Colleen Stout

Fall weather arrived all over Michigan this week after we had an unusually warm September. Now that cooler temperatures are here, it's time to turn on the ovens and do some fall baking. What better way to start than with an apple pie made from fresh Michigan apples? First, go to your local orch...
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Michigan has been trending on social media all week thanks to a story about a rock hunter from Copemish who found a 93-pound Petoskey stone in Lake Michigan near Northport. The man says he saw the stone buried in several feet of sand off shore. He made three trips to the stone’s location b...
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One of the best ways to enjoy the fall season in Michigan is to visit a local farm market or orchard where you can fill up your basket with fresh picked apples, straight-from-the-tree cider and homemade donuts that are still warm. So put on your sweater, grab a pumpkin spice latte and take a drive t...
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Like anywhere else, Michigan has its own set of colloquialisms. If you want to understand the Michigan vernacular, start with this list of vocabulary words. Don't worry, there won't be a test! The Mitten - A nickname for Michigan, because the lower peninsula is shaped like a mitten. Michigander ...
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Michigan is one of the top producers of craft beer in the country. With over 200 breweries, that number has doubled since 2010. It's consistently ranked as one of the top four beer states in the nation. Many of the breweries incorporate Michigan's abundant fruit crops into their brews, leading to i...
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Labor Day is the unofficial start of winter in Michigan. If you’re not from Michigan, you’re double checking your calendar and thinking that you're pretty sure winter doesn’t start until December 22nd. You wonder what about fall? Fall is glorious here. Our landscape turns shades of red, oran...
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If you want to see amazing fall color, Michigan is the place to be in October. Our thick forests full of hardwoods paint the landscape in brilliant reds, yellows and oranges. Our plentiful orchards and farm markets ensure you’ll be able to take home some of our autumn bounty for yourself. Colors ...
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Northern Michigan is a popular destination for fall color tours. Blazing reds, oranges and yellows paint the abundant forest and look even more vivid against the blue backdrop of Lake Michigan. If you’re headed up here this autumn, add a few stops at the local wineries to your itinerary. Michigan�...
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Families have been road tripping to Niagara Falls ever since Henry Ford’s Model T rolled off the assembly line in Detroit. The youngest children, to Grandma and Grandpa, and everyone in between, are awed by the roaring waters that drain four of the five Great Lakes. Niagara is just a one day driv...
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Islands are scattered throughout Michigan’s Great Lakes, but only a few are accessible and provide amenities for visitors. Most of the islands below are accessible by ferry, and many of the ferries will even transport your vehicle and RV. Whether you’re looking for a unique day trip or a quiet, ...
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