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15 stops on Lansing’s beer and wine trail to satisfy your thirst
Get your drink on at these award-winning breweries, distilleries, and wineries around Greater Lansing.
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We asked, you answered: Here are 22 of the best cider mills in Michigan
Whether you’d rather pick your own apples off of the tree or enjoy a fresh glass of apple cider straight from the press, there’s something for everyone at one of the many cider mills that can be found in the Mitten State.
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Baker’s dozen: 13 must-try doughnut shops in Michigan
Local doughnuts just taste better. Meet 13 locally owned shops in Michigan, sorted by region.
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‘Squish it’: MI officials ask locals to help eliminate invasive bug
Why it’s “light’s out” for this newly spotted invasive species in Michigan. Grab the flyswatter, because an invasive species has been, well, spotted in the Mitten State and officials with the Michigan Invasive Species Program are urging Michiganders to squish it and report any potential sightings. The spotted lanternfly, a bug that shares familial ties…
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That one time in Michigan: When the Three Fires Council began
A look into Michigan’s Indigenous history.
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Redhots in the Rapids: 8 anchors of the West Michigan hot dog scene
Whether you think the coney came to Michigan in Kalamazoo or Jackson, West Michiganders have been busy making an art out of the dog.
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That One Time in Michigan…When Ghost Lights Were Debunked
If you happen to be standing in a specific spot near the small community of Paulding at night, you’re likely to catch a glimpse of this mysterious glow. For decades, legends about the light’s source ran wild—most of them ghost stories. That is, until a group of Michigan Tech students set out to find the…
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That One Time in Michigan…When a Tree Became a Portal to Hell
If your Up North trip takes you toward Traverse City (and you like creepy stuff), you might detour over to the Hippie Tree. According to legend, what appears to simply be a downed willow tree covered in bright paints is actually a portal to hell.
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We Asked, You Answered: The 6 Best Coney Dogs in Michigan
Michiganders know a thing or two about coney dogs—so we asked our readers to share their favorite spots from every corner of the state.
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Ready For Hunting, Fishing, and 4-Wheeling Season? Here’s What You Need to Know, Michiganders.
Your 2023 roundup of licenses, key dates, and rules for Michigan’s most popular fishing, hunting, and ORV season.
