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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…
Michigan Festivals To See in June 2017

Michigan Festivals To See in June 2017

The weather’s warming up and if you’re like me it’s time to start thinking about how you’re going to spend your time once the summer weekends hit. Around Michigan there are so many festivals going on it can be hard…

AdamApril 28, 2017April 28, 2017 Around Michigan, Must Visit
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The Coolest Lofts in Grand Rapids

The Coolest Lofts in Grand Rapids

Have you found a new job or going to school in the Grand Rapids area? You’re likely looking for a place to live in the area that’s near the best restaurants, bars, and things to do downtown. Looking for a…

BreannaApril 18, 2017January 5, 2018 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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The Best Outdoor Concert Venues in Michigan

The Best Outdoor Concert Venues in Michigan

It’s no secret that Michigan summers are the best. It is also the best time to catch a show outside at one of the many great outdoor concert venues. Watching and listening to your favorite band play with a Michigan…

LexieApril 8, 2017March 12, 2018 Around Michigan
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Staycation in Southwest Michigan

Staycation in Southwest Michigan

Sometimes, instead of a vacation, all you need is a little R & R close to home. Luckily, Michigan has some great places to spend your summer staycation. Southwest Michigan, specifically, is full of great beaches, nightlife, shopping, history, and…

SydneyMarch 29, 2017April 18, 2019 Around Michigan, Must Visit, Western Michigan
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Small Michigan Companies that Give Back in a Big Way

Small Michigan Companies that Give Back in a Big Way

In today’s PR-driven society, most companies in the public eye tend to do what they can to benefit society to bolster a positive image, but what about the smaller companies? Not all of them give back, but some go the…

SydneyMarch 19, 2017March 15, 2017 Around Michigan
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Getting Your Camper Ready for Spring Camping in Michigan

Getting Your Camper Ready for Spring Camping in Michigan

As the weather starts to finally warm here in the Great Lakes state, many of us turn our attention to the camper season. Camping is a great spring, summer and fall past time for families across Michigan. Michigan offers hundreds…

JoeMarch 9, 2017March 16, 2018 Around Michigan
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A Michigan Guide to Fat Tuesday

A Michigan Guide to Fat Tuesday

Get ready to eat anything and everything you want Michiganders! Fat Tuesday is tomorrow and we just can’t wait to indulge in all the paczki and sweet treats we possibly can. If you don’t know what Fat Tuesday is, it…

AbbeyFebruary 27, 2017March 6, 2018 Around Michigan, Must Visit
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Visiting Beaver Island

Visiting Beaver Island

Beautify Beaver Island is one of the top travel destinations in Michigan, and for good reason. It is located in Northern Lake Michigan, and is miles away from the Michigan mainland. In fact, it is the most remote inhabited island…

MikeFebruary 17, 2017July 17, 2020 Around Michigan, Northern Michigan
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What People Miss When They Miss The Mitten…

What People Miss When They Miss The Mitten…

Back in April Lexie Kimball wrote a piece called “What do you miss about Michigan since moving away?” and it hit on a lot of great points that her family and friends missed about Michigan. As someone who moved away…

AdamFebruary 7, 2017January 30, 2017 Around Michigan
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The Best Dessert Places in Michigan

The Best Dessert Places in Michigan

If you know me, you know I have an unstoppable sweet tooth. I have scoured all of Michigan for the best dessert places. I’m always willing to try new places, but I also have staples for when I need something…

BreannaJanuary 27, 2017April 26, 2019 Around Michigan
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