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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…
How to Play Euchre

How to Play Euchre

If you grew up in Michigan, the chances of you knowing how to play euchre are high. But if you don’t know how to play, we answer some commonly asked questions for beginner euchre players. How many people can play…

LexieJanuary 15, 2021 Around Michigan
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Silver Lake Sand Dunes Guide

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Guide

Michigan’s Silver Lake Sand Dunes are one of the most visited attractions in the state of Michigan. Popular for hikers, motorsport enthusiasts, campers, and boaters, Silver Lake Sand Dunes provides a wide range of activities for everyone. Fast Facts The…

MikeJanuary 1, 2021April 22, 2021 Around Michigan
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Winterizing your Northern Michigan Cottage

Winterizing your Northern Michigan Cottage

As winter is now upon us in the state of Michigan, temperatures are dropping. A common part of Michigan living is having a second home in the beautiful Northern Lower Peninsula or Upper Peninsula. While summers and falls bring pleasant…

JoeDecember 15, 2020December 7, 2021 Around Michigan, Northern Michigan, Upper Peninsula
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Our Ten Most Popular Posts in 2020

Our Ten Most Popular Posts in 2020

Throughout my years one thing I’ve always found an unreasonable amount of joy in are year end lists. Time really does fly by as you go through life and a well done year end recap makes me take a moment…

AdamDecember 1, 2020December 1, 2020 Around Michigan
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5 Things to do at Bronner’s

5 Things to do at Bronner’s

Living in Michigan, you may have heard of Bronner’s and that it’s home to all things Christmas. In fact, it’s actually the World’s Largest Christmas Store! So if you’re in need of some holiday cheer or new decorations for your…

KelliNovember 15, 2020December 10, 2020 Around Michigan, Eastern Michigan
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10 Facts About Lake Erie

10 Facts About Lake Erie

Lake Erie touches Michigan’s border, but it does not get as much attention as the Great Lakes with long shorelines along with the majority of the state. While it might not be talked about as often, it is unique and…

LexieNovember 1, 2020October 19, 2020 Around Michigan, Eastern Michigan
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Best Wineries in Southwest Michigan

Best Wineries in Southwest Michigan

Southwest Michigan is quickly becoming well known for producing some of the best wines found in the Eastern United States. Below you can find an alphabetical list of some of the most popular wineries located in Southwest Michigan. You can…

MikeOctober 15, 2020March 25, 2021 Around Michigan
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Michigan’s 2020 Fall Foliage Forecast

Michigan’s 2020 Fall Foliage Forecast

With October’s arrival, fall is starting to assert itself into Michigan with cooler temperatures. The lower temperatures typically mean less sun, which starts to turn the leaves into vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. Each region of Michigan has its own…

JoeOctober 1, 2020October 1, 2020 Around Michigan
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Michigan Coronavirus Resources

Michigan Coronavirus Resources

If you’ve somehow made it to this blog I don’t need to explain to you that there’s a pandemic going on. Since COVID-19 landed in our laps in early 2020 I’ve often found myself seeking data that I wasn’t able…

AdamSeptember 15, 2020September 10, 2020 Around Michigan
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Delectable Michigan-Made Foods & Drinks

Delectable Michigan-Made Foods & Drinks

Each state has the food and drinks they are known for. Michigan is no different. There are a lot of well-known Michigan-made foods and drinks that natives enjoy and love to share! Michigan-Made Drinks Michiganders are very proud of their…

LexieSeptember 1, 2020September 3, 2020 Around Michigan
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