#charlevoixmi

[railwayhistorical]

Roadside Display

For a time, Charlevoix, Michigan, could boast that it was home of the largest cherry pie: 1976 to 1987. The local cement plant built the oven for the fourteen foot wide pie pan while cherry farmers supplied the ingredients.

As the dates listed above suggest, a larger pie would come, and yet another. Since that story has been compiled, I'll simply supply a link for it here.

One image by Richard Koenig; taken August 15th 2025.

[railwayhistorical]

Charlevoix, Michigan A small USCG boat makes its way under the raised US 31 Island Lake Outlet Bridge. The channel one sees here was dredged in 1870 to connect Lake Charlevoix with Lake Michigan. It is also known as the Pine River Channel.

This double-leaf bascule lift bridge, completed in 1949, is the fifth iteration to span the gap at this location. It goes up every hour and half-hour during the summer to let boats make their way to the “big lake” as we call in in these parts.

One image by Richard Koenig; taken October 4th 2025.

[railwayhistorical]

Charlevoix South Pier Light Station

I found myself in this northwest Michigan town a couple of days ago; I got down to the water just prior to sunset.

There was an earlier iteration of this lighthouse, similar in design, made of timber. It was built in 1885 and sat on the north side of Pine River Channel. The steel structure one sees here was built in 1948 and sits on the south side of the channel.

The history of this diminutive light station can be found on a plaque mounted at the base of the structure with more details available here. The cement plant visible in the background of the final image was once called Medusa, and is currently known as St. Marys.

Five images by Richard Koenig; taken December 20th 2023.

[themagiccrafter]

Sometimes, you've just got to slow down and enjoy life. Stop working, stop "hustling," stop stressing out... relax and recharge. 😌🖤 . This weekend has been reserved for family. My family and I had an AWESOME time at the Charlevoix Apple Fest this year... although we enjoy it every year 😉 It was a bit cold out, but my "Witchcraft" sweater and my cloak from @punkrave.ch kept me warm and toasty (and devilishly ssstylish too!). 🖤 . We drank hot coffee from @harwoodgold shopped around at various booths, visited local farm stands, and get this... I GOT TO PET A FISH!! 😍 YES!! #MermaidLife never stops! Two rainbow trout let me give them side rubs in between shopping at the art booths. No dorsal fins were raised. My heart feels all happy now. We don't deserve fish 😭🖤🐟 . My story has carpy photos of the event and such. I was busy enjoying the moment, so I didn't capture much. Sooo... here are WAY TOO MANY photos of me with various fall things. As you can see, the day got progressively colder. Thank goodness for PunkRave's stylish winter Goth attire. 🖤 Remember you can get a discount off of your Punk Rave purchase by using the code "PHANTOM " (Since many people asked about my cloak today.) 🖤 . When was the last time you stopped and really just enjoyed the moment? . #CharlevoixAppleFest #Charlevoix #CharlevoixMI #AppleFest #gothsofinstagram #gothgram #gothicfashion #GothicModel #gothicmermaid #MermaidOutOfWater #queenofdarkness #punkrave #halloweenvibes #TheMagicCrafter (at Charlevoix, Michigan) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3iIYJOHgdg/?igshid=bpl17mlw2ipb

[goofyfacesblog]

Happy guests pose with their wedding #caricature from Robert during last night's #wedding reception at #castlefarmswedding in #charlevoixmi #weddingartist #weddingentertainment #weddingentertainer #caricatureartist #goofyfaces (at Castle Farms)

[goofyfacesblog]

Happy guests pose with their wedding #caricature from Robert during last night's #wedding reception at #castlefarmswedding in #charlevoixmi #weddingartist #weddingentertainment #weddingentertainer #caricatureartist #goofyfaces (at Castle Farms)

[jennwinter]

Summer days | Lake Charlevoix #summer #charlevoixmichigan #cvx2016 #charlevoixmi #vsco #vscocam #puremichigan #michigan #lake #lakelife (at Lake Charlevoix)