Sunken Treasure
It was on a volunteer trip to Jamaica that Jennifer Dowker saw her first glass-bottom boat. Aside from being captivated by floating above sea...
Follow Michigan Country Lines On Instagram
Follow us on our new Instagram account @michigancountrylines, where we celebrate the energy of rural Michigan.
Marvel at Michigan’s majestic beauty, learn about new places...
Wish Upon a Star at Headlands International Dark Sky Park
Most of us have had the magical moment as a child of wishing on the first star in the night sky. But what if...
A Deep Dive With Chris Roxburgh
As an electrical contractor, Chris Roxburgh spends his working days bringing light to dark areas. Perhaps it’s not all that surprising that Roxburgh spends...
The Call of the Wild
When you are exploring the Upper Peninsula, whether in vacation mode or simply tooling around your hometown, there is a sense that the “wild”...
10 Tips For Enjoying Michigan’s Dark Skies
Michigan is surrounded by the Great Lakes, which shroud the state in near-total darkness. This makes it the perfect destination for some of the...
Co-op Careers Offer Paycheck And A Purpose
October is National Cooperative Month! Every day in this country, more than 75,000 men and women go to work at America’s electric cooperatives to...
Five Friendly Tips For The Farmers Market
Michigan residents are fortunate in their ability to grow and buy fresh, locally grown produce throughout the summer and fall. According to the Michigan...
All Politics Is Local
In two months, Americans will go to the polls and cast votes for a president, 34 senators, 435 members of Congress, 12 governors, 5,920 state legislators and...
Adventures For Rural Veterans – Apply By Jan. 31
As far as Michigan's electric Cooperatives are concerned, there should be “No Barriers” to veterans with disabilities.
That’s the name—and the idea—behind Co-Bank’s No Barriers...
















