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7 Extra-Instagrammable Spots in Northern Michigan
Catch that breezy up north vibe in your next photoshoot with these gorgeous natural backdrops in Northern MI.
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6 Extra-Instagrammable Spots in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
With 90% of the UP covered in forests, there’s a natural backdrop scene somewhere that’s just begging to be featured in your Instagram feed.
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That One Time in Michigan…When the Mackinac Bridge Was Built
Whether you’re heading north into the natural splendor of the Upper Peninsula or coming down into the Mitten, few things compare to the wonder you feel as you drive over the Mighty Mac. But how did it come to be?
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Great Lakes Fish: Where It’s On The Menu In Northern Michigan’s Pinky Region
These 9 ‘Up North’ restaurants and businesses serve local fish, caught straight from the Great Lakes.
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5 Genuinely Awesome Michigan Marching Bands—and How You Can See Them
Get your groove on with these toe-tapping marching bands from MI. Here’s how you can see them in-person or online.
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That One Time in Michigan…When We Went to War With Ohio
The true story about how Michigan’s “boy governor” led Michigan to war with Ohio and got the Upper Peninsula in the process.
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22 unique Michigan city names and the stories behind them
Ready to brush up on your Michigan etymology? Here are some of Michigan’s most unusual names, what they mean, and where they came from.
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11 Extra-Instagrammable Spots in Detroit and Southern Michigan
Curate your cutest feed at these photogenic sites across the bottom part of the Mitten.
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That One Time in Michigan… When an Elephant Stormed Through Lansing
It was Sept. 26, 1963, and a traveling circus had stopped at the South Logan Shopping Center in Lansing, Michigan. One of the show’s acts was Rajjee the elephant.
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Take to the Skies! Here Are 7 Hot Air Balloons That Let You Soar Over Michigan
Michigan bucket list? Date night? Adventure to remember? A hot air balloon ride has you covered. Here’s how to do it in the Mitten State.
