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…
Cast a Line in the Heart of Northern Michigan’s Hemingway Country
“It's great northern air. Absolutely the best trout fishing in the country. No exaggeration. Fine country. Good color, good northern atmosphere, absolute freedom, no summer resort stuff and lots of…
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…