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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…
Spring Events & Festivals in Michigan

Spring Events & Festivals in Michigan

Updated: March 2020 It is officially spring in Michigan, while the weather can still be hit-or-miss, on the warms days everyone comes out of hibernation. The warmer temperatures and sunshine get people excited to be out and about. If you…

LexieApril 1, 2019March 10, 2020 Around Michigan
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Best Detroit Sports Bars to Visit During March Madness

Best Detroit Sports Bars to Visit During March Madness

It’s March and for most of America, that means being invested in college basketball with the March Madness Tournament. Even though Detroit isn’t on the list to host any of the NCAA tournament, that doesn’t mean that basketball fans won’t…

KelliMarch 19, 2019July 28, 2020 Around Michigan, Eastern Michigan
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Michigan Population and Demographics 2019

Michigan Population and Demographics 2019

With a total population of 10,020,043, Michigan is the 10th largest state in the United States. While the last official census was taken in 2010, the US Census Bureau provides estimated data on the total population and growth rate for…

AdamMarch 9, 2019March 4, 2019 Around Michigan
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Places To Visit And Things To Do In Port Huron

Places To Visit And Things To Do In Port Huron

Port Huron is situated where the St. Clair River meets Lake Huron and is the easternmost point in Michigan. Known as the maritime capital of the Great Lakes, Port Huron is the hub of freshwater history. Port Huron is home…

ElyseFebruary 27, 2019January 9, 2020 Around Michigan, Eastern Michigan
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Unique Wedding Venues in Grand Rapids

Unique Wedding Venues in Grand Rapids

With all the details that go into a wedding, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Searching for the perfect wedding venue can be an overwhelming experience, but lucky for you I have found some of the…

ElyseFebruary 17, 2019February 12, 2019 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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Ice Fishing Safety in Michigan

Ice Fishing Safety in Michigan

Ice fishing in Michigan is a time-honored tradition. However, with the ever constant changing weather patterns, sportspeople that want to take to the ice to enjoy this Michigan past time must know and respect the conditions. No ice is truly…

JoeFebruary 7, 2019 Around Michigan
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Best Mexican Restaurants in Michigan

Best Mexican Restaurants in Michigan

If you live in Michigan and like Mexican food – you’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of the best Mexican restaurants in the state of Michigan. This list is in alphabetical order. Think we’ve left any locations off the…

MikeJanuary 28, 2019May 18, 2020 Around Michigan
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Food Challenges in Michigan

Food Challenges in Michigan

Ever dream of eating 5 pounds of nachos, what about 21 scoops of ice cream? Well, you can. Michigan has a surprising number of food challenges throughout the state; some of which have been featured on TV. If you think…

LexieJanuary 18, 2019July 9, 2020 Around Michigan
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Grand Rapids Best Coffee Shops to Beat the Winter Blues

Grand Rapids Best Coffee Shops to Beat the Winter Blues

When you think of West Michigan, most people usually think of the endless breweries in the area as Grand Rapids is named Beer City, USA. However, you can find just as many coffee shops as breweries in Grand Rapids that…

KelliJanuary 8, 2019January 8, 2019 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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Michigan Pro and College Sports Blogs

Michigan Pro and College Sports Blogs

It’s a fun time of year to be a pro and/or college sports fan in Michigan right now, as there’s a lot of activity. Let’s run down what’s going on in December: Bowl games for multiple college squads (and playoffs…

AdamDecember 29, 2018February 18, 2019 Around Michigan
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