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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…
Where to Find Breweries in Southwest Michigan

Where to Find Breweries in Southwest Michigan

As we all know, Michigan is home to an abundance of breweries no matter what part of the state you happen to be in. Everywhere you look, there is probably a brewery around the corner or within a short drive.…

KelliAugust 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Around Michigan
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Michigan’s Auto Insurance Changes – What you need to know

Michigan’s Auto Insurance Changes – What you need to know

As you may already know, Michigan residents pay some of the highest auto insurance rates in the United States. To address this issue, Michigan lawmakers passed a new auto insurance law that can help alleviate these high costs. Starting July…

MikeJuly 31, 2020July 31, 2020 Around Michigan
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A Guide to Michigan’s Grand Island

A Guide to Michigan’s Grand Island

There are over 400 islands in Lake Superior. While Isle Royale is often the most talked about, there are plenty of others that are worth checking out, including Grand Island. The Island is perfect for a rustic getaway or a…

LexieJuly 15, 2020July 17, 2020 Around Michigan, Upper Peninsula
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Michigan’s most infamous sports plays

Michigan’s most infamous sports plays

As someone who has lived in Michigan most of my life, and as an avid sports fan, it’s been tough to swallow the sheer amount of bad luck our sports teams have endured throughout my life. While most of our…

AdamJuly 1, 2020November 24, 2020 Around Michigan
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Best West Michigan Hiking Trails

Best West Michigan Hiking Trails

Now that summer is finally here to stay, the warm weather makes it the perfect time to go outside to enjoy nature. Luckily here in Michigan, there are so many great outdoor adventures you can go on from visiting the…

KelliJune 15, 2020June 15, 2020 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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Fun June Trout Streams In Michigan

Fun June Trout Streams In Michigan

Finally, after a very long, cold spring in which we were dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, summer is starting and travel restrictions across the state are starting to lift. For the women, men, and kids of the state, this is…

JoeJune 1, 2020May 29, 2020 Around Michigan
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Guide to Warren Dunes State Park

Guide to Warren Dunes State Park

The 1952 acre park has three miles Lake Michigan shoreline, six miles of hiking trails. You can find some of the tallest dune formations along West Michigan’s coast of 260 feet, which offer great views of the surrounding area. About…

MikeMay 15, 2020July 9, 2020 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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Michigan Berry Farms

Michigan Berry Farms

Summer is right around the corner. With the weather warming up, a lot of Michigan produce will start to come into season. Michigan’s berry season typically starts in early July. If you are hesitant to go to a farmers market…

LexieMay 1, 2020September 2, 2020 Around Michigan
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How to Toddler Proof Your Pool

How to Toddler Proof Your Pool

If you have a toddler and a pool at your home, you may be unsure of what you need to do to help keep your child safe. Drowning is a serious threat to a child’s safety. In fact, drowning is…

AdamApril 22, 2020October 22, 2020 Around Michigan
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Shelter in Place Tips for Michiganders by Michiganders

Shelter in Place Tips for Michiganders by Michiganders

I, like most of you, have been finding various ways to keep myself healthy both mentally and physically while living through the new reality of life in Michigan since Governor Whitmer’s orders to shelter in place. Perusing social media the…

AdamApril 15, 2020April 16, 2020 Around Michigan
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