When I write about Michigan history, I’m usually trying to answer one basic question: why was this place here in the first place? With Walker Tavern, the answer isn’t the building. It’s the road.
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Walker Tavern and the Road That Built Michigan
How an Indigenous trail became the Chicago Road—and why a single tavern mattered to early Michigan travel
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The Upper Great Lakes podcast presents conversations and narratives tied to the people, places, and stories of Michigan and the wider Great Lakes region. Hosted on the UpperGreatLakes.com platform by Paul Austin, the show aligns with the site’s broader focus on regional travel and history, offering listeners an audio extension of that work, featuring interviews, reporting, and local insight.
Episodes center on subjects relevant to residents, visitors, and history-minded audiences, including the origins of small towns, the evolution of communities around the lakes, and firsthand accounts from individuals connected to the region. The tone aims to inform and engage those who care about northern Michigan’s heritage and the broader cultural currents shaping the Upper Great Lakes.
This podcast appeals to listeners interested in regional history, local travel narratives, and community perspectives. It suits those who want a deeper context on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and surrounding areas, including people planning visits, lifelong residents seeking fresh insights into familiar places, and history enthusiasts seeking stories grounded in authentic experiences and local voices.
The Upper Great Lakes podcast presents conversations and narratives tied to the people, places, and stories of Michigan and the wider Great Lakes region. Hosted on the UpperGreatLakes.com platform by Paul Austin, the show aligns with the site’s broader focus on regional travel and history, offering listeners an audio extension of that work, featuring interviews, reporting, and local insight.
Episodes center on subjects relevant to residents, visitors, and history-minded audiences, including the origins of small towns, the evolution of communities around the lakes, and firsthand accounts from individuals connected to the region. The tone aims to inform and engage those who care about northern Michigan’s heritage and the broader cultural currents shaping the Upper Great Lakes.
This podcast appeals to listeners interested in regional history, local travel narratives, and community perspectives. It suits those who want a deeper context on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and surrounding areas, including people planning visits, lifelong residents seeking fresh insights into familiar places, and history enthusiasts seeking stories grounded in authentic experiences and local voices.Appears in episode
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