Preserving Michigan

Longform Hikers explore the woods at the Howard and Hazel Weting Preserve in Clare County.

Family donates land for Clare County’s newest nature preserve


Feature Story A rendering of the redeveloped Cooley School in Cadillac.

Rural Michigan towns benefit from state grants


Feature Story This vacant building will be redeveloped as Marquette's cultural center.

Creating a cultural hub in Marquette


Feature Story harborspringstrail

Trails 'with spectacular views' in the works in Emmet County


Feature Story The Vault Hotel opened in Houghton in 2019.

Vault Marquette project set to begin construction


Feature Story The Highway 2 Community Drive-in Theater is the last drive-in theater in the Upper Peninsula.

Community rallies to keep nostalgic Manistique drive-in open


Feature Story Idealmarquee

Revitalized theater adds spark to downtown Clare


Feature Story A mural depicting a chapter of Ironwood history.

Rural towns across Michigan embrace placemaking