State History
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10 small towns in the UP that are magical in the winter
From French-named islands to frozen lighthouses, rustic snow-covered trails, or lively downtown restaurants, find your Michigan magic in these small Upper Peninsula towns.
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Great Lakes books for your holiday gift list
Looking for a holiday gift for a reader who loves the Great Lakes? Here are five prospects to consider.
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‘The legend lives on’: Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald still resonates 50 years later
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, the largest and most famous of the estimated 6,500 ships that have gone down in the Great Lakes.
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Celebrating Native American history. What to know in November
Here’s what to know this Native American Heritage Month.
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New book shows how Mackinac Island became tourism gem
A new book explores how Mackinac Island and the surrounding Straits region became a hub for travelers from across the country.
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Coney Island on the Great Lakes: The story behind Michigan’s famous hot dogs
Coney Island may be in New York, but Coney Island hot dogs are a Michigan tradition! Learn about the dish and how it became a Wolverine classic.
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That one time in Michigan: When an ancient, Stonehenge-like structure was discovered in Lake Michigan
Journey beneath the waves of Lake Michigan to learn about a centuries-old secret—from Stonehenge to the Great Lakes.
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Monroe is the most haunted city in Michigan, & these 5 facts prove it
Bring your inner ghost hunter to life with a visit to Monroe, the most haunted city in Michigan.
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9 Halloween costumes that only make sense in Michigan
Get started on the perfect Michigan-inspired Halloween costume with our roundup of strange, silly, and downright fun ideas.
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7 creepy facts about Michigan they don’t teach you in school
Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with seven creepy (or simply unexplained) facts about Michigan that textbooks ignore.
