Those of us who live here know that Manistee County is a place of extraordinary beauty.  But, few people understand it better than Bob Paetschow.  His stunningly beautiful nature photography is the result of a lifetime passion for capturing the splendor of Manistee County wildlife – especially its tiniest residents: the birds and insects….

Updated June 11, 2017 Work is progressing at an accelerated rate as the retail space remodel nears completion.  The main project now is the floors and Mr. Natural Wood Floors Company is on the job.  On the day I dropped by, a crew was working on patching, matching and sanding.  Parts of the original floor…

Head your car toward Cadillac on M55 and watch for Paws Trail on the left.  A  gravel road takes you back through the trees to a building built with love. This is the home of the Manistee County Humane Society’s Homeward Bound Animal Shelter.  Built in 2005, this no-kill shelter is a safe haven for an…

We were gathering at the spectacular Arcadia Bluffs to celebrate a friend’s birthday.  It was a chilly late spring evening and the fireplace was crackling.  The conversation soon shifted from the “catching up” chats and many compliments about the delicious food to wondering if the bagpiper was going to make an appearance.  Sure enough, as the…

The groundhog did not see his shadow so we were promised spring would arrive early this year.  Unfortunately, it seems she is coy and only wanted to flirt with us a bit before hiding again beneath spring snows.  In spite of Spring’s reluctance, Manistee residents know it is only a matter of time till wonderful…