The renowned author spent 22 summers of his early life along the shore of Walloon Lake.

In the main dining room, a nine-ton boulder caps the fireplace designed by local architect Earl Young.

Unique Michigan homes look like something out of Tolkien's "The Lord of the Rings."

There's more contention than one might expect from cherry pie pans.

Former self-sufficient mental institution now a planned community.

For more than 50 years, an iconic sign has greeted visiting “fudgies” to the Traverse City area.

This picturesque beacon was built to keep boats safe shortly after the Civil War.

Talula the swan has been welcoming visitors to Elk Rapids, Michigan, for more than four decades.

World's largest Christmas store.

This historic mill has been turning apples into delicious fresh cider for over a century.

Astounding collection of coin-operated games and automata.

A historic cider mill still using time-tested techniques.

This museum was once the home of industry titan Matilda Dodge Wilson.

Controversial tribute to the heavyweight champion boxer who grew up in Detroit.

A Beaux-Arts triumph rises from decades of decay to become the heart of a new innovation district.

The concrete shell of an industry giant remains as a playground for graffiti artists, auto scrappers, and paintball warriors.

One man's attempt to create an artistic wonder on a run-down block in Detroit.

An oversized bluebird statue returns to its rightful place on Vilano Beach pier.