling, and regional context that often gets skipped or simplified elsewhere.
Content is written and edited for readers who want accuracy, clarity, and substance.
Why Subscribe?
A paid subscription supports independent regional journalism and gives you access to material not available on free platforms.
Subscribers receive:
Full access to long-form Michigan Moments stories
Expanded historical context behind short video episodes
Original essays and regional reporting written for adults, not algorithms
Archive access to past subscriber-only posts
This publication does not rely on clickbait, sponsored posts, or automated content.
What You’ll Get
Subscriber-only posts
Many Michigan Moments episodes are adapted here with added reporting, verified sources, and historical detail.
Early and exclusive access
Some stories appear here before being released elsewhere. Others are published only on UpperGreatLakes.com.
A focused editorial mission
Coverage stays centered on the Upper Great Lakes region—its towns, industries, waterways, and people.
Who This Is For
This publication is for readers who:
Care about Michigan and the Great Lakes region
Value primary sources, historical records, and careful reporting
Prefer clear writing over hype or nostalgia marketing
Want fewer posts, but better ones
Stay Informed Without Chasing the Feed
New posts are delivered directly to your inbox. There’s no need to monitor social platforms or deal with shifting algorithms. You’ll get each edition as it’s published.
Join the Community
Subscribers help shape what gets covered next. Reader feedback, questions, and leads often guide future stories.
This is a small operation by design. Subscriptions keep it that way.
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