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Three Michigan Gems You’ve Likely Never Been To Before
What's on your Pure Michigan bucket list this summer?. I know we're only just getting started but my summer is practically already booked!. This season I'm looking forward to a camping trip to Petoskey, driving scenic M-22 and M-119 in northern Michigan, and of course plenty of Mackinac Island fudge and Traverse City wine to wash it down.
This Is Michigan’s Deepest and Clearest Lake In The Entire State
One of the best things about living in Michigan is summer on the lake. Swimming, boating, and fishing are just a few of our water-loving activities in one of the thousands of beautiful lakes across the state. The clearest and deepest lake in the entire state will have you feeling like you're floating in an island paradise in Michigan.
5 Ways To Stay Cool In This Michigan Summer Heatwave
Summer is here in full effect! This warmer-than-usual weather has been making it hard to stay cool. The CDC shared that roughly 1,220 people across the country are killed by extreme heat every year. Make sure you are having a great time during the summer while staying vigilant about your...
Two Michigan Destinations Among The Best In The Country
Michigan is truly one of the best states in the country for multiple reasons but most of them have to do with the nature within our state. It all starts with the Great Lakes which spreads to the large number of inland lakes we have, several state parks, the Sand Dunes, and more. All of these things help create the ambiance of the state of Michigan and provide some vacation opportunities for people.
Detroit Lions Player Lie To Their Uber Drivers, And their Covers are Hilarious
It's gotta be hard when your job is a professional athlete, and you're trying to just live a normal life in the community. Simple things like going to the grocery store, or going out to a bar become such a hassle, you almost have to hide your identity just to feel a little normal.
Michigan Is Home To The Second Largest Mural In America
Murals are created for several different reasons including remembering, highlighting, and showcasing someone, something, or an event that took place. Most of the time murals are made because that person, place, thing, or event is significant to the area where the mural stands. Just like anything else, no two murals...
Indiana Man Wanted by Police for Attempted Exorcism on Co-Worker
Local law enforcement is on the hunt for a Chick-fil-A employee after he broke into a co-worker's house to perform an exorcism. There have been many jokes about Chick-fil-A being a cult. And it's no secret that the company leans conservative Christian, as they close on Sundays and have contributed to anti-lgbtq+ causes. However, this Indiana employee has taken things to the next level and police want him behind bars according to Fox 59,
These Five Largest Ships on the Great Lakes are UNBELIEVABLY HUGE!
I've seen big boats before. I've been on touring ships, and seen oil tankers tied up off shore when we visit Florida and Texas, but those are SO far away, it's almost impossible to comprehend how big they really are. That's one thing that makes the Great Lakes pretty incredible,...
‘The Boys’ Series’s Newest Supe is From Michigan
The ever-popular, though controversial, Amazon Prime series The Boys has a new character joining the fold who looks like a major player throughout season 4 from here in Michigan. Jessica Bradley, better known by her 'supe' name Sister Sage (portrayed by actress Susan Heyward) made a name for herself as...
Did This Michigan College Make a Mistake With Recent Logo Change?
Soon, college football fans will have a new video game in their hands to enjoy the pageantry of college football all year long. As we prepare to choose the teams we'll take from the basements of Group of 5 conferences to the penthouses of the College Football Playoffs, for whatever reason, we choose them for superficial reasons.
Could This Be The Best Swimming Hole In All Of Ohio?
This quiet, unassuming campground is home to one of the most spectacular swimming holes in the state. There's still plenty of time to splash around this summer, and we plan on doing plenty of it!. Especially with recent heatwaves, where can Ohioans head when they want to beat the heat?
Car Insurance Rates in Michigan Are Getting Even Worse
Without a doubt, my least favorite thing about living in Michigan is car insurance. Every six months I can count on my day getting ruined at the thought of contacting my health insurance provider for a password-protected PDF to give to my car insurance provider to save me from getting gouged by them when that auto-pay hits. But even that extra bit of work hardly keeps my car insurance from being nearly as expensive as my car payment itself.
URGENT: Don’t Touch Michigan Gas Station Pumps With Fruit On Them
If you drive a car, you can place getting gas alongside death and taxes as inevitable things in life. Granted the gas prices aren't always the same, every car is created differently, and gas mileage varies, everyone runs out of gas at some point. Most of us swipe our cards or go inside, then set the pump to flow automatically while we stand outside or sit in our cars. It's one of those times that many people let their guard down and are often distracted.
What To Do If An Unmarked Police Car Tries To Pull You Over In Michigan
Driving is already one of the scariest and most dangerous things that we do as humans, with there being hundreds of thousands of accidents every day around the world, injury or worse is always on the table. On top of the stresses that exist from driving, you can be pulled over for violating a law which can cause a whole separate kind of anxiety to kick in as you see the red and blue lights flashing behind you.
Wait, Can You Actually Encounter Quicksand in Michigan?
Thankfully there wasn't anything like a catastrophe in recent headlines or a movie that sparked my intrigue, this one is chalked up to genuine human curiosity: Can you find quicksand in Michigan?. With plenty of beach time at Lake Michigan in my near future I suddenly found myself wondering this...
Michigan Restaurant Named One Of The Best Retro Diners In America
There's something special about dining at a restaurant in Michigan that serves up classic comfort food in a nostalgic atmosphere that keeps customers coming back for more. And we're lucky to get a taste of one of the best retro diners in America here in the Great Lakes State. Michigan...
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Run Down Sleeping Bear Dunes
Why do people keep running down the very dangerous Sleeping Bear Dunes? Running down Sleeping Bear Dunes could cost you in more ways than one. Here's why. Sleeping Bear Dunes can be found near Traverse City, Michigan near the pinky of the mitten. Sleeping Bear Dunes has been a National Park for over 50 years receiving between 2 - 3 million visitors a year. Some of these visitors think it would be fun to run down the dunes only to find out they've made a terrible decision.
Drugstore Chain Shuts Down 27 More Locations, MI And OH Impacted
Many businesses in Michigan and Ohio have faced financial struggles and staff shortages, and more consumers moving to do business online has led to restructuring efforts to save them. And one drugstore chain that has already shut down several locations will continue closing nearly 30 more stores in Ohio and Michigan.
Unexpected Heroes: Michigan Buddies Save Choking Raccoon During Bonfire
You hear stories about someone being at the right place at the right time and saving someone whose choking, but I bet you've never heard a story like this. But I bet you've never heard a story like this. A video posted on Instagram starts out with a man kneeling...
Michigan, Let’s END This Debate: Is It Michiganian or Michigander?
As someone who has lived in Michigan their entire life, there are a few terms that have been thrown around when it comes to referring to Michigan residence. To be honest with you, I feel like one of them makes a sound like we live in a cult, and the other one is the definition that truly embodies what it means to be for Michigan.
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