April 17 Named “Ernest Hemingway Day” in Michigan
Eleven years after the death of Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winning author Ernest Hemingway, a collection of sketches known as The Nick Adams Stories was released by Charles Scribner’s & Sons.…
Summer 2021 Traffic Notices for Walloon Lake Area
They say in Michigan, that “road construction” is just one of our seasons – and this year is no exception. Those of you planning to visit us in Walloon Lake…
Ladies of the Lakes
Have you noticed that many boats are given female names? Why is that? It is believed that in ancient times, vessels were dedicated to goddesses who were thought to protect…
Grab a Book and Join Walloon Lake Reads: The Nick Adams Stories
As part of its year-long HEMINGWAY HOMECOMING celebration, the Village of Walloon Lake is hosting Walloon Lake Reads: The Nick Adams Stories which kicks off on Thursday, April 1 and…
Spring is Northern Michigan’s Sweetest Season
Did you know that maple sugaring is the oldest agricultural activity in Michigan (and the United States)? Each year more than 90,000 gallons (3.6 million gallons) of clear sap is…
Village of Walloon Lake Plans “Hemingway Homecoming” Activities Throughout 2021
A year’s worth of activities, special events and activities focused on northern Michigan and one-time summer resident Ernest Hemingway is planned for the Village of Walloon Lake throughout 2021. Walloon…
Winter in Walloon
Most people think of Walloon Lake as a summer-only destination. And yes, the majestic blue waters here are a boating paradise…but this northern Michigan community is also breathtaking covered in…