Explore Michigan & The Upper Great Lakes

The Train That Fled Into the Fire

A desperate railroad evacuation became the most haunting chapter of the 1908 Metz Fire

Aug 1 • Paul Austin

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July 2026

The Good Hart Murders: The Michigan Case That Never Reached a Jury

Six members of the Robison family were killed inside their northern Michigan cottage in 1968. Investigators identified a prime suspect, but no arrest or…

Jul 31 • Paul Austin

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The Senator Who Knew Too Much: Michigan’s Unsolved Political Murder

Michigan state Sen. Warren Hooper was preparing to testify about political corruption when someone shot him three times on M-99 in 1945. The murder…

Jul 27 • Paul Austin

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The Banker Who Robbed His Own Bank: Hudson’s Forgotten Heist

In 1864, Hudson, Michigan’s trusted bank president vanished with $60,000 and triggered a manhunt, jailbreak, and murder. This is the true story of…

Jul 27 • Paul Austin

May 2026

Michigan’s Forgotten Beach Towns of the 1920s and 1930s

Before Florida, America Vacationed in Michigan

May 22 • Paul Austin

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April 2026

History of Bitely & Woodland Park Michigan: A Railroad Stop That Led to a Resort Community

Bitely, Michigan was never meant to be a destination.

Apr 27 • Paul Austin

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March 2026

Castle Farms: From Model Dairy to Michigan Landmark

Castle Farms in Charlevoix began in 1918 as a model dairy farm by a Sears executive. Learn how it became a historic Michigan landmark and event venue.

Mar 20 • Paul Austin

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The Gasoline Motorcars of the Ann Arbor Railroad

In the early 1910s, the Ann Arbor Railroad looked for a new way to serve its small-town passengers without the expense of a full steam locomotive.

Mar 3 • Paul Austin

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February 2026

How Interurban Service Shaped Early-1900s Life in Romeo, Michigan

When electric rail linked a farm town to Detroit’s jobs, shops, and weekend crowds

Feb 22 • Paul Austin

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Roscommon Michigan History - 10 Amazing Rare Photos from a Logging Town to Cottage Country

A journey through Roscommon’s past, from rail lines and logging camps to lakeside lodges. Discover surprising tales in this small Michigan town’s…

Feb 20 • Paul Austin

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Higgins Lake Postcards: When Summer Ran by the Dock Bell

A video essay on resorts, boat runs, and the quiet work behind a famous Michigan shoreline.

Feb 17 • Paul Austin

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They Came for the Fish and Stayed for the Town

How Hunting and Fishing Built Prudenville, Michigan

Feb 16 • Paul Austin

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