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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 Small Colleges in Michigan

The Best Small Colleges in Michigan

Michigan is home to some of the best small colleges in the United States, offering students a personalized and intimate educational experience. With a variety of majors and programs, these small colleges provide students with opportunities to develop their skills…

AdamMarch 1, 2023February 24, 2023 Around Michigan
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How Were the Great Lakes Formed?

How Were the Great Lakes Formed?

One of Michigan’s biggest selling points is the Great Lakes. They are a top tourist attraction each year and the locals love them just as much. How were these natural beauties formed though? We explore this answer and some popular…

LexieFebruary 15, 2023February 14, 2023 Around Michigan
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Top Trivia Bars in Michigan

Top Trivia Bars in Michigan

Over the last 10 years, bars across Michigan have begun to host trivia nights, and they have become wildly successful. People flock to trivia nights to test their knowledge, have fun with friends and have some drinks. Some trivia nights…

JoeFebruary 10, 2023June 1, 2023 Around Michigan
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Grand Rapids Shops & Boutiques

Grand Rapids Shops & Boutiques

Grand Rapids is well known for its beer stops, but there is so much more in the city. Grand Rapids has a ton of unique shops and boutiques that are worth stopping into when you’re ready to spend some money.…

LexieJanuary 15, 2023January 20, 2023 Around Michigan, Western Michigan
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Best Wineries in Traverse City

Best Wineries in Traverse City

If you’re looking for a fun day trip idea, consider visiting some of the best wineries in Traverse City. There are plenty to choose from, so you’re sure to find one that suits your taste. Traverse City is home to…

MikeDecember 21, 2022December 29, 2022 Around Michigan, Northern Michigan
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Oldest Barber Shops in Michigan

Oldest Barber Shops in Michigan

Barber shops used to be a staple of neighborhoods. Not just a place to get your hair clipped or a shave, barber shops were a source of neighborhood social connectivity and local information. Barber shops have long been a staple…

JoeDecember 6, 2022December 12, 2022 Around Michigan
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Michigan Indoor Activities

Michigan Indoor Activities

Michigan winters can be harsh. The days can be cold and snowy and maybe even cloudy and gray. It can make you want to curl up in a blanket and park it on the couch for the day. But there…

LexieNovember 15, 2022November 23, 2022 Around Michigan
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Ziplining in Michigan: Where, When, How?

Ziplining in Michigan: Where, When, How?

If you’ve ever gone ziplining, you know how exhilarating it can be. Many people, however, only think of ziplining as something to do while on a tropical vacation or in some other warm weather getaway. Fortunately, you don’t need to…

AdamNovember 7, 2022November 7, 2022 Around Michigan
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Most Common Fish Species in Lake Michigan

Most Common Fish Species in Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan is home to a variety of fish species, including many that are popular among anglers. Understanding the types of fish that live in Lake Michigan can help fishermen have a more successful and enjoyable experience when out on…

MikeOctober 15, 2022October 5, 2022 Around Michigan
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Changes to 2022 Michigan Deer Hunting DNR regulations

Changes to 2022 Michigan Deer Hunting DNR regulations

Fall in Michigan means deer hunting. And as the hunting seasons kicked off in September with the Youth and Patriot Hunts, as well as the start of archery this past October 1st, hunters need to be aware of changes to…

JoeOctober 7, 2022November 7, 2022 Around Michigan
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