Can you tell what time of the year it is in a photo just by looking at the sky? O.W. says if that season is fall, he’d believe you. Autumn has a distinct look, and the dead giveaway are its fluffy, white clouds. Plus, looking for an alternative that is the absolute hell of I-94 to Chicago? Perhaps you should consider taking the water route. There’s a ferry that’ll let you skip the highway in style. It’s not cheaper, but it’s definitely better.

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If you’ve ever wondered where you can get the best experience and value for your golfing dollar, it’s probably out in the sticks. The more rural the course is, the more peaceful and patient it can be. And is your fruit jam made by holy men? No? Then you’re missing out. O.W. takes you to the place where the monks make jam, and much more.

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Have you ever tried explaining the Great Lakes to someone who’s never seen them before? Sometimes they can’t comprehend how massive they actually are unless they actually make it to the shore. Plus, the legend of the Singing Sands of Bete Grise. Its ancient origins tell a tale of sorrow, and today the beach remains mysterious and unspoiled for curious visitors.

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O.W. makes a compelling case as to why September, not January is a more natural beginning to the year. It’s when everything begins again, making these last two weeks in August the end of the cycle. Plus, what kind of person takes a six hour ferry ride from Houghton to one of the most isolated places on Earth? O.W. finds out as he chats with passengers on their way to Isle Royale.

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O.W. makes it official - Canada’s failure to control its wildfires is an attack on our Summer, a season that is already unacceptably short in Michigan. They are a first world country, so perhaps they should act like it and mobilize some firefighters, eh! Plus, if you’re looking for the best sandwich in Harbor Springs, don’t go to a fancy restaurant, head to the liquor store. It’s a unique eatery reminiscent of times gone by.

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It was O.W.’s very first trip to the county that’s known for having the state’s worst pavement. And after replacing four tires and paying a hefty bill, he soon found out the stories weren’t exaggerated. Why can’t we, as Michiganders, get a hold of this quagmire we call our roads? Plus, looking for the best fish and chips in the state? Possibly the Midwest? O.W. has a recommendation you shouldn’t pass up.

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O.W. doesn’t get down to southern Michigan that often, but when he does, he notices the hell out of the different landscapes when he’s driving. The severe lack of pine trees stands out most of all. Plus, hitting the beach above the bridge. Yes, Yooper beaches are a thing and they’re spectacular, if you don’t mind the ad hoc parking situation.

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What’s the secret to a great beach experience? Not saving it for once a year. O.W. explains how to enjoy the beach all summer, by preparing your mind and snack bag. Plus, welcome to High Island, one of the deserted places that dot Northern Lake Michigan. As he relives his tour, he shares the fascinating history of the settlement, and why no one lives there anymore.

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O.W. takes us to Beaver Island, where if you arrive too late into the evening, your options for a meal aren’t just limited, they’re none-existent. But that lack of modern convenience is what makes it special, and appealing only to the tough. Plus, a can’t miss guide for anyone visiting the U.P.. You probably won’t die if you don’t take his travel advice, but you may wish you had after you see what you’ll miss.

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O.W. joins from under an umbrella as the rain managed to hold off for a beautiful Fourth of July weekend, but let loose a deluge on Sunday. And if you’re ever in the mood for a road trip to one of those creatively-named Michigan towns or villages, might we suggest Aloha. It’s not just a name, or is it?

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