MI Travelogue by Rob Alway

Exploring Mason County’s past at Historic White Pine Village

July 7, 2023

Exploring Mason County’s past at Historic White Pine Village MI Travelogue is presented to you by House of Flavors Restaurant of Ludington, celebrating 75 years.  By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief PERE MARQUETTE TOWNSHIP — Historic White Pine Village is a a popular attraction for visitors to our area but is also a must-see attraction for locals who want to learn more…

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Dow Gardens, a gift to Michigan from the Dow family

June 21, 2023

Dow Gardens, a gift to Michigan from the Dow family MI Travelogue is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. Story and Photos by Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief MIDLAND — For almost seven decades, Dow Chemical was a prominent part of Mason County, providing jobs to hundreds of people in its plant located…

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Kalamazoo Air Zoo offers glimpse at aviation history, real-time restoration 

June 15, 2023

Kalamazoo Air Zoo offers glimpse at aviation history, real-time restoration  MI Travelogue is a presentation of Preferred Credit Union, www.preferredcu.org, located locally at 266 N. Jebavy Dr., Ludington. By Rob Alway, Editor-in-Chief KALAMAZOO — The Kalamazoo Air Zoo Aerospace and Science Museum is located at the Kalamazoo International Airport. The museum has an impressive diverse collection of airplanes that span…

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VIDEO: Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse

February 4, 2023

VIDEO: Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse LUDINGTON — The 57-foot tall Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse was built in 1924. In October 1995 the light’s Fresnel lens was removed and replaced by a 12-inch Tideland Signal ML-300 acrylic optic. The Fresnel lens is on loan to the Mason County Historical Society and is exhibited at the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Ownership…

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VIDEO: Hamlin Lake North Bayou Flyover

February 4, 2023

VIDEO: Hamlin Lake North Bayou Flyover HAMLIN TOWNSHIP — Ice fishermen are taking advantage of the below-freezing temperatures on Hamlin Lake. A small grouping of traditional ice shanties have recently appeared on the North Bayou, located at the end of North Lakeshore Drive. Our drone, launched from Hamlin Township’s North Bayou Park, captured some interesting ice patterns that formed on…

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Eats & Drinks

Eats & Drinks

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