This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.

This freshwater spring fills with 10,000 gallons of water per minute.

Easily overlooked in favor of the wineries that dot the region, this blast from the past is equally worth the visit.

This vacant station is a relic of harvest processing techniques of the mid-20th century.

Full-sized barn houses many restored instruments.

For more than 50 years, an iconic sign has greeted visiting “fudgies” to the Traverse City area.

A subterranean world of tunnels links several buildings of this rare 19th-century asylum.

Former self-sufficient mental institution now a planned community.

An enormous roadside pan tells the story of a battle for pie glory.

This tree was warped centuries ago to serve as a botanical wayfaring tool.

A humble ode to the heroic air rescue efforts of the United States Coast Guard serving on the Great Lakes.

A 12-foot sculpture serves as a constant reminder of the importance of protecting and restoring the Boardman River.   

Locals often dress this effigy of Traverse City's founder in festive outfits.