Author: Ellery Weil
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Pączki Day: Why Mardi Gras in Michigan means Polish pastry
Eating pączki the Tuesday before Lent is a Michigan tradition–but why? Read to find out—and learn where to get some pączki for yourself this year.
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Your guide to San Antonio’s 5 Spanish frontier missions
San Antonio’s culture and heritage are on full display at these five Spanish frontier missions.
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13 Winter Olympians who made Michigan history (+ who to watch in 2026!)
It’s Winter Olympics season again, and Michiganders have a proud legacy at the Games. Read on to meet Michigan Olympians past and present.
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These adorable Arizona animals will turn your day around
From the furry to the feathered, Arizona is home to extraordinary animals that have captured hearts and minds.
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These viral animals from Michigan will turn your day around
Michigan is home to an adorable variety of social media-famous animals. Read on to learn all about them.
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The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia: History, rates, and more
Virginia’s oldest resort is tucked away in the Allegheny Mountains. Learn why the Omni Homestead is still beloved after more than a century.
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Bundle up for the 9 best cut-your-own tree farms in Virginia
Learn about the best tree farms in Virginia, where you and your family can bundle up and pick out your perfect Christmas tree.
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7 ways to give back in North Carolina this holiday season
This holiday season, North Carolinians are focusing on more than presents and good times. Learn about these ways you can give back in NC this year.
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The 8 most magical winter festivals in Iowa
Iowa’s winters may be cold, but there’s plenty to warm your hands and your heart at these beautiful winter festivals across the state.
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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.