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Michigan is home to many companies that produce tasty foods and treats. Many are local favorites, but these seven Michigan brands have a national following, and are still produced in The Mitten State. Kellogg's - The Kellogg’s company was founded in Battle Creek in 1906. The headquarters is still...
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  Cold and snow transform Michigan into a winter wonderland. It brings with it a whole new season of adventure. Here are 9 ways you can experience the best of Michigan in the winter. 1. See an ice-covered lighthouse - Nothing is quite as breathtaking as a lighthouse that’s been encased in i...
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Most fans of Ernest Hemingway know he had a strong connection with Northern Michigan where he spent every summer until he was in his early 20s. He wrote about those places from his childhood in his semi-autobiographical Nick Adams stories, and the Michigan Hemingway Society holds its annual con...
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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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Recently Ryan, Carl and I met my sister-in-law, Jennifer Shorter and her family in Vancouver, BC for the weekend.  Jenn as many of you may know is the Owner of Grandpa Shorter's gift stores.  In our group we had 6 parents, 2 grandparents and 5 children ages 4 to 13 years old.  Vancouver is loca...
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Add coffee to the long list of tempting artisan food products you'll find in Northern Michigan. When you come up this winter to enjoy a long weekend of skiing or shopping, be sure to stop by one of these coffee roasters for a hot drink to warm up. You can also take home some Michigan-made coffee to...
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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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