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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…
Tips to Prevent Spring Basement Flooding

Tips to Prevent Spring Basement Flooding

While most of us in Michigan are happy to see warmer weather, spring can be a tough time on basements. As we had a winter filled with snowfall – the water table in the ground is high as snow melts.…

JoeMarch 24, 2025March 24, 2025 Around Michigan
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Patios in Mid-Michigan

Patios in Mid-Michigan

The weather is flirting with warmer temperatures as Spring starts to roll in. When the warmer weather starts to hit, Michiganders are known to try and soak up the vitamin D and maybe enjoy a beverage on a patio as…

LexieMarch 15, 2025March 12, 2025 Around Michigan
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Best Wedding Venues in Michigan

Best Wedding Venues in Michigan

Planning a wedding in Michigan offers a delightful array of venues, each reflecting the state’s unique charm across its diverse regions. Whether you’re dreaming of a rustic barn setting, a grand historic mansion, or a serene lakeside ceremony, Michigan has…

MikeFebruary 15, 2025February 11, 2025 Around Michigan
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How Michigan Became a Top Marijuana Producer

How Michigan Became a Top Marijuana Producer

Michigan, famously known for its automotive history and stunning Great Lakes, has recently added a new feather to its cap — becoming a leading state in the marijuana industry. From humble beginnings with medical legalization to becoming a powerhouse in…

AdamJanuary 15, 2025January 7, 2025 Around Michigan
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Michigan Ice Climbing

Michigan Ice Climbing

When it comes to winter activities in Michigan, sledding, tubing, and hitting the slopes at ski and snowboard resorts might be the first things that come to mind. Maybe gliding across an ice rink during the chilly months is more…

LexieJanuary 1, 2025January 6, 2025 Around Michigan, Upper Peninsula
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10 Michigan-Made Foods You Have to Try

10 Michigan-Made Foods You Have to Try

Michigan is famous for its stunning Great Lakes, cozy small towns, and rich automotive history—but did you know it’s also a foodie paradise? From iconic sweet treats to hearty classics, Michigan has given us some incredible culinary creations. Whether you’re…

MikeDecember 17, 2024December 17, 2024 Around Michigan
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Michigan Snowmobile Trail Regulations

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Regulations

For the first time in several years, the northern region of Michigan has been blanketed with several feet of snow just in time for the official opening of the snowmobile trail season on December 1st. This rare early-season accumulation marks…

JoeDecember 1, 2024December 4, 2024 Around Michigan
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Michigan’s Drive Thru Christmas Light Displays

Michigan’s Drive Thru Christmas Light Displays

Michigan’s holiday season comes alive with the magic of twinkling lights and festive displays, and one of the best ways to experience the wonder is through its enchanting drive-thru Christmas light displays. From glowing tunnels of lights to larger-than-life holiday…

LexieNovember 15, 2024November 20, 2024 Around Michigan, Michigan Events
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Michigan’s Most Infamous Crimes

Michigan’s Most Infamous Crimes

In honor of Halloween, why not a post about Michigan’s dark past? Michigan has seen its fair share of infamous crimes that have gripped the state, and at times, the entire country. These chilling stories of unsolved mysteries, serial killings,…

AdamOctober 31, 2024October 25, 2024 Around Michigan
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Sea Lamprey: The Scariest Fish In Lake Michigan

Sea Lamprey: The Scariest Fish In Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan is home to an array of fascinating species, but there is one fish that strikes fear into the hearts of those who encounter it – the sea lamprey. With its eel-like body, circular mouth filled with sharp, jagged…

MikeOctober 15, 2024October 9, 2024 Around Michigan
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