Michigan Love

You've probably finished off your turkey by now, and Christmas is just a few weeks away. Carols are playing, and we're trimming trees and decking the halls. Grab a cup of eggnog and read up on this Michigan Christmas trivia. It might come in handy as a conversation starter if you find yourself at a...
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Did you know Michigan ranks second in the country for the number of ski areas state-wide? Some of the best are located right here in Northern Michigan. The first significant snowfall of the year is forecast for this weekend, which means the 2015-16 Ski season is about to get underway. It’s time to...
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Are you looking for the perfect Christmas gifts for friends and family who love Michigan? Whether they call the Mitten State home or have fond memories of summer vacations swimming in the lake and playing in the sand, Grandpa Shorter's has something for them. Petoskey Stones - Michigan's state s...
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Temperatures set records and were anywhere from five to 20 degrees above average for four days in a row here in Michigan this week. Normally in the first week of November we’re bundled up in warm coats. Often snow is even flying. When you live in a place where winter can hang on for four to six ...
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Hemingway spent the first 22 summers of his life in Northern Michigan, a place that heavily influenced his writing. Fans of Hemingway have long journeyed to Little Traverse Bay and its surroundings, hoping to capture for themselves of piece of the magic that inspired a Nobel Prize winning writer. ...
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This Thanksgiving take advantage of the extra time off school and work, and spend it with your family in beautiful Northern Michigan. Relax while someone else makes dinner and cleans up. Walk off that big meal with a hike along the lake or spend the day skiing, weather permitting. You can even swim...
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Thanksgiving is less than four weeks away. Those of us who are lucky enough to call ourselves Michiganders have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to this great state we get to call home. Good Beer - With close to 200 craft breweries, no matter where we live in The Mitten State, we can find a ...
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It's deer hunting season here in Michigan, which means it’s the perfect time to plan a girls’ weekend getaway while the guys are out in the woods. These five Michigan towns are great places to relax and hang out with your girlfriends, and they each have something unique to offer. Petoskey This N...
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The beautiful waters and woods of Northern Michigan inspire people on a daily basis, just as they did Ernest Hemingway who spent the first 22 summers of his life in the region. Considered by many to be American literature’s most influential writer, Hemingway won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1...
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There is no place I would rather be on a sunny summer day than the shores of Lake Michigan. The water is always cool and clear, the white sand beaches soft and warm. But summer isn’t the only time of year I enjoy visiting The Big Lake. The view changes as the lake changes with the seasons, showing...
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