2024 was certainly a headline-making year. Here are the wildest Michigan news stories, from a giant cake to mysterious underground holes. It's a New Year, which means it's a great time for reflecting on where we have been and what has…
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From libraries to literary-themed cafes and eateries to the best bookstores in the state, this Michigan road trip was made for book lovers!  It may come as no surprise to anyone reading this, but as a writer, I'm a bit of a book lover. As…
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We created the perfect Michigan winter bucket list with everything from marveling at snow sculptures to snowshoeing down wintery trails.  Winter in Michigan can be a wonderful and magical time. It can also be a very, very long time. Those…
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From holiday trails and historic villages to festive drive-through light displays, here are the best places in the Detroit area to get in the holiday spirit. With the literal town of Christmas located in our humble state, you could say…
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Looking to take a magical Michigan horse-drawn sleigh ride this winter? Here are 10 spots to book an intimate or group ride—and yes, hot chocolate is included. Michigan is the ideal place to experience all the magic of a horse-drawn sleigh…
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Whether you gravitate towards the après-ski drink or you're ready to hit the big slopes, here are the best ski resorts in Michigan to explore this winter.  There are two types of people in Michigan: the people who were basically born on…
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Featuring Hallmark-movie-worthy downtowns, candlelit hikes, and even a real reindeer farm, these magical Michigan towns exude the wonder of winter.  Those of us who grew up in Michigan know that winter here can be a magical time. The first…
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Shop outside the box this holiday season with 11 local Michigan businesses selling everything from coffee to a cutting board engraved with a family recipe.  The holiday shopping season is the perfect time to pick up gifts from Michigan…
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November is Native American Heritage Month, so here's what Michiganders should know about the history of the indigenous people of Michigan. The month of November conjures up many of the childhood stories we were told about Native Americans…
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Looking to buy a local farm-grown Thanksgiving turkey in Michigan? Shop local for Turkey Day from these Michigan farmers, bakers, and restaurant owners.  Two years ago, I got a phone call from our local post office. The attendant on the…
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