Cardboard Guitar Craft
Campfire songs are a great way to spend an evening out. But what if you don't have a guitar or your little ones don't know how to play? The cardboard...
Find Your Stormy Kromer Hat Size
Since its inception in the early 1900s, Stormy Kromer’s secret to success has been attention to detail. Every part of the famous cap has been created with thought and care,...
Michigander: Amber Parsons of Harwood Gold, Michigan Maple Syrup
Harwood Gold has been making maple syrup in Michigan since 1898. Amber Parsons is the 5th generation to run the family business over and expand it to what it is today. Maple Syrup season is a very special time. Lots of laughter and an ease about life. The whole process is very nostalgic."
Six Hygge Ways to Get That Cozy Cabin Feel
If you're like us, you dream of a way to escape to a little cabin in Northern Michigan, where you can hear birdsong in the morning and have a fireplace...
Mackinac Island Ice Bridge Adventure
Big Mac is easily one of Michigan’s most famous bridges, but do you know about Mackinac Island’s other, lesser-known bridge? The “Ice Bridge” is a natural pathway to Mackinac Island...
Late Night Cinnamon Whiskey
Stir up something dark and boozy. This slow sipping, refreshing cocktail uses cinnamon whiskey, coke, and a splash of ginger.
Five Drink Recipes Perfect for the Day Off Mixer
The Grand Traverse Sauce Co. is exactly the type of home-grown and hand-crafted Michigan company we love to spotlight. That’s why we sell their hot sauces in our shop. That,...
Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
When the weather outside is frightful...a sweet cup of warm cocoa can be just the thing to warm up your nose (and toes)! This recipe is a twist on the classic chocolatey cocoa, adding a warming hint of ginger and cinnamon to make it taste just like a fresh-baked batch of gingerbread cookies.
The Legacy of Stormy Kromer
If you’ve lived around the Great Lakes for long enough, you’ve definitely seen at least one Stormy Kromer cap out in the wild. But how much do you know about its creation, or how it ended up as a symbol of Yooper pride? Read on as we dive headfirst into the history of this iconic Michigan and midwesterner hat.
Fall in Love with Michigan’s Forests
Whether carpeted in trilliums in the spring, bursting with wildflowers and bramble berries in summer, painted with golden color in fall or sparkling with ice in winter – it’s easy to fall in love with our state’s forests in any season.
Michigander: Daniel Ryniak, Trail Bike Rider
Daniel Ryniak is one of those folks that you could talk to for hours on end and still long to hear more of his stories. As an avid trail bike rider and adventurer, Daniel cannot get enough of the outdoors. He goes for a total immersive experience, packing up little more than his hammock, coffee and chapstick. “In a little over a year, I have ridden over 1000 miles in Michigan. I rode my bike across the state twice as well as from Ohio to Reed City and back,” Daniel shares.
I was able to chat with Daniel after he stopped in our shop to pick up a state of happiness patch. Read on for tips and tales of the trail (and a few close encounters!)
Nature Keepsakes
If you like to spend time outdoors, you're likely to end up finding a ton of picturesque pieces of nature. Think back to those brilliant fall leaves from a walk...
