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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Book one of these cozy lakefront cabins in Michigan's Upper Peninsula for the ultimate fall getaway or idyllic winter retreat.  Whether you're looking for a last-minute fall retreat or looking ahead to book some rest and recharging time…
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From horror movies to lighter and more family-friendly spooky stories, here are 15 scary books, movies, and TV shows set in Michigan. Halloween in Michigan means one thing and one thing only: It's probably going to snow. I'm kidding, of…
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From farms that let you wander through a 15-acre pumpkin wonderland to orchards that will let you hitch a ride out to the fields, here are some of the best and biggest pumpkin patches in Michigan.  With busy sports seasons this fall, I…
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It's leaf-peeping season in Michigan, and we have your official Gander Guide to where (and when) to see the best fall colors. Fall in Michigan is the absolute best season, whether you're a born-and-bred Michigander or just visitin' the…
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We rounded up some local art trails in the Mitten, including Lapeer's Nature on Nepessing trail, which makes for a fun night out for the whole family.  Michigan is home to many beautiful things—rich Indigenous history, sugar-sand beaches,…
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What's better than Taco Tuesday? A Taco Tuesday with a deal! Here are some of the best places to save on tacos in the Grand Rapids area, from chains to little-known local eateries.  There are two things I love most in this world: writing…
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