Mercedes Bowyer | Author

Support Our Region Broadly to Strengthen Our Communities

July 25, 2026

Northwest Michigan is known for its clear blue lakes, rolling dunes, thick forests, and miles of scenic shorelines. The area mixes small-town charm with ample outdoor recreation opportunities along with strong local agriculture and a robust seasonal tourism industry. 

The regio… Read More >>

Give Where You Live, Support Where You Summer

Aug. 16, 2025

As early as the late 1800s, northwest Michigan was a vacation destination. The expansion of steamship routes across the Great Lakes and the rise of passenger railroads made the region more accessible to travelers from cities like Chicago and Detroit and even as far as St. Louis.

Wea… Read More >>