Memorial Weekend in Walloon Lake, Michigan
A series of events is planned in Walloon Lake for the official start of the summer season – Memorial Day Weekend. The Village presents its inaugural Blessing of the Boats…
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Walloon Lake’s Melrose Township Becomes Michigan’s 5th Monarch City USA
Last week, Melrose Township (Walloon Lake) was named a Monarch City USA – just the fifth such community in Michigan and the fourth in northern Michigan (joining Boyne City, May…
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…
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…
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…