Greg Tasker | Author

Family Matters at Burke’s Waterfront

April 22, 2023

With its extensive American menu, lakeside setting, and friendly service, Burke’s Waterfront is a popular stopover for hungry tourists motoring along Route 115 through the outskirts of Cadillac. 

“The lake is busy all year,” says Mary Burke, who opened the nau… Read More >>

Histories and Mysteries: The Great Michigan Fire

March 18, 2023

Every schoolchild knows the tale of how Mrs. O’Leary’s cow (supposedly) kicked over a lantern in a Chicago barn, igniting one of the most famous fires in American history.

While the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 is a well-known tale, few, it seems, are familiar with the fir… Read More >>

The Caffeine-Fueled Growth of Mundos Roasting & Co.

Feb. 18, 2023

When Mundos Roasting celebrated its five-year anniversary with free coffee pour overs earlier this year, the family-founded enterprise had plenty of reasons to celebrate.

From its humble beginnings on Boon Street in Traverse City, Mundos Roasting has expanded to include three Traver… Read More >>

Wine Country Getaway: Planning the Perfect Leelanau Vacation

Jan. 14, 2023

Believe it or not, winter is an ideal season for a wine country getaway on the Leelanau Peninsula. Snow-draped vineyards are as eye-catching in the winter as they are in the summer or fall, and colder temperatures means a welcome change in the cadence of life on the peninsula.

Thing… Read More >>