Author: Sophie Boudreau
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Tiptoe through the tulips: A guide to Tulip Time 2026 in Holland, Michigan
Make memories amid millions of tulips during Michigan’s most beloved springtime flower festival.
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10 celebrities who went to college in Michigan
Learn about 10 stars of stage and screen who spent their university glory days right here in the Great Lakes State.
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That one time in Michigan: When Lake Huron had an extremely rare cyclone
Take a look back at “Huron Hurricane,” one of the most memorable moments in Michigan meteorological history.
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8 fascinating facts about Lake Erie, the most underrated Great Lake
Learn about an oft-overlooked treasure with this roundup of fun facts and figures about our lovely Lake Erie.
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Marche du Nain Rouge 2026: Detroit’s quirky festival celebrating a mythical red dwarf
Dress up in your quirkiest costumes and venture out to find the infamous Nain Rouge, who has kept Detroiters on their toes for generations.
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That one time in Michigan: When a fire burned the Thumb off the map
One of our state’s most destructive natural disasters struck in 1881. Explore the history of this tragedy, which killed hundreds of Michiganders.
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5 times labor unions made history in Michigan
Labor reform and Michigan go hand-in-hand. Take a trip through history to explore the legacy of Michigan labor unions and their enduring benefits for workers.
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7 Black Motown legends who shaped music history
Put on your dancing shoes and jump into the history of Motown, where Black artists laid the foundation for modern music.
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That one time in Michigan: When marijuana was legal for 22 days in 1972
Explore the unique history of cannabis in Michigan, from a star-studded Ann Arbor rally to a three-week reprieve from marijuana laws in the 1970s.
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9 Michigan-made world records that will make you proud to call our state home
Searching for proof that Michigan is world-class? Look no further than our roundup of world records held by Michiganders and the Mitten State itself.