Blogs
Come to Southwest Michigan! State opens 100% after COVID-19 shutdown
Great news! After June 22, most state-ordered COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. This means indoor and outdoor settings can increase their capacity to 100%, and anyone at these sites no longer has to wear a mask.
Visit Galien River County Park for heightened views — literally!
- Related Member: Galien River County Park, Ghost Isle Brewery
In 2001, the Berrien County Parks and Recreation Commission acquired 86 acres of upland and wetland habitats along the Galien River in New Buffalo Township. Today, those acres have turned into the impressive Galien River County Park at 17424 Red Arrow Hwy., New Buffalo. The wetlands are part of the larger New Buffalo Marsh — a Great Lakes marsh formed along the Galien River just upstream from the river’s mouth at Lake Michigan.
Fly Fishing – A Conversation with Angler Ann Miller
- Joshua Nowicki
Fly fishing in many ways is an art form. Like many arts, the basics can be learned quickly but the refinement and personalization are a lifelong passion that manifests in increasing finesse and elegance. Watching a well-seasoned angler cast can be mesmerizing. The flow of the line and lure through the air, and the way that they lightly and effortlessly land on the water, is beautiful. This lightness leads to a very natural presentation of the lure and is key to the success of this fishing style.
Heart-Stirring Reenactment Event Recalls the Forgotten War
- Related Member: Lest We Forget
On June 25, 1950, North Korean troops pushed into South Korea. The ensuing three-year conflict pitted South Korea and the United States against North Korea and China. Often called the “Forgotten War” because it is overshadowed by World War II and the Vietnam War, this devastating mark on history "flattened" North Korea with bombings, killing up to 4 million people in both the North and South (although no official records are available). This heart-wrenching conflict never ended and still creates a volatile tension in global affairs.
Celebrate a centennial of winemaking with St. Julian Wine Co.
- Mikhayla Dunaj
- Related Member: St. Julian - Tastings & Retail Store
When people stop by one of St. Julian Wine Co.’s six locations to taste and purchase their creations while on their Michigan wine tours, what they may not know is that their pours are part of Michigan history and a family’s heritage.
