John Robinson was raised in Stockbridge and began his media career at age 15 playing bass guitar and singing in a local rock band. From there he went into radio after receiving his license in 1974, along with being a TV host, author (ten books published to date), columnist, actor, producer, and emcee. He's been honored as Contributor of the Year by Townsquare Media and has also received a President's Club Award. His passions are all kinds of pop culture and Michigan history.
John Robinson
Abandoned Michigan Water Park: Closed for Almost 40 Years
Closed for almost 40 years, the ghost of this former fun park still looms alongside the road...
Lake Michigan Shipwreck Full of 1920s Automobiles
The S.S. Lakeland sank in 1924, full of automobiles it was transporting. Here's a look at some of the submerged autos...
Turtle Island: The Only Island Made of Sand & Gravel in Michigan
Here are more images of Turtle Island and it's abandoned lighthouse in Lake Erie, some drone photos, and a little info...
Abandoned Unknown Island on Lake Michigan
It seems so peaceful here...why would anyone leave? Here are photos of what was left behind...
DEFUNCT MICHIGAN FUN PARK: Riverside Park, Saginaw: 1894-1937
It's another Michigan amusement park that went 'kaput'.....after a 43-year run and one tragedy. Here's some info and old photos...
Completely Gone – Pleasure Island Amusement Park: Muskegon, Michigan
Pleasure Island is not abandoned...IT'S COMPLETELY GONE.
“You Left the Bodies but Only Moved the Headstones!” Haunted Cemetery in Flint, Michigan
Many of these bodies were of early settlers, proven by the buckskin jackets found on some of the remains...
Al Capone Traveled Across Michigan to Get to This Canadian Hideout
Many historians and locals believe this Capone hideout is the real McCoy...take a look...
The Man Who Threw the 1st Football Forward Pass Lived in St. Louis, Michigan
After his fame, he moved to Michigan, started a medical practice and was elected mayor twice. Details are here...
The Exact Geographical Center of the Michigan Mitten is in This Town
The exact center of the Michigan Mitten is marked with signs and markers. Here's where you'll find it...
The Only Climbing Crag in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula
The only crag in the Lower Peninsula? That's the claim. Here's where...
Demolishing the Oldsmobile Plant, Lansing: 2006-2007
Built in 1901, demolishing began in 2006. Here are a few screen shots of the demolition...