Michigan is known as the Great Lakes State, and its citizens are proud of the natural beauty offered by the Great Lakes. However, one thing many outsiders may not be aware of is the prevalence of Michigan’s shopping malls. As…
Best Camping Spots at Michigan State Parks
Michigan is known for its natural beauty, and there are few better ways to take in Michigan’s nature than by camping at its wonderful state parks. There are literally thousands of campgrounds and camp sites to choose from in the…
Family-Friendly Breweries in Greater Lansing
Breweries likely aren’t at the top of mind when picking a restaurant to visit with your kiddos. While some breweries might be more fun when the kids are left at home with a babysitter, there are plenty in the Greater…
Visiting Beautiful Sault Ste. Marie
One of Michigan’s most historic towns is Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. “Soo Michigan” as it is referenced by many locals, shares the same name with its Canadian counterpart across the St. Mary’s River in Sault Ste Marie Ontario. Founded in…
Michigan Minimum Wage – How Does it Stack Up?
Over the past couple of years, the minimum wage has become an extremely hot topic at the national level. Interestingly, the minimum wage varies greatly at the local level, with states and even individual cities having degrees of autonomy in…
Romantic Restaurants in Grand Rapids
We all know it can be a real struggle to find somewhere to eat for date night that both you and your partner agree on. Luckily, Grand Rapids is full of many different romantic restaurants to make date night great!…
What is Michigan Known For?
Michigan is known for a lot. The Great Lakes are one (or five) of the biggest draws to our state. But the Mitten is known for more than having the longest freshwater coastline due to the lakes. Some of Michigan’s…
Best Bridges in Michigan
The State of Michigan is home to the widest range of bridges in the United States. From historic covered bridges to several of the longest suspension bridges in the world, it’s not difficult to find a Michigan bridge near your…
Tips for Opening Your Michigan Cottage
Finally, just maybe, the cold, windy spring weather is loosening its grip and we can start thinking about warmer summer days “Up North.” If you have a cottage or second home in Northern Michigan, we are starting to creep closer…
Your Summer Weekend Guide to Grand Haven
Grand Haven is nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan on the West side of the state. It’s everything you could imagine a “beach town” to be. That’s why people flock to Grand Haven from all over the country as…