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What to do in Michigan this Labor Day weekend
This weekend’s highlights include the Michigan State Fair, a festival celebrating the macabre in the capital region, and, of course, the annual Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk.
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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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7 cultural festivals in Michigan that celebrate statewide diversity
Immerse yourself in the beautiful diversity of our state during these seven cultural festivals in Michigan.
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17 Michigan events to check out this weekend (Aug. 22-24)
Highlights include a beer festival on the beach (with camping) in Muskegon, a music festival in the Porkies, and a Civil War reenactment in southern Michigan.
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Plan an autumn adventure at the best fall foliage campsites in Michigan
Campsites in Michigan are just as stunning during the off-season, when fall foliage and early winter snow add a natural sprinkle of magic.
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The fascinating histories behind 6 Michigan roads
Turns out, the roads we drive every day aren’t just pavement and paint—they’re pieces of Michigan’s ever-evolving history. Buckle up as we take you on a trip down six Michigan roads with names that tell the story of the state’s past.
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The Grand Rapids Food Guide: The best restaurants of 2025
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Grand Rapids restaurants. Here’s what they said.
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The Grand Rapids Food Guide: The best Mexican restaurants of 2025
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Grand Rapids restaurants. Here’s what they said.
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The Grand Rapids Food Guide: The best burritos of 2025
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite wet burritos in Grand Rapids. Here’s what they said.

























