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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…
The Best Ice Skating Spots in Michigan [Updated 2024]

The Best Ice Skating Spots in Michigan [Updated 2024]

Michigan’s winter wonderland transforms into a skater’s paradise as icy landscapes beckon with a promise of gliding adventures. From scenic frozen lakes to bustling city rinks, Michigan boasts an array of enchanting ice skating spots that encapsulate the true essence…

BreannaJanuary 18, 2017November 11, 2024 Around Michigan
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What To Do In Michigan If You Hate Winter

What To Do In Michigan If You Hate Winter

Anyone who knows me knows that I hate winter. I still live here because the changing Michigan seasons are downright beautiful and summer makes putting up with winter worth it. Some people love the winter activities that Michigan offers. Others…

LexieJanuary 8, 2017November 3, 2017 Around Michigan
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Michigan Ice Fishing

Michigan Ice Fishing

The fall hunting season is fading away. Muzzleloader season in Michigan ended on December 18th and the window for those in areas for doe permits wraps up on January 1st. As the weather gets even colder, the Michigan outdoor sports…

JoeDecember 28, 2016December 7, 2018 Around Michigan, Must Visit
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New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Michigan

New Year’s Eve Celebrations in Michigan

Updated: December 2019 Don’t watch the ball drop from your living room this year. Ring in 2020 by celebrating with friends and family at a New Year’s Eve event in your area. There are many celebrations happening across Michigan on…

KynaDecember 19, 2016December 18, 2019 Around Michigan, Michigan Events
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Outdoor Winter Activities in Michigan You Must Try this Season

Outdoor Winter Activities in Michigan You Must Try this Season

The winter season is one of the most magical & wonderful times of the year in Michigan. No one can deny that snow falling from the sky or it glistening over the trees is a beautiful sight to see. Not only…

AbbeyDecember 9, 2016November 22, 2021 Around Michigan, Mid-Michigan, Northern Michigan, Upper Peninsula, Western Michigan
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Byron Center, Michigan – Community Spotlight

Byron Center, Michigan – Community Spotlight

Byron Center is a small community located in Western Michigan just 14 miles southwest of the city of Grand Rapids. While Grand Rapids deservedly grabs a large amount of attention when it comes to up and coming cities in Michigan,…

MikeNovember 29, 2016May 18, 2020 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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Internet Fame: UM vs. MSU Football, Dantonio vs. Harbaugh

Internet Fame: UM vs. MSU Football, Dantonio vs. Harbaugh

It was big news three weeks ago when Michigan finally got over the hump and beat Michigan State on the football field for the first time in three years. Leading up to the game, as has been the tradition in recent…

AdamNovember 19, 2016November 21, 2016 Around Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Mid-Michigan
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Top 5 Up-And-Coming Michigan Breweries

Top 5 Up-And-Coming Michigan Breweries

Michigan has a reputation for its craft beer scene. With breweries like Founders and Bells steadily growing it can sometimes be hard to try something new. Michigan is full of craft breweries that are not well known but serve up…

TylerNovember 9, 2016July 28, 2020 Around Michigan
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Top 10 Lighthouses to Visit in Michigan

Top 10 Lighthouses to Visit in Michigan

Michigan has beautiful beaches and beautiful shores, but some of those shores are dangerous for sailors. That is why Michigan has an abundance of amazing lighthouses all along its shores. There are different travel plans and road trips to see…

KatOctober 30, 2016July 26, 2018 Around Michigan
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Concerts to Look Forward to for the Remainder of 2016

Concerts to Look Forward to for the Remainder of 2016

The busy-ness of the holiday season will be here before you know it! That doesn’t mean you don’t have time for a concert or two during November and December. We’ve highlighted some of the best concerts coming to Michigan for…

LexieOctober 20, 2016January 5, 2018 Around Michigan
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