Author: Sophie Boudreau
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Your complete 2026 guide to leaf peeping in Michigan
So long, summer—it’s time for fall foliage to shine. Plan your 2026 autumn outings with our guide to leaf peeping in Michigan.
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The 7 best Oktoberfest celebrations happening across Michigan
Kick off fall with a few brews and plenty of fun at one of Michigan’s best Oktoberfest gatherings.
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That one time in Michigan: When Benton Harbor had an infamous cult
Find out what baseball, long beards, and Christ-given immortality have in common as we explore Michigan’s House of David commune.
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The 9 best restaurants with outdoor seating in Lansing
Gear up for a refreshing experience when you dine at these Michigan restaurants with outdoor seating.
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9 of the best early-fall activities in Michigan
Make plans for autumn excitement in Michigan without the added stress of peak season crowds.
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These 10 facts about Minnesota seem too wild to be true
Embrace the weird, wild, and downright extraordinary side of Minnesota with these facts and figures.
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9 things to do in Detroit that are off the beaten path
Detroit has all sorts of ultra-popular destinations, from Ford Field to the Detroit Institute of Arts to the never-boring Eastern Market. There’s a lot to be said for spending time in these widely appreciated places, especially when you’re in the…
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That one time in Michigan: When Detroit’s streets were flooded with bootleg booze
Read about Detroit’s fascinating role in Prohibition and how federal agents tried to dampen bootleggers’ spirits with a manmade liquor flood.
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That one time in Michigan: When lawmakers banned the word “vagina”—and sparked a theatrical rebellion
Read about how Michigan Republicans’ pushback on the word “vagina” sparked a full-blown artistic resistance in Lansing.
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8 places to spend time outdoors and catch free concerts this summer in Michigan
Treat your ears (and your wallet) to a great time at these free concerts in Michigan.