10 places in Michigan everyone should visit at least once
There’s a new year upon us, which presents an opportunity for some exciting travel goals. Fortunately, Michigan is a state that is ripe with opportunity. Whether you live in the state and want to go exploring, or are traveling from afar, these unique destinations are so spectacular, they should be on any traveler’s bucket list. Here are ten places in Michigan everyone should visit at least
Porcupine Mountains Artist-in-Residence Program seeking applications
Anyone who has ever visited the Porcupine Mountains has likely been a little inspired. Some of us feel a desire to travel more. Others wish to slow life down. One or two may even reflect upon their place in the world. Then there are those with an artistic passion, for whom a visit sparks immense productivity. Are your creative juices are flowing at the mere thought?
Ulysses S. Grant residing in Michigan
Living here we all know that Michigan winters can be brutal. Even in recent history, we had the polar vortex of 2019. As I sit here writing, we are expecting a generational storm this Christmas. As a history teacher, I know that former president Ulysses S. Grant lived in Michigan for three years and had to deal with these snowy winters. He disliked them so much
12 things to do in Michigan in December 2022
Not surprisingly, our 12 things to do in Michigan in December 2022 includes a lot of holiday-themed events, and also other uniquely Michigan fun. Dec 1-Dec 31 Heroes & Villains: The Art of the Disney Costume – Dearborn This month marks the last chance to catch a unique glimpse of Disney magic up close and in person. Using more than 70 original pieces, including ball gowns,
Muskegon’s grandfather of snowboarding
If you grew up in a place where snow falls regularly during the winter months, you can probably remember standing at the top of a snow-covered hill of some sort and sliding down the incline. It may have been a big mountain, a small hill, or even a mound of snow made from the snowplow. You may have been on a sled, skis, a shovel, or
8 great ways to be an active part of Buy Michigan Now
The year was 2007, and Michigan’s economy was decimated. People were losing jobs left and right. Businesses were folding. Homes were being foreclosed upon. I wanted to do something to help, but wasn’t sure what. Eventually I took a trip to South Africa that changed everything. Afterwards, I decided to start paying attention to where my dollars were going, and attempted to inspire others to do