The Saginaw Bay Birding Trail spans 142 miles across Michigan and is ideal for bird-watching enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.  If you heard the words "Saginaw Bay Birding Trail" and pictured a small, wholesome path full of elderly…
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Michigan doesn't have official Michelin star restaurants, but that doesn't mean the Mitten State doesn't boast restaurants worthy of them. I have never had the pleasure of dining at a Michelin star restaurant, but as a lifelong Michigan…
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Head to one of these impressive Fourth of July fireworks shows across Michigan for some festive fun.  Not everyone enjoys a large and loud fireworks show (my dog comes to mind), but as for me and my Michigan heart, I love nothing more than…
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Check out our tips for beginners and experts alike to get you started on backpacking in Michigan this summer. If you're looking to go backpacking in Michigan this summer, we'd argue that there's no better state to do it in. After all, what…
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Get your waders out, because Michigan was voted the best state for fly fishing, and we've got the inside scoop on where to go! Fly fishing enthusiasts, listen up: Did you know that Michigan has more rivers and lakes to go fly fishing in…
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Get to know the best state parks in Michigan, which offer an abundance of nature-based activities, from hiking and wildlife viewing to beaches and biking.  One of my favorite parts about living in the Mitten state is having the opportunity…
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Once known as "Father Bob," Pope Leo XIV's path to the priesthood began right here in Michigan! For several days this May, the world waited in anxious anticipation to hear who the new Pope would be after Pope Francis's death from a stroke…
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Here's your guide to Michigan's 2025 Pride events happening all month long (and beyond!). As Pride Month in June and International LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer) Day approaches on June 28, we're looking forward to…
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From parades to car shows and festivals all across the state, here are some Memorial Day weekend events to check out in Michigan. Memorial Day weekend means different things to people. Some see the four-day weekend as the unofficial start…
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From your morning cup of coffee to laundry detergent to luxury hair care, we rounded up 15 Michigan-made products to swap into your household.  With a lot of chatter about buying more "American-made" products in the news lately, you can…
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