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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…
Best Places to Kayak in Michigan

Best Places to Kayak in Michigan

With hundreds of miles of coastline and thousands of creeks and rivers, it’s no secret that Michigan has some of the best places to kayak in the entire United States. We’ve outlined some of our favorite kayak trips and kayaking…

MikeAugust 1, 2019May 18, 2020 Around Michigan
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11 Facts About Lake Superior

11 Facts About Lake Superior

Michigan is known as The Great Lake State, but not all of the Lakes get the same attention. Lake Superior is known for being the largest of the Great Lakes. In fact, it has more water than the other four…

LexieJuly 15, 2019October 15, 2020 Around Michigan, Upper Peninsula
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Your Ultimate Guide to Bay City, Michigan

Your Ultimate Guide to Bay City, Michigan

Bay City, Michigan is nothing short of a great weekend getaway on the East side of the state. I had never even visited Bay City until a few years ago. This quaint little town has so much to offer from…

KelliJuly 1, 2019January 9, 2020 Around Michigan, Eastern Michigan
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Michigan’s Forgotten Football Champions

Michigan’s Forgotten Football Champions

Forget the never ending disappointment that is the Detroit Lions for a moment. Michigan actually has seen some pretty amazing professional football success over the past few decades. It’s very possible you missed these under the radar teams, or perhaps…

AdamJune 15, 2019January 9, 2020 Around Michigan
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Top 5 Ice Cream Spots in Grand Rapids

Top 5 Ice Cream Spots in Grand Rapids

There is never a shortage of ice cream in Grand Rapids and with dozens of spots around you will always be able to find somewhere to cure your sweet tooth. Ice cream is just one of those things where people…

ElyseJune 1, 2019May 30, 2019 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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5 Delicious “Hole-in-the-Wall” Restaurants in Northern Michigan 

5 Delicious “Hole-in-the-Wall” Restaurants in Northern Michigan 

Now that its finally warming up in Michigan, it’s time to get excited about Northern Michigan summers! One thing that always gets me anxious to head up north to the Traverse City area is the many unique restaurants. I’m talking…

AbbeyMay 15, 2019May 13, 2019 Around Michigan, Must Visit, Northern Michigan
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A Michigan Made Pellet Grill That’s Perfect for Michigan Weather

A Michigan Made Pellet Grill That’s Perfect for Michigan Weather

Once we’ve survived Michigan’s harsh winter once again, I am always beyond ready to enjoy the summer weather and everything that comes along with it. When I think of summer, the first thing that comes to my mind is grilling…

AdriannaMay 6, 2019 Around Michigan
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End of Ice Fishing Season Tips

End of Ice Fishing Season Tips

While ice fishing got started late this winter, it turned out to be a good, cold and late season. In some spots in Northern and Upper Michigan, there was ice until mid-April! Now that the season has ended, sportsmen and…

JoeMay 1, 2019May 13, 2019 Around Michigan
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How Michigan’s Dental Health Stacks Up Nationally

How Michigan’s Dental Health Stacks Up Nationally

Visiting the Dentist is on the bottom of many people’s to-do lists however, frequent visits are critical for your oral health. There are several reasons people skip their semi-annual checkups, some have dentophobia and some just can’t afford it. Although…

ElyseApril 26, 2019April 30, 2019 Around Michigan
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Best Michigan Mortgage Lenders

Best Michigan Mortgage Lenders

Whether you are looking for a new home mortgage or you’re looking to refinance, it is important to compare the mortgage rates and terms of many different companies. When shopping around for mortgages, it’s always a good idea to find…

MikeApril 15, 2019August 19, 2020 Around Michigan
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