Colleen Stout
According to the DNR, ice fishing is the most popular winter sport in Michigan. If you've never been, that might surprise you. Why would anyone want to spend a day in the freezing cold, on top of open ice? Because it’s fun, of course! If you always wanted to give it a try but never have, Michigan�...
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Surviving winter in Michigan requires a special set of coping skills. Some are hands-on, physical abilities. Others take fortitude. A lot are a combination of the two.
1. You need to know how to move snow. If you can’t move snow, you’ll either have to spend the winter with your car trapped in t...
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Winter is here in full force with chilly temperatures and lots of snow covering the ground. If you want a break from the cold or skiing isn’t your thing, maybe what you need is a weekend at one of Michigan’s indoor waterparks. The the balmy air and warm water will help you forget the winter wond...
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We all the know the importance of reading to and with your children. It’s one of the best ways to help set them up for success in school. These chilly winter nights are a great time to snuggle up with your kids and read a good book. Below are some children’s books by Michigan authors to “check...
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We have over 97 state parks in Michigan where the natural beauty of our woods, lakes and streams are preserved for you to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. You can enjoy the parks year round, even when the snow is flying. Bundle up, get outside and celebrate winter at these State...
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2016 is here, and there’s no better time to plan out what you’ll cross off your Michigan bucket list this year. There’s so much to see and do here, I don’t know if you could ever do it all in an entire lifetime. But we can try! This doable bucket list breaks it down into one Michigan activit...
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Last week we looked at our state flag with its “super bad” elk, moose and tough guy packing a long gun, and how it demonstrates our fierce love for our pleasant peninsulas. This week we’ll look at how this place we call Michigan became the 26th state in the Union. Did you know we almost went t...
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If you enjoy winter and the outdoors, Northern Michigan is the place to be this season. Here's a look at upcoming festivals in the area celebrating snow, ice and all the fun that can be had when the temperature drops below freezing.
Ice and Spice Festival, Bay Harbor, February 13-14
This festival...
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Have you ever taken a good look at the Michigan state flag?
No, I don’t mean the green and white flag emblazoned with a helmet-wearing Spartan. I mean the official flag of The State of Michigan.
Honestly, I’d never given the Michigan state flag more than a passing glance until a few weeks ago....
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Break out the streamers, crack open the champagne, gather your friends and welcome 2016 with dancing and music at New Year’s Eve celebrations up and down Lake Michigan’s coast.
New Year’s Eve Pasty Drop in Escanaba - The family friendly celebration begins with fireworks at the dock at 9pm. Th...
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