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Why Do People Think Michigan Is the Worst State?
Why Do People Think Michigan Is the Worst State?
Michigan hate is one of the internet’s stranger hobbies. Spend enough time on Reddit threads, state-ranking articles, comment sections, or “best and worst places to live” lists, and you will eventually run into the same familiar shots: the roads are…
Why So Many Michigan Towns Have French Names (and How to Pronounce Them)
Why So Many Michigan Towns Have French Names (and How to Pronounce Them)
Read a Michigan map out loud and you’ll sound like you’re stumbling through a high school French quiz. Sault Ste. Marie. Charlevoix. Presque Isle. Grand Marais. Detroit itself. Michigan towns with French names are everywhere, and most of them have…
Michigan’s Most Mind-Blowingly Weird Food
Michigan’s Most Mind-Blowingly Weird Food
Michigan has many gifts. Great lakes. Great music. Great sports heartbreak. And, apparently, a deep and beautiful refusal to let food remain normal. This is a state where somebody looked at a burger and thought, “Nice start, but what if…
Reddit’s Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurants
Reddit’s Favorite Grand Rapids Restaurants
As a Grand Rapids resident and casual lurker in the Grand Rapids subreddit, I’m always curious to read local opinions on places to eat. Reddit’s always an interesting place to gauge local opinion, particularly on popular restaurants, but a recent…
The Deepest Points in Each of the Great Lakes
The Deepest Points in Each of the Great Lakes
The Great Lakes form the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by surface area, stretching across the U.S.–Canada border and shaping the geography, climate, and culture of the Midwest and Great Lakes region. While they are often described by…
What is Michigan Known For?

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…

LexieJune 15, 2021June 17, 2021 Around Michigan
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Best Bridges in Michigan

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…

MikeJune 1, 2021June 3, 2021 Around Michigan
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Tips for Opening Your Michigan Cottage

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…

JoeMay 15, 2021March 16, 2022 Around Michigan, Northern Michigan, Upper Peninsula
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Your Summer Weekend Guide to Grand Haven

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…

KelliMay 1, 2021April 27, 2021 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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Michigan Annual Home Maintenance Checklist

Michigan Annual Home Maintenance Checklist

Conducting a home maintenance schedule is very important for every homeowner in Michigan. You want to keep your home in perfect shape and everything at high-performance for the wide range of temperatures and weather conditions our homes face. A checkup…

AdamApril 15, 2021March 25, 2021 Around Michigan
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Grand Rapids Bachelorette Party Ideas

Grand Rapids Bachelorette Party Ideas

Grand Rapids has an abundance of bachelorette activities to choose making it great for any type of bride. The planning process is really exciting, but can also be nerve wracking too since you want the bride the have a blast.…

LexieApril 1, 2021September 27, 2022 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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27 Great Michigan Nature Centers

27 Great Michigan Nature Centers

Whether you are planning a school field trip, family outing, or just want to go on a walk, nature centers provide a wide range of activities for all ages. Below you will find a map of 27 nature centers located…

MikeMarch 15, 2021March 5, 2021 Around Michigan
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Preparing for the Michigan Spring and Summer Fishing Seasons

Preparing for the Michigan Spring and Summer Fishing Seasons

As winter starts loosening its grip on most of Michigan in March, a fisherperson’s mind starts to drift to trout streams and warm summer days on the lake. While you have cabin fever and are waiting for the last ice…

JoeMarch 1, 2021February 28, 2021 Around Michigan
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Amazing Castles in Michigan

Amazing Castles in Michigan

When someone mentions Michigan, what’s the first thing that springs to mind? I’d wager most of my net worth that it’s not castles. Surprisingly, however, Michigan has a number of famous castles that are worth a visit. Still skeptical? Let’s…

AdamFebruary 15, 2021February 4, 2021 Around Michigan
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The Best Outdoor Dining in Grand Rapids

The Best Outdoor Dining in Grand Rapids

We all know that Grand Rapids is home to many incredible dining options to satisfy anyone’s taste buds. Many of these restaurants you know and love have transformed their outdoor dining spaces to accommodate the restrictions on indoor dining this…

KelliFebruary 1, 2021May 2, 2022 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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