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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…
10 Facts about Lake Ontario

10 Facts about Lake Ontario

How well do you think you know Lake Ontario? Many assume Lake Ontario got its name from the Canadian province, but the province was actually named after the lake. It is the easternmost Great Lake and bordered by Ontario, the…

ElyseApril 1, 2020October 15, 2020 Around Michigan, Eastern Michigan
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Your Weekend Guide to New Buffalo

Your Weekend Guide to New Buffalo

If you’ve never stopped in New Buffalo, you’re missing out on one of Michigan’s best small towns! Not only is the location pristine being right on the shores of Lake Michigan, but this beach town offers something to enjoy during…

KelliMarch 15, 2020December 15, 2020 Around Michigan
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10 Amazing Places to go Glamping in Michigan

10 Amazing Places to go Glamping in Michigan

All around the beautiful state of Michigan, there are various opportunities to be in the outdoors. One of the trendiest, fun ways to enjoy the outdoors is by glamping! What is Glamping? Glamping is well known as luxurious or glorious…

JaclynMarch 1, 2020March 3, 2020 Around Michigan
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Michigan Casinos Map

Michigan Casinos Map

You don’t need to fly to Las Vegas to find a great casino – there are plenty to choose from in the state of Michigan – 26 in total! Use the map above to find casinos in Michigan that are…

MikeFebruary 15, 2020November 7, 2022 Around Michigan
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Children’s Museums in Michigan

Children’s Museums in Michigan

Michigan has a wide range of museums across the state, some of which are created just for kids. These museums are educational and engaging, making the learning process fun, for both kids and adults. Most of the museums are continuously…

LexieFebruary 1, 2020July 9, 2020 Around Michigan
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Hottest and Coldest Days in Michigan’s History

Hottest and Coldest Days in Michigan’s History

Michigan is a beautiful midwest state that many residences are lucky to call home. Our state has the luxury of experiencing all four seasons throughout the year. It does mean our lovely state likes to throw crazy, record high or…

JaclynJanuary 15, 2020January 15, 2020 Around Michigan
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Winter Staycation Ideas in Michigan

Winter Staycation Ideas in Michigan

Michigan winters can be dreadful for some, but there are so many great things to enjoy about this time of the year. Don’t let cold weather stop you and your family from taking a little getaway! Your trip doesn’t have…

KelliJanuary 1, 2020January 9, 2020 Around Michigan
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Holiday Train Rides in Michigan [Updated 2024]

Holiday Train Rides in Michigan [Updated 2024]

It can be difficult to occupy your family throughout the holiday season, especially once the kids get out of school for their holiday break. Luckily, there are holiday trains all around Michigan that provide fun for the entire family. These…

ElyseDecember 15, 2019November 11, 2024 Around Michigan
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Michigan Experience Gift Guide

Michigan Experience Gift Guide

It is the season of gift-giving! If you’re looking for a great gift related to Michigan, check out our Love Michigan Apparel & Goods blog post. This year we wanted to share a list of great experience gifts for everyone…

LexieDecember 1, 2019January 9, 2020 Around Michigan
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Best Aquariums in Michigan

Best Aquariums in Michigan

You don’t have to go dive in the Great Barrier Reef, snorkel the Amazon River, or visit Antarctica to see aquatic nature at its finest. There’s a great chance that there is an aquarium that is less than a 2-hour…

MikeNovember 15, 2019May 18, 2020 Around Michigan
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