What began as a stack of fragile, century-old mine maps is being transformed into an immersive 3D window into the past by ...

Michigan has no shortage of ghost towns, and many of them are hidden gems for travelers and history buffs. Here are five ...

Beneath the vast nature of Michigan's Upper Peninsula are mines that made history with its natural minerals — and you can visit and explore that history up close. Dating back to the 1800s, minerals ...

When you're ready for a Michigan adventure combining history, hiking, and a dash of eeriness, we've got the perfect destination. Whether you're a sucker for ghost towns or simply an eager outdoor ...

I'm always down for a nature hike where I get to see some cool plants, maybe an animal or two, and an interestingly shaped rock, but my favorite kinds of hikes are those that make me feel like I've ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Illustration by Julia Wytrazek / Getty Images There are about 500,000 abandoned mines in ...

Dozens of people get injured or die in the U.S. every year because they don’t follow this simple advice: Stay out of abandoned and active mines and surrounding lands. Abandoned mines are not history ...

There are as many as 500,000 abandoned mines nationwide — far outnumbering those that are still active, according to the federal Mine Safety and Health Administration. Rescue workers search through ...