I’m 38 years old. When I think of great American Summer Olympians my memories are from the 1984 Olympics and onward. I remember the original Dream Team, Carl Lewis running the 100 meters, Michael Phelps winning seemingly every metal in…
Michigan’s All-Time Greatest Athlete In Each Sport
In a year where the Golden State Warriors were a game away from possibly being crowned the greatest team in the history of professional basketball, it makes one reflect back on what it truly means to be great. The state…
You Won’t Believe Michigan Is Larger Than These 5 Places
I won’t make a lame size matters joke here, it’s too dated and we Michiganders are mostly aware of just how large our state is. At 96,716 square miles Michigan is the 11th largest state in the country. While we’re no…
Saugatuck, Michigan Is The Perfect Midwestern Getaway
Located in Allegan County on the lower southwest corner of Michigan, and home to about 1,000 year-round residents, Saugatuck is known as Michigan’s Art Coast. An easy get-away destination for people from Chicago, Detroit and Grand Rapids, this area is…
The Anti-Flint: Michigan’s Cleanest Water Is Found Here
Michigan has been the subject of national news of late with the water crisis in Flint. While this has been a terrible tragedy, it does give reason to give thanks for some of the more pristine water sources still available…
Michigan’s A Massive Minor League Sports Machine
Sometimes I get a little envious of my friends living in Chicago because of their abundance of sports teams. I mean, you’ve got all the major sports right there and you even get TWO major league baseball teams. It seems…
5 Reasons Grand Rapids is a Great Place to Buy a Home
Looking to fit in with the Mitten? Michigan is home to some of the best cities in the nation, but pale in comparison to Grand Rapids. While there are countless reasons to be part of Beer City, USA, we picked…