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22 nightlife hotspots in Grand Rapids for trivia, karaoke, and more
Here’s where to have fun after dark in West Michigan.
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3 ideas for an unforgettable date night in Lansing
Embark on one of these three adventures in Lansing next date night for an evening you and your partner will never forget.
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‘See you next year’: How Michigan students benefit from repeating teachers
Learn how this elementary school teacher in East Lansing is keeping her students “in the loop”.
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That one time in Michigan: When we invented Devil’s Night
Did you know Devil’s Night is a Michigan thing? While kids in other states cause mischief on the night before Halloween, 1930s Detroit is where the “holiday” as we know it began. Let’s talk about it.
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22 places in Michigan that feel like a portal to another world
From cliffsides and lakes to bridges and gardens, we’ve got all the natural and human-made Michigan creations that feel like another universe.
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That one time in Michigan: When the Dogman became real
The tale of how a radio DJ created an urban legend as a prank, only for Michiganders all across the state to later claim they saw the creature he’d made up.
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Yes, Bat Week is a real thing. Here’s how to protect them in Michigan
Move over Shark Week—it’s time to celebrate Michigan’s most fascinating and misunderstood mammal: the bat.
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Try to explain these 8 urban legends, haunted hotspots, and ghost sightings in Michigan
From fallen soldiers and heartbroken lovers to witches’ curses and unexplained creatures, here are the best spooky stories in Michigan.
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Relive your childhood at these 28 Michigan drive-ins and arcades
Whether you’re looking for a theater revival you can enjoy with your kids or just a cool arcade for your next date night, we’ve got the low-down on where to find nostalgic fun in Michigan.
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Can you guess Michigan’s 10 oldest cities and towns? Here’s how they got started.
History buff? Mitten traveler? If you’re curious to see a living slice of Michigan history first-hand, consider stopping by one of our 10 oldest cities and towns. Here’s why they’re worth a visit.

























