Arts + Culture

Our Sidewalks, His Canvas

David Zinn transforms overlooked sidewalks into fleeting moments of magic, inviting us to pause, look down, and simply be present Article by Maria Karpiel | Photography by David Zinn and Misty Bergeron Have you ever seen one in person? You’re looking down at your phone, late for a lunch meeting, or maybe you’re grumbling about traffic or parking or your to-do list, and then — you see it. A burst of bright color. A whimsical creature staring back at you from an Ann Arbor sidewalk. You’re not...

Life + Culture

Off the Beaten Path

Exploring Michigan’s hidden gems with Pure Michigan Vice President Kelly Wolgamott Article by Kelly Wolgamott | Photography by Provided by Pure Michigan Beach Days and Culinary Excellence in New Buffalo Michigan is full of hidden gems, and when it’s time for a summer beach day, the sandy shores of New Buffalo offer a perfect lakeside escape. Stroll the Lake Michigan beaches and browse the chic boutiques in the lively downtown. For dinner, make a reservation at PostBoy to experience the...

Home + Design

Built for Lake Life

Creating a lakefront home is about family, legacy, and building the place everyone wants to come home to Article by Lindsey Dodge | Photography by Meg Dula and Provided by Riemco Design + Build In Michigan, lake living is more than a summer pastime. It’s a homecoming.   It’s the smell of sunscreen and wet towels, the sound of kids running barefoot through the house, the long days that begin on the water and end around a firepit. It is Fourth of July weekends, cousins piled into bunk rooms...

Sports + Recreation

Connection Through Nature

How the Border-to-Border Trail is bringing people, communities, and nature together across Washtenaw County — and the challenge of completing its most complex final miles Article by Maria Karpiel Connectivity. It’s a word we use often, and yet, somewhere along the way its meaning has shifted. We think of it in terms of Wi-Fi signals and constant reachability, as if being accessible at all times means we are truly connected.   But we know better.   Real connection doesn’t come from a...