The definition of gemutlichkeit is warm hospitality as only Germans can offer. And that is exactly what you will find at the Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Inn, which has been the site of a restaurant for over 125 years. The Bavarian Inn is proud of its German roots and Bavarian-style theme. Upon your arrival at the restaurant,

Homemade Bavarian-style sausage that is as tasty as it is traditional has made Kern’s Sausages synonymous with Frankenmuth. Founded by Marcus Kern in 1949, his grandsons Ron and Kevin Kern continue the time-honored method of making the company’s 34 different sausages, frankfurters and other specialty meats. “Most people love our summer sausage and bratwurst,” said

My City Magazine spent a beautiful fall day wandering the streets of Little Bavaria in search of a place that may be unfamiliar to people in the surrounding areas. And we found it! Michigan’s Own Military & Space Museum located on Weiss Street is the state’s only museum devoted to the wartime experiences of Michigan

There’s nothing better than a bustling farmers’ market at the peak of harvest season! Vendor booths spill over with a bountiful array of luscious fruits and vegetables and tables burst with vivid colors, fresh yellow and white sweet corn straight from the farm, deep purple beets, and ripe red tomatoes. Large watermelons tempt you to

Brian Wiltse, a freshman at Powers Catholic School, is not an average teenager. Since he was in the second grade, he’s been selling pumpkins and saving the money he earns from the sales for his college education. But he doesn’t just sell the pumpkins; he helps rototill the field, purchase the pumpkin seeds and does

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 profoundly impacted the lives of many people all around the world, and for Thomas and Darlene Gerding of Davison, it was life-changing. That day, the couple decided that a sense of community was the most important thing in life, and they committed to a career change. “It was

“…for many of us, the world would be a poorer place without bears. We keep bears because they are a part of nature and because of what they do for the human mind, body, and soul.” –Steve Herrero Terry and Karen Kerouac, co-owners of Bear Soup Deli, share a common passion – they love bears!

A game to watch and good food on the menu is what you’ll find at the recently opened MD’s Sports Tavern & Grill in Davison. Brothers Marty and Doug Madden, owners of longtime local watering hole Madden’s Lounge, were looking to pursue a new venture, and when Player’s Inn closed, the two saw their opportunity.

The first of its kind in Genesee County, this park is enjoyed by dogs and their owners in Davison and the surrounding area. The Davison Area Environmental Team, in conjunction with local volunteers and community businesses, worked together to provide the off-leash facility, which is located adjacent to the Black Creek Nature Trail on N.

There’s something sweet happening at Almar Orchard in Flushing. The 150-year-old apple orchard is expanding its production of J.K. Scrumpy, a hard cider beverage that has become extremely popular all around the world. The story of this scrumpy is one of family tradition, hard work and foresight. It all began with current owner Jim Koan’s

Vibrant and historic, Flushing’s downtown is home to many unique and charming shops and restaurants. The civic pride is very strong, and it shows. In the spring and summer, Main Street is lined with baskets overflowing with gorgeous flowers, provided through a unique partnership between the city and the GFWC Women’s Group, which purchases and

Dr. Inez Slaubaugh’s journey to becoming an artist was as unexpected as one of her tech ink paintings. “I suppose I’ve always had the artist gene in me,” Inez explained, “because when I was little and people asked me what I was going to be when I grew up, I said I wanted to be