Cannabis is a pretty big deal in Michigan—and there’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from the industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital. Here are nine things you need to know this week:
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From Escanaba to 8 Mile: Here are 16 works filmed or set in Michigan
From movies to video games, here’s a glimpse of our favorite cultural pieces that were set or filmed in Michigan.
Biden Administration Announces New Measures to Protect LGBTQ Americans
The measures include efforts to protect LGBTQ community organizations from threats and releasing funds for new programs that will support the physical and mental health of LGBTQ youth.
States With The Most Drive-In Movie Theaters
There’s only 177 drive-ins left in the US, with most clustered in the East and Midwest. Can you guess how many are in Michigan?
9 of Traverse City’s most historic buildings—and the stories they tell
Today they’re hip breweries and luxury living spaces, but once upon a time they were candy factories and hospitals. These are the real origin stories of some of Traverse City’s most storied buildings.
15 Memorial Day Weekend Ideas for Michiganders Not Heading North
Skip the traffic. These are great ways to spend your weekend.
You Can Visit These 1,000-Year-Old Native American Carvings in Michigan’s Thumb
Along a backroad just south of Bad Axe, a small dirt parking lot and an unassuming sign are the only hints of something bigger—and deeply significant to the Indigenous people of Michigan—in the woods beyond.
20 of the Best Travel Destinations Where the US Dollar Stretches the Most
Travel is becoming even more expensive this year due to fuel prices, inflation, and labor shortages. Consider visiting these international destinations where you can get the most bang for your buck.
Offbeat Adventures: Travel to the Coolest Hidden Wonders in Every US State
As more and more people venture out to make up for the last few pandemic-ridden years, you might be looking to go a little farther off the beaten path to avoid the crowds. Stacker did some digging and found a hidden travel gem for every state, using data from Atlas Obscura.
What Spring Looks Like in Every State
Slowly but surely, many Americans are shedding their coats and heading outdoors to embrace the welcomed change of seasons as spring unfolds around the country. Using historical weather data and various event listings, Stacker gathered 50 different looks at spring around the country.
States With The Biggest Native American Populations
More than 5 million Native Americans live in the United States as members of 574 federally recognized and 63 state-recognized tribes.
Op-Ed: Boosting Business in Kalamazoo Starts With Fixing Our Roads
Funding from the Biden administration’s Infrastructure law will “transform Kalamazoo’s downtown to be safer, more inviting, and more prosperous for local businesses,” writes entrepreneur Kim Guess.
This Country Singer Wants More Michiganders to ‘Wake N’ Bake’
Michigan-born country music singer-songwriter Sadie Bass is bringing tried-and-true lessons from the Great Lakes State to the national stage with the release of a new music video for her warm-weather single, Wake N’ Bake.
Need to Get Outside? These 15 Michigan State Parks Are a Half-Hour Away or Less
Fun fact: Throughout most of Michigan, you’re almost never more than a half-hour away from a state park. With 101 state parks and recreation areas, as well as five national parks, a day trip is within reach of just about every Michigander.
7 Quick Hits of Cannabis News From Across Michigan
Cannabis is a pretty big deal in Michigan—and there’s never a shortage of newsworthy headlines from the industry as the state inches closer to becoming the nation’s weed capital.
5 Michigan women who made history
Through activism, sports, astronautics, and monumental court cases, these five trailblazers made history in the Mitten…and the world.
5 Places in the Lower Peninsula to Plan Your Next Snowmobile Trip
You don’t have to go all the way up to the Upper Peninsula to have a great snowmobiling experience in Michigan. The Lower Peninsula is filled with options—like these five below-the-bridge hotspots.
Michigan Skier Mike King Gets His Mojo Back in New Documentary Film
Adventure athlete Mike King is taking his new ski documentary Lake Effect across the state in a series of special pop-up screenings and events. The project was shot entirely in Michigan—and it’s 30 minutes of ‘pure fun’ in the Winter-Water Wonderland.
Michigan’s Best Beers of 2022, According to Untappd
Want to know which Michigan beers created a buzz in 2022, but don’t want to scour the “Best of” lists? Ope, we did it for you. Cheers!
New Year’s Eve Fireworks Displays From Around the World
People have been lighting fireworks on New Year’s Eve for millennia. Stacker rounded up images from some of the best fireworks displays worldwide, ushering in a new year.
The Best Albums of 2022
Stacker looked at all 2022 albums on Metacritic and highlighted the top 25, according to Metascore.
New Michigan ‘Ferry Tale’ Rekindles the Magic of Boblo Island
Many Michiganders fondly remember their trips to Boblo Island amusement park. So what’s happened to the ferries themselves? A new film tells us.
5 Places in the Lower Peninsula to Plan Your Next Snowmobile Trip
You don’t have to go all the way up to the Upper Peninsula to have a great snowmobiling experience in Michigan. The Lower Peninsula is filled with options—like these five below-the-bridge hotspots.
5 Places in the Lower Peninsula to Plan Your Next Snowmobile Trip
You don’t have to go all the way up to the Upper Peninsula to have a great snowmobiling experience in Michigan. The Lower Peninsula is filled with options—like these five below-the-bridge hotspots.
7 Michigan Cities that Always Go Big for the Holidays
Even for a busy man on the move, Santa Claus must know that Michigan is the place to be this season.
7 Michigan Cities that Always Go Big for the Holidays
Even for a busy man on the move, Santa Claus must know that Michigan is the place to be this season.
7 Important Inventions That You Didn’t Know Came From West Michigan
Necessity may be the mother of invention, but these inventions were born right here in Michigan.
5 Ways to Acknowledge Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Michigan This Year
Michigan is home to 12 Native Indian tribes, so Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 10 is a high priority in the Mitten State. And the day is about more than just celebrating history.
16 Michigan Traditions to Start with Your Family This Fall and Winter
Autumn has arrived in Michigan—and with a new season comes a host of new traditions that you can share with your family.
9 of Traverse City’s Most Historic Buildings—and the Stories They Tell
Today they’re hip breweries and luxury living spaces, but once upon a time they were candy factories and hospitals. These are the real origin stories of some of Traverse City’s most storied buildings.