Give the Gift of Walloon Lake this Holiday Season
’Tis the season to begin shopping for friends and family, and what better gift than something from Walloon Lake! Antique lovers and those who appreciated repurposed treasures will enjoy any…
Northern Michigan Hemingway Sculpture Idea was Born Decades Ago in Cuba
An impressionable trip to Cuba some 40 years ago by two artist friends sparked an interest in one of the world’s most recognizable twentieth century writers and ultimately led to…
Hemingway’s Love Affair with Paintings
Ernest Hemingway was clearly a writer, but he also had an appreciation for art – thanks to his mother, Grace, who educated all of her children in a variety of…
Village of Walloon Lake to Dedicate Historical Signs & Hemingway Art over Labor Day Weekend
As part of its year-long HEMINGWAY HOMECOMING celebration, the Village of Walloon Lake is excited to announce the formal dedication of special art installation dedicated to its most noted summer…
What is a “Barrel Back”?
Other than being the name of an award-winning waterfront restaurant in downtown Walloon Lake, “Barrel Back” is a term associated with one of the most iconic wooden boats of all…
You’re Invited to a Special Centennial Wedding Reception for Ernest & Hadley (Richardson) Hemingway – September 3 in Walloon Lake
As part of its year-long HEMINGWAY HOMECOMING celebration, the Village of Walloon Lake is excited to announce that tickets are now available for its “Hemingway Centennial Wedding Reception” on Friday,…
TriWalloon Seeks Volunteers (Saturday, July 24)
After taking a year off due to COVID restrictions, TriWalloon is excited to come back to the village for its fourth year. This great local event has more than doubled in…
Hemingway Themed Little Free Library Coming Soon to Downtown Walloon Lake
As part of its year-long HEMINGWAY HOMECOMING celebration, the Village of Walloon Lake is excited to announce the upcoming installation of an Ernest Hemingway-themed Little Free Library downtown between the…
Celebrate Michigan Wine Month Near Walloon Lake
Michigan is home to nearly 150 wineries and five federally-recognized American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) – including the Tip of the Mitt, which is the largest, encompassing 2,760-square miles throughout Alpena,…
Birding Around the Walloon Lake Area
By Doug Fuller, Harbor Springs Birding is one of the most popular hobbies in the U.S and even worldwide. Birds are everywhere and almost everyone takes note of a pretty…