Chaunie Brusie is a mom of five, a native Michigander, and a Registered Nurse turned writer and editor. She specializes in health and medical writing. Her work has appeared everywhere from The New York Times to Glamour to Parents magazine.
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Ghosts in the Great Lakes: 10 spooky tales about Michigan
From lighthouse keepers standing eternal watch to a man mysteriously disappearing for an entire year near the “Michigan triangle,” here are some scary tales about Michigan’s Great Lakes to keep you awake at night.
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Oktoberfest, Michigan-style: 11 festivals & events across the state
Get ready to don your dirndls, because from keg rolling races to authentically brewed German beer, Michigan’s Oktoberfests offer fall fun you won’t want to miss!
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11 can’t-miss fall festivals in Michigan
Because no one should go through life without visiting fall festivals in Michigan that involve carving a boat out of a giant pumpkin and racing it down a river, am I right?
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Your 2025 guide to apple picking in Michigan
We’ve got the when and where to go for all your apple picking in Michigan fall fun needs, so bring on the apple cider!
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Bringing a Michigan downtown back to life, one axe and arcade game at a time
Christina and Chris Herr have revitalized their Michigan downtown by turning axe-throwing and old-fashioned arcade fun into the type of community gathering spot those types of areas were once known for.
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13 gluten-free restaurants & bakeries in Michigan that locals love
From coast to coast in Michigan, here are 13 gluten-free restaurants loved by locals. Mac and cheese or brownie cake, anyone?
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Your 2025 guide to leaf-peeping in Michigan: When and where to see fall colors
If you’re ready for a break from the heat and wildfire smoke, we hear you. We’re gearing up for fall with this ultimate leaf-peeping in Michigan guide.
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St. Clair: The storybook Michigan town with a surprising world record
St. Clair, Michigan, not only exudes charm and offers plenty of adventures, but it also boasts an impressive world record.
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8 events in Detroit to take your kids to before summer ends
Soak up the last weeks of summer by taking your family to these eight events in Detroit.
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This is your sign to head to Michigan beaches & hear the singing sand
Several Michigan beaches are home to “singing sand,” and while several legends attribute the noise to ghostly causes, there’s a perfectly logical explanation.
