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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 Outdoor Activities for Hunters and Fishers

Spring Outdoor Activities for Hunters and Fishers

Spring in Michigan is a busy time for sportsmen around the state. While spring may not hold the magic that fall does, it allows a sportsmen several opportunities to spend time in the woods as the weather turns more favorable.…

JoeApril 1, 2016March 30, 2016 Around Michigan, Must Visit
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Detroit Drinking Guide

Detroit Drinking Guide

Detroit is home to some of the most unique bars in all of Michigan, ranging from classy speakeasies to the diviest of dive bars. Whether you’re just visiting the area or are a long time resident looking to grab a…

EmilyMarch 29, 2016December 28, 2018 Around Michigan, Eastern Michigan
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Summer Events in South Haven for Families

Summer Events in South Haven for Families

It’s never too soon to start planning your summer in Michigan. Summer will be here before we know it, and every year, South Haven, Michigan puts on some of the best family events between May and August. The beautiful beach…

KynaMarch 24, 2016March 29, 2016 Around Michigan, Must Visit, Western Michigan
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Saugatuck, Michigan Is The Perfect Midwestern Getaway

Saugatuck, Michigan Is The Perfect Midwestern Getaway

Located in Allegan County on the lower southwest corner of Michigan, and home to about 1,000 year-round residents, Saugatuck is known as Michigan’s Art Coast.  An easy get-away destination for people from Chicago, Detroit and Grand Rapids, this area is…

AdamMarch 21, 2016September 23, 2016 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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Michigan Home Painting Tips

Michigan Home Painting Tips

It’s mid-March, the sun is currently shining across the state, and fingers crossed we’re past the cloudy and cold Michigan winter days, at least for 6 months. Michigan residents are starting to leave their homes without winter jackets and many…

MikeMarch 15, 2016May 18, 2020 Around Michigan
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The Best Grub & Booze In Grand Rapids You May Not Know About

The Best Grub & Booze In Grand Rapids You May Not Know About

With the recent news that Grand Rapids will be seeing the addition of 24 new restaurants and breweries, it might be time to take stock of the treasures we already have before we get too excited about what’s in the…

AdamMarch 8, 2016October 19, 2017 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Metro Detroit

The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Metro Detroit

The Metro Detroit area is home to a number of delicious vegetarian and vegan restaurants for those looking to chow down on everything from tofu to raw vegetables and more. Herbivores and curious meat eaters check out any or all…

EmilyMarch 3, 2016October 26, 2018 Around Michigan, Eastern Michigan
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St. Patrick’s Day Event Roundup

St. Patrick’s Day Event Roundup

The luck of the Irish! St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. Here are the places to be in Michigan for your chance at finding a pot of gold. Grand Ledge St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration Date: Friday,…

LexieFebruary 25, 2016January 5, 2018 Around Michigan, Michigan Events
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Best Spots for Northern Michigan Sunsets

Best Spots for Northern Michigan Sunsets

Who doesn’t love a Michigan sunset? There are many popular places to catch the sun setting on a beautiful Michigan day. A sunset can be a very peaceful and relaxing end to a Northern Michigan day and allow for some…

JoeFebruary 19, 2016August 3, 2023 Around Michigan, Must Visit, Northern Michigan
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Michigan’s Art Scene Combines Culture with Contemporary

Michigan’s Art Scene Combines Culture with Contemporary

Painters, designers, sculptors and sketch artists are only a few of the types of creatives you can find throughout Michigan’s vibrant art scene. Among these artists, musicians, photographers, graphic artists, and a variety of other craftsman contribute to Michigan’s growing…

KynaFebruary 10, 2016March 23, 2016 Around Michigan, Mid-Michigan, Must Visit, Upper Peninsula, Western Michigan
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