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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.
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Michigan Rock Hunting: 7 Unique Local Stones to Add to Your Collection
You’ve heard of the Petoskey Stone, but what about its cousin, the Charlevoix Stone? Get the insider scoop on the most coveted rocks available in your own backyard.
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Everyone in This Tiny Michigan Town Knows the Same Catchy Song—Thanks to One Teacher
“The Keyboard Song” is as catchy as any Top-40 track. And it just might make you a better typist as well.
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Explore the stories behind Mackinac Island’s cemeteries
If you care to tour the cemeteries on Mackinac Island, keep an eye out for these graves.
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Daughters of Motown: 5 Michigan women who shaped music history
These five ladies didn’t need Los Angeles to make it big—all they needed was the Motor City. Relive Motown’s glory days with the stories of these Detroit divas.
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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.
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Magic in the Mitten: 51 must-visit shops for crystals and herbs
Find rare crystals, organic herbs, and wellness rituals at Michigan’s most unique metaphysical stores.
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6 little-known library services available to Michiganders
Everyone knows that you can find a book at your public library. But far fewer Michiganders seem to know about the other library resources that are available to them—often at no cost.
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6 things to know before ice fishing in Michigan
From getting licensed and knowing the species, to testing the ice and finding the best spots to hook the biggest fish—there are a few things you should know about wintertime fishing in Michigan.
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K’zoo Jams: 12 popular songs that reference the city of Kalamazoo
In the music world, the unusual name of Kalamazoo has become a versatile tool for a variety of lyrics—and a popular metonym to refer to more exotic places, even if Kalamazoo isn’t so exotic itself. It’s a Michigan city, but it’s also now a big piece of lyrical Americana.
