Peninsulas

06/07/2026

We don't let many people roll their bikes up in front of the mural... but when you've ridden all the way from North Carolina and still have another four months of riding ahead of you, you get a pass!

Karen stopped in Cross Village during her cross-country cycling adventure, and we were happy to make an exception for a quick photo.

You can follow her journey on Instagram at or read more about her travels at fithippie.blog.

Safe travels, Karen—we'll be cheering you on from Northern Michigan.

06/02/2026

Our Michigan frosted glasses are the perfect addition to summer evening cocktails. Pick up a few for your cabin, your friend's cabin, or just about any cabin for that matter. They also make a great hostess gift if you'd like to help ensure you're invited back.

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05/30/2026

An energetic young woman from IPR (Interlochen Public Radio) came into the store looking for stories… a captive audience, a microphone, and an open-ended question?!?!?

Robert was in heaven.

Mae Nagusky, a freelance producer, is putting together a story about Cross Village and listened patiently for MUCH longer than she probably bargained for. After talking her headphones off, they walked over to Legs Inn to get the scoop from some of the original Cross Village legends.

We’ll be keeping our ears peeled to hear how much of Robert’s nonsense makes it on the air.

Thanks for stopping by, Mae!

05/29/2026

We watched with bated breath as the workers carefully removed each storied stove leg…it’s truly a privilege to have such a Michigan icon for a neighbor.

The rumors are true: After more than 100 years as one of Northern Michigan’s most iconic state landmarks, big changes are finally happening at Legs Inn.

We are repairing the front roof.

After a century of Northern Michigan winters, it was time.

Yes, the cast-iron stove legs that give Legs Inn its name have been meticulously removed to complete the restoration work. Rest assured, the iconic “legs” will return once the project is complete.

And despite a few wildly creative local theories, Legs Inn isn’t going anywhere — we’re just getting a little less drippy.

Thanks again for your understanding and patience as we strive to preserve our small piece of Northern Michigan history for the next generation.

***NOW OPEN FOR 2026 SEASON 12-8p (Closed Tuesdays)

05/25/2026

Remembering those who served, and the generations of summers, road trips, cabins, lakeshores, and freedoms made possible because of them.

05/24/2026

Black morels are usually the first of the species to show up each spring in Northern Michigan. They tend to appear earlier in the season, often when the woods are still chilly and just starting to green up. Blonde (or yellow) morels typically arrive a little later, once the ground warms more consistently.

The black morels may be smaller and darker, but spotting that first one of the season always feels like a good sign that mushroom season is officially underway. Robert says they taste like dirt — he’s holding out for oyster mushrooms and black trumpets later in the season.