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The 5 Craziest Tourist Traps in the Midwest
If you're looking for a long weekend road trip for the whole family this summer, here are 5 unforgettable moments waiting to happen. Finding something fun, interesting, and off the beaten path for a quick road trip is surprisingly difficult. While attempting to make plans for a 3-day weekend road trip I found a handful of disturbing, I mean, unusual tourist traps in the Midwest...and you're not going to believe they're real.
3 Michigan Maternity Hospitals Named Among the Top in the US
Mother's Day has passed and we're nearing the halfway point to Father's Day so it's as good a time as any to see the hospitals that help mothers and fathers take on that role as seamlessly as possible. As a father of three, I can't stress enough the importance of...
These 16 Items Are The ‘Most Stolen’ From Walmart Stores In Ohio
It's no surprise that the cost of everything that we buy in Ohio continues to rise. And along with increasing prices on goods, comes a rise in retail theft. Walmart is a prime spot for thieves to steal an array of items. But 16 items are the most stolen from Walmart stores in Ohio with a couple of surprising items on the list.
Michigan Families Should Know About Destination Pass Offered At Detroit Metro Airport
It's an amenity only offered in select few airports across the nation, and Detroit is one of them. Look, there are a lot of things you can't do in an airport any more like smoke or bring copious amounts of liquids through TSA. However one of things that seems most ridiculous when watching old rom-coms or episodes of Friends is sprinting through TSA to confess your love for someone at their boarding gate.
Michigan Spot Named Top 50 Most Beautiful Restaurants In The U.S.
Michigan is home to some of the nation's best restaurants no matter what meal you're hungry for. But if you're looking for a restaurant for an unforgettable date night, you'll want to reserve a seat at a memorable spot. One Michigan restaurant offers that and was named one of America's most beautiful restaurants.
Famous Michigan Ice Cream Shop: “Don’t Bring Parties Or We’ll Charge You A $500 Fee”
As we get into spring and get closer to summer in Michigan, ice cream shops everywhere in Southwest Michigan will be a regular stop. There are so many great ice cream shops that were started in Michigan. It’s hard to choose what the best one is but arguably one of the most popular is Moo-Ville Creamery in Nashville, Michigan.
Michigan Governor Whitmer Making Strong Push For Free Community College
The idea of free ation has been something that has been debated for many years now with no proper solution. Many people feel like education should not be free or the other side of the argument is that with the continuous struggle to find your way into your desired career versus the amount of money that you spent to achieve your degree is completely off-balance.
Local School Group Encourages Michigan to Designate First Official State Insect
Currently Michigan is only one of two states that does not have an official state insect. Why is that? I can think of plenty of insects in the Great Lakes State that like to pester me all summer long. Every Michigander learned our state symbols back in elementary school, right?
Legally, Are You A Michigander or a Michiganian?
The /r/CoolGuides subreddit is one of my favorites to look through because no matter how cool the guide is, there's bound to be something wrong with it in one fashion or another. A recent post on the subreddit featured a map of the United States color-coding each state to its...
11 Roadside Oddities You May Stumble Upon In Michigan
I knew we held some weird titles like World's Longest Front Porch or being home to the cat with the World's Longest Tail, but here are some lesser known oddities you may encounter during your travels across Pure Michigan. 11 Roadside Oddities You May Stumble Upon In Michigan. From "Front...
Michigan Look For These Coins Worth Thousands
It seems like we have this conversation about some form of our money being worth much more than we would perceive it to be. It honestly makes me wonder how much the United States currency is valued within our economy and other economies around the world. I have a sense that we are given a fabricated number and that we are in a much less favorable financial situation than we believe.
Breathtaking Photos of Michigan’s Aurora Borealis You Won’t Think Are Real
In one week, we saw both sides of the spectrum as far as weather is concerned in Michigan. Starting off with early last week we got the worst weather we've seen in SWMI in a long time. Southwest Michigan suffered an F2 tornado that would plow its way through multiple cities and cause millions of dollars worth of damage. Luckily for, the residents here in Michigan, there is zero reported deaths from this tornado.
Michigan Residents Beware Of This Potential Danger
Our winter hibernation is coming to an end so we are spending more time outdoors as all the snow melts, the trees and flowers come back to life, the grass begins to grow, and the birds begin to sing. There's nothing more enjoyable than taking in fresh air and enjoying the sunlight after long months of cold weather, snow, and gloomy days. Although this is an enjoyable time that we are all looking forward to, there are some things to keep in mind.
Here We Go Again: Canadian Wildfire Smoke Headed to Michigan
If the skies in parts of Michigan seem a tad hazy lately, you aren't imagining things, and NO, this isn't a flashback to 2023. It is indeed possible you're seeing some smoke from even more Canadian wildfires in the western plains that is creeping into the Midwest. And if firefighters...
Michigan Restaurant Named One Of The Best Pizza Places In America
There is no shortage of restaurants that serve pizza in Michigan. Whether you're hungry for a regular pie, thin crust, or Detroit style, you won't have to travel far to find a pizza place. You also won't have to travel far to find one of the best pizza places in America, right here in Michigan.
Michigan Bar Set to be Featured on ‘Bar Rescue’
A Michigan bar announced that it will be hosting a stress test while the Bar Rescue reality television show films for an episode focused on the bar. Backroads Bar & Grill in Holly, Michigan, will be the focus of a future episode of the wildly popular television show. The stress test is set for Wednesday, May 15 at 8 p.m.
ALERT: Tiny Insect Invading Michigan Spreading Dangerous Disease
As warmer temps arrive in Michigan, we also see more insects coming out of their winter hiding spots. While most of those pests are harmless, some can wreak havoc on our homes, and yards, and be an overall nuisance to people and pets. And experts are now warning of an increase of one tiny insect spreading a dangerous disease in Michigan.
Which Michigan Cities Make the Most Selling Cannabis?
Since Michigan has become a legal marijuana state, both medically, and recreationally, business has been booming. Dozens of licenses are issued every year now in communities as small as Sturgis, or of course as big as Detroit, and it's become a big money industry. But which cities and counties are...
Help Find Family of Michigan Man Whose WWII Red Cross Certificate Forgotten In Old Desk
There are so many great Michiganders who gave their time and effort during World War 2 that it's hard to recognize them all. But one former Michigander, who has since passed away, may have left an heirloom that should probably make its way back to his family. Someone recently acquired...
Michigan is Home to One of the Biggest Houses in America
No, I'm not talking about The Big House. Michigan Stadium might be one of the largest buildings in Michigan, but it doesn't exactly make for a good home - unless you're a Wolverine. No, this place was once actually a house. But, like Michigan Stadium, this building holds a tremendous...
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