Michigan

Michigan has many homegrown authors, and their writing is often influenced by the state's unique landscape and economic makeup. These books take you from the urban streets of Detroit to the wilderness of the Upper Peninsula. Grab a blanket, snuggle up and enjoy one of these good reads this win...
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Lake Michigan, and the other Great Lakes that surround the Mitten State, are as beautiful in winter as they are in summer. In fact, winter may be the season that best displays the incredible power the water holds. That water can create some weird phenomenon in Michigan when the temperatures drop and...
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Michigan is a unique place to live with its proximity to the Great Lakes and the strange weather patterns that come with it. Some of us love winter and some of us put up with it so we can enjoy the gorgeous summers at the beach. But all us know that the best way to survive a bad winter is to keep ...
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It's almost Thanksgiving. Can you believe it? The weather has been A-mazing the last few months and it's hard to believe Christmas is only a month and a half away. I've already started some holiday shopping for friends and family and my kids are already making out their Christmas lists. I try to sh...
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Michigan winters are cold. They’re snowy too. It’s possible to not only survive, but thrive, when the temperatures drop and snow flies. Here’s some tips for enjoying winter in The Mitten State. Wear Proper Winter Clothing There’s no question, the most uncomfortable part about winter is being...
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Hunting season quietly started in Michigan in late August with Elk. It reaches full frenzy in November when regular firearm for deer opens on November 15th. But don't worry if stalking animals Elmer Fudd style isn't your thing. There are plenty of other targets to set your sights on in Michigan. 1...
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Visit one of these eight Michigan pumpkin patches to experience a perfect fall day with your family. Take a hayride, snack on cider and doughnuts and, of course, pick out the perfect pumpkin for your jack-o-lantern. Gull Meadow Farms Gull Meadow Farms is the place to be for fall family fun in West M...
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Like any other state in The Union, Michigan has its share of weird local legends and mysteries. Here are 10 of the strangest that are sure to give you goosebumps this Halloween. 1. Little Mary's Grave in Jackson The death of a child is difficult for any parent, but imagine if you accidentally buried...
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Michiganders know one of the best things about living here is getting to enjoy four distinct seasons, and Autumn is on the way. Days are getting shorter. Soon the air will be crisp, and the forests will start to show their blazing red, orange and yellow fall colors. Taking a Michigan Fall Color Tour...
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Apples, cherries, blueberries, peaches -- we’re known for the many varieties of juicy fruit grown here in Michigan. And there’s no better way to enjoy that fruit than by putting it in between some crust and making a pie out of it. Pie is one of the best comfort foods. It’s sweet, delicious and...
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