michigan history

For those who dream about going back in time during the days of the Wild West, this place is for you...

"The Blue Man of Elkton" prank was pulled off by three local well-known pranksters back in 1958. Here's the tale...

In 1907, a Michigan reverend claimed teddy bears were a threat to children and could lead to "race suicide." The community disagreed.

Before it was Lansing, Michigan, it was—get this—Michigan, Michigan. Here’s how a weird naming mix-up almost stuck.

It's true...going to Hell can be fun...see for yourself...

Only seen sporadically, this rare plant can be seen once in a while in the northern Mitten or southern U.P.....

It was supposed to be a place where you could turn back time to the days of the cowboys...but it was ignored by the public.....

An abandoned Michigan racetrack hides a tragic past, with seven lives lost before Jackson Motor Speedway closed in 1978. Nature now reclaims the eerie site.

What took him so long to admit where he was from? Here's the answer and a look at his former house...

It was a time when amusement parks were plentiful in Michigan; but no more. Here's a look at the long-gone Ramona Park in Grand Rapids...

Lake Superior is a good place...but there are some other locations as well. Details are here...

Remains and a handwritten note are two Charles Manon items you'll find here, along with plenty of other creepy stuff...