From eerie urban legends to long-abandoned buildings with peculiar histories, our state is no stranger to the mystical and mysterious. In fact, Michigan is home to more than its fair share of purportedly haunted or otherwise enchanting destinations.

If you’re intrigued by—or even a little scared of—the inexplicable, we’ve rounded up 11 fascinating places to help you unearth the facts behind Michigan’s most puzzling and seemingly otherworldly spots.

Michiganders grill Trump after administration freezes $157M in federal education funding: Education advocates and leaders across the nation are urging President Donald Trump to release nearly $7 billion in federal funding for public schools that was promised to them by July 1. This includes over $157 million for Michigan public schools. The Michigan Department of Education is working with colleagues across the country on legal counsel and encouraging the legislature to work together and pass the school aid budget so that districts can make adjustments to hiring and other spending. 

7 ways Trump’s new budget law will hurt—and literally kill—Michiganders: Signed into law on July 4, President Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” will hurt and potentially kill Michiganders. Hailed as a GOP success, the bill stands to kick an estimated 17 million people off their health care nationwide, increase preventable deaths, shutter rural hospitals, reduce access to higher education, dismantle clean energy, gut food assistance programs, and increase tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans. 

Michigan State professor announces run for Congress (AP News): Michigan State University education policy professor Josh Cowen announced Thursday that he is joining a crowded field of Democrats seeking to challenge Republican Rep. Tom Barrett. Known for his research and arguments against school vouchers, Cowen cited federal worker layoffs and cuts to research funding and Medicaid as inspiring him to run for the Lansing-area seat.

Photo courtesy of Fayette Historic State Park via Facebook

Explore Michigan’s mystifying side with our collection of 11 bewildering, beautiful, and downright puzzling places in the Mitten, including:

The Paulding Light 

Robbins Pond Road/US-45, Paulding

Norway Spring

US-2, Norway

Fayette Historic Townsite

Fayette Historic State Park and Harbor, 4785 II Road, Garden

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