WATER - The Gander

Sep 2025 17

7 haunted cemeteries in Michigan that are delightfully creepy

By Sophie Boudreau | LOCAL CULTURE, EVERGREEN, Sophie Boudreau

Gear up for ghostly adventures when you visit the most haunted cemeteries in Michigan.

This time of year offers a perfect opportunity to engage with local lore and indulge in a healthy dose of curiosity about the oft-referenced “spirit world.”

Aug 2025 26

St. Clair: The storybook Michigan town with a surprising world record

By Chaunie Brusie | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

St. Clair, Michigan, not only exudes charm and offers plenty of adventures, but it also boasts an impressive world record.

the st clair has an impressive world record

Aug 2025 20

Plan an autumn adventure at the best fall foliage campsites in Michigan

By Sophie Boudreau | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Sophie Boudreau

Campsites in Michigan are just as stunning during the off-season, when fall foliage and early winter snow add a natural sprinkle of magic.

michigan is full of campsites that are especially lovely in the fall

Aug 2025 14

7 extreme weather events in Michigan caught on tape

By Sophie Boudreau | WEATHER, EVERGREEN, Sophie Boudreau

Ready to do some virtual storm-chasing? Check out these seven extreme Michigan weather events caught on tape.

Aug 2025 7

8 events in Detroit to take your kids to before summer ends

By Chaunie Brusie | THINGS TO DO, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

Soak up the last weeks of summer by taking your family to these eight events in Detroit.

Aug 2025 5

That one time in Michigan: When America’s only floating post office set sail

By Sophie Boudreau | LOCAL HISTORY, EVERGREEN, Sophie Boudreau

Learn more about the J.W. Westcott II, aka America's only floating post office, which keeps Great Lakes freighters stocked with everything from mechanical parts to hamburgers.

a black and white photo of two boats on the great lakes

Jul 2025 18

This is your sign to head to Michigan beaches & hear the singing sand

By Chaunie Brusie | NATURE, EVERGREEN, Chaunie Brusie

Several Michigan beaches are home to “singing sand,” and while several legends attribute the noise to ghostly causes, there’s a perfectly logical explanation.