Culture
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This family-run Lansing pet store might be the best in Michigan
Step inside Preuss Pets, the family-run Lansing pet store where exotic animals, education, and community come together.
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Book explores northern Michigan’s climate haven potential
Northern Michigan is a paradise for residents and visitors. The temperate climate, buffered by the Great Lakes, also makes it a hotspot for climate migration, a theme explored in “This Magnetic North.”
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Driftwood dragon, opal butterfly, 7 deadly sins, more at ArtPrize 2026
Meet three self-taught artists from humble beginnings and their spectacular works at ArtPrize.
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Your complete 2026 guide to leaf peeping in Michigan
So long, summer—it’s time for fall foliage to shine. Plan your 2026 autumn outings with our guide to leaf peeping in Michigan.
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Thousands expected at annual Port Huron Float Down
The unsanctioned Float Down is set to begin Aug. 16, when residents and visitors take to the water in anything that can stay above water and carry them down the St. Clair River.
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Michigan State students: 15 free resources that you may not know about
These on-campus freebies can help Michigan State students stretch a dollar further!
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Get to know these 10 family-owned dairy farms in Michigan
Once a mainstay in the state, these small generational dairy farms in Michigan are keeping the tradition (and the milking!) going strong.
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The 10 most beautiful college campuses in Michigan
Learning happens more effectively in a pleasant environment, so put these top-ranked beautiful college campuses in Michigan on your grad’s list!
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You’re never too young to make a difference—just ask Gen Alpha nonprofit Origami For Good
The nonprofit Origami for Good is youth-founded and run, with the goal of mailing origami creations and encouraging messages to nursing homes, elementary schools, hospitals, and other organizations in need of support.
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16 Michigan patios perfect for your first warm-weather meal of the year
Discover Michigan’s best patios for warm-weather dining, from waterfront retreats to rooftop lounges to cozy garden escapes.
