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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…
Your Winter Weekend Guide to Grand Haven

Your Winter Weekend Guide to Grand Haven

Michiganders and tourists from around the world flock to Grand Haven during the summer months. While summer is a great time to visit, there are plenty of reasons to visit the city in the winter too. Read on to find…

LexieNovember 1, 2019July 9, 2020 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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National Stress Awareness Day – November 6th

National Stress Awareness Day – November 6th

With the holidays approaching and the hours of darkness increasing, the end of the year can be stressful for people in Michigan. That’s why it’s important to acknowledge the stress and create a plan to help you manage it. National…

Around MichiganOctober 31, 2019October 31, 2019 Around Michigan, Michigan Events
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What to Know About Michigan DMVs

What to Know About Michigan DMVs

Going to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in any state can be a dreaded trip for many individuals. In Michigan, everything is housed under the Secretary of State (SOS), which are offices that can complete a wide variety of…

KelliOctober 21, 2019July 30, 2020 Around Michigan
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Top 10 Nursing Colleges in Michigan

Top 10 Nursing Colleges in Michigan

Michigan has a lot of educational options when it comes to colleges and universities. For those looking to pursue a career in nursing, Michigan has some of the top programs in the country. Here are the best of the best.…

AdamOctober 18, 2019March 25, 2020 Around Michigan
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Michigan’s Biggest Inland Lakes

Michigan’s Biggest Inland Lakes

When people talk from afar about our great state conversations don’t make it far without mention of the Great Lakes. This is warranted of course, but to the uninitiated, it’s easy to gloss over the still very large, very impressive,…

AdamOctober 15, 2019January 9, 2020 Around Michigan
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Michigan’s Favorite Halloween Candy and How it Affects Your Child’s Teeth

Michigan’s Favorite Halloween Candy and How it Affects Your Child’s Teeth

With Halloween quickly approaching, many children look forward to dressing up in their favorite costumes and most of all, getting to eat a bunch of candy! It’s always a fun time to go from neighborhood to neighborhood collecting as much…

KelliOctober 4, 2019November 21, 2019 Around Michigan
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What to Know About Detroit’s Fall Beer Festival

What to Know About Detroit’s Fall Beer Festival

Aside from being known as the Great Lakes state and Detroit being the car capital of the world, in the past decade craft beer has been making its appearance known throughout Michigan. Home to more than 300 breweries, it’s safe…

KelliOctober 1, 2019October 24, 2019 Around Michigan, Michigan Events
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Mexican Restaurants in Grand Rapids

Mexican Restaurants in Grand Rapids

If I had to choose my favorite thing about West Michigan, it would be all of the amazing restaurants and more specifically, Mexican restaurants. I’m not talking about Taco Bellesque Mexican food. I’m talking about the flavorful, authentic, real-deal Mexican…

ElyseSeptember 15, 2019July 9, 2020 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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5 Favorite Fall Attractions in Southeast Michigan

5 Favorite Fall Attractions in Southeast Michigan

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end of summer. Which means its time to start thinking about all the fun shenanigans the fall season brings. From cider mills, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and haunted houses, you’ll never find a shortage…

AbbeySeptember 1, 2019July 28, 2020 Around Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Must Visit
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The Best Fall Getaways in Michigan

The Best Fall Getaways in Michigan

They say there is nothing better than a Michigan summer, but I would like to argue that a Michigan fall is equally as amazing. When the temperatures start to drop and the trees start to change colors, you can’t help…

ElyseAugust 15, 2019August 20, 2019 Around Michigan, Must Visit
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