Great Lakes
New book paddles through history on canoe
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Mark Neuzil and Norman Sims’s “Canoes: A Natural History in North America” explores the rich history of the vessel and the people involved.
Art
Great Lakes writer tackles tale of survival 50 years after Lake Huron shipwreck
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Sailor survives shipwreck, November storm and lifelong guilt.
Recreation
Retired zoologist reveals unseen life through his art
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His rural Michigan studio features coldly utilitarian scientific equipment that contrast with the vibrant paintings of the images it reveals.
Art
Shopping and cooking guide links past and present of Detroit’s Eastern Market
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An on-the-ground look at Eastern Market evokes the spirit and memories of one of brightest Detroit’s gems.
Water
Review: “Let There Be Water: Israel’s Solution for a Water-Starved World”
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Israel is a major player in the global water business whether in Asia, Africa, or the Lower Peninsula of Michigan.
Art
Good anglers, bad marriages and fish that fake orgasms
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New book explores the lore and legacy of fishing in the North Woods.
Art
Flight Paths traces hope and heartbreak for New York’s birds
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Journalist follows researchers into the field to document the challenges facing six species of birds.
Art
Below the surface: Great Lakes invaders
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A new book explores the uphill battle against the worst Great Lakes invaders and praises the people who research them.
Art
When POWs logged Michigan’s North Woods
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Retired Northern Michigan University professor uses fiction to explore life at the real but little known-UP WWII prison camps now rapidly fading from view.
Echo
Odes to the Great Lakes: GVSU exhibition showcases collaborative pieces
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The gallery features the works of artists with close connections to the region.