Ernest Hemingway’s First Introduction to Walloon Lake
Young Ernest Hemingway – merely an infant when he first visited Walloon Lake, Michigan – starting a 22-year tradition that shaped his life as an outdoorsman and storyteller. “On September…
Walloon Yacht Club Celebrates 90th Anniversary of 17-square meter Sailboats
17s the focus of community events throughout the summer In celebration of this summer’s 90th anniversary of the 17-square-meter sailboats — which were first made in Walloon Lake in 1934…
A Quick Introduction to the Hemingway Women
While Ernest Hemingway is undoubtedly the most well-known Hemingway, there were powerhouse women who bear the famous surname. Grace Ernestine (Hall) Hemingway (June 15, 1872 – June 28, 1951). The daughter…
Junction Event Space Opens in Historic Walloon Lake Building
Just off US-131 on M-75 headed into downtown Walloon Lake sits a large gambrel barn style structure that has been entertaining families for generations. While there have been years when…
Take a Hike through Hemingway Country…
Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winning author Ernest Hemingway may have been born in Illinois, but it was the woods and waters of northern Michigan which shaped him into an outdoorsman…
Autumn in Northern Michigan
What is the best time to view Michigan’s fall colors? Generally, the annual seasonal show peaks in stages, beginning at the top of the state in the Upper Peninsula, where…
Sailing on Walloon Lake…
The Story of the Legendary 17 Sailboat By Lauren Macintyre There is perhaps no more beautiful image of summer than the sight of an elegant sailboat gliding through the sparkling…
Hemingway’s Birthday Celebration on Walloon Lake
While Ernest Hemingway was born in Oak Park, Illinois on July 21, 1899 – his birthday celebrations were held each summer at the family cottage – Windemere – on Walloon…
Memorial Day in Walloon Lake
Memorial Day was originally known as Decoration Day. Established after the Civil War in 1868 by the Grand Army of the Republic – an organization of the Union veterans –…
Walloon Lake Summer Event Schedule
It’s going to be a fun and busy summer in Walloon Lake, with the return of some of our favorite festivals, events and celebrations! 2nd Annual Native Plant Sale May…