The stories of Benzie County, MI
6 narrated audio stories from across Benzie County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Benzie County
When a Map Became a County Fight
How delayed county organization made local power a moving target.
Frankfort North Breakwater Light
Where Frankfort Learned to Trust the Harbor
A harbor light shaped by engineering, work, and Lake Michigan risk.
Point Betsie Lighthouse
The Light at Lake Michigan’s Turn
How a lighthouse and its keepers watched over a dangerous bend.
Coast Guard Station Frankfort
Watching the Narrow Water at Frankfort
At Frankfort, rescue crews guarded the risky passage from Lake Michigan into harbor.
Point Betsie Lighthouse
Where the Light Smelled Like Kerosene
At Point Betsie, lighthouse life meant family labor, fog duty, and long winter isolation.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Who Gets to Keep the Shore
A beautiful shoreline became a bruising fight over power, property, and protection.
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