Building Community, One Book at a Time: How the Bad Axe Library is Redefining Public Space
When thinking about what makes a community vibrant and attractive to the next generation of talent, libraries might not always be the first thing that comes to mind. But in Bad Axe, Michigan, the local library is doing more than lending books — it's creating a sense of place, opportunity, and belonging for residents of all ages.
Michigan's Forgotten Coast is a Great Place for Children
The Forgotten Coast is an ideal place to raise your children. I know this to be true wholeheartedly from personal experience, both my own as a child growing up here and as a parent raising kids here now.
The Thumb got a lot cooler over the last decade
I grew up just west of the Forgotten Coast area, and “The Thumb” (as it’s usually called) was often the butt of jokes. It still is sometimes, but those jokes are wrong…it’s getting a lot cooler over here.
Fresh From the Farm - Home Cooking on Michigan's Forgotten Coast
If you love to cook, you’ll really love how many fresh, local ingredients are at your fingertips on Michigan’s Forgotten Coast
Underrated: The Sky of Michigan’s Forgotten Coast
On Michigan’s Forgotten Coast you can the sun rise and set over Lake Huron. Once it’s away for the night you’ll be treated to a star filled sky all the way to the horizon in every direction!
Top 10 reasons we made Michigan's Forgotten Coast our work from home base.
Grab your laptop and work by Lake Huron or cuddle up by the fireplace and watch the snow…Michigan’s Forgotten Coast is a fantastic place for you to work from home.
If you've never seen the Great Lakes in person...
I was born & raised on the Great Lakes, but I’ve lived many other places and quickly realized most people have no idea of the size or impact of the Great Lakes. I’ve been lucky enough to be with multiple people on their first visit to a Great Lake…it’s hard to grasp until you see & feel one. Let’s just run through a few quick things…
Nature is Nearby on Michigan's Forgotten Coast
Nature is all around and easily accessible on Michigan’s Forgotten Coast!
Affordable Living on Michigan's Forgotten Coast
There are many ways living on Michigan’s Forgotten Coast can save you money…but there are also a ton of things to do here!
Walkable Communities of Michigan's Forgotten Coast
Walk or bike to most everything you need in the communities of Michigan’s Forgotten Coast.
Lake Huron
Lake Huron is by far the biggest asset to the communities of Michigan’s Forgotten Coast. She provides drinking water, outdoor water activities & tourism, feeds our crops, provides habitat & food for our wildlife, and moderates our weather…there’s a lot to Lake Huron.
Safe & Sound on Michigan's Forgotten Coast
Help is just around the corner in the cities and villages of Michigan’s Forgotten Coast.
High Speed Broadband & Infrastructure
The cities & villages of Michigan’s Forgotten Coast have great infrastructure just waiting for you!
Community Connection on Michigan's Forgotten Coast
In the cities and villages of Michigan’s Forgotten Coast you can watch your tax dollars at work as the DPW works on cleaning the streets, fixing the sewer, planting trees, or building a new park for the citizens. It’s right there, every day. You can see it.
Get Involved in Your Community!
Our communities are small and need participation from a broad cross section of the citizens to continue to be viable and grow. You’ll find open arms at most community organizations on Michigan’s Forgotten Coast.