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...
Thank A Lineworker On April 10
As the “first responders” of the electric co-op family, lineworkers perform around-the-clock duties in dangerous conditions and challenging situations to keep power flowing and...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Butterfly Effect
As the ground thaws and the world warms up, one of the planet’s great travelers and most recognizable insects returns to Michigan from its...
Songbirds of Wood
Even as the crow flies, it’s a long way between the Chrysler automotive design studio in the Detroit area and Newberry, in the Upper...
Calling All ArtPrize Artists in Michigan!
We would like to spotlight Michigan artists who participated in 2014, or are entering the 2015 ArtPrize® competition, in the July/August issue of Country...
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...















