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The Future of the Belknap Lookout Park’s ‘Death Stairs’
Stairs are everywhere. They may be in your home, at work, or your gym (I'm counting the stair-stepper, I have "climbed" those stairs for hours). I was recently in Boston, Massachusetts with some friends, and we unintentionally signed ourselves up to climb nearly 300 very steep stairs inside the Bunker Hill Monument. The view was great but getting up and down...not so much.
A Tale of Two Michigan Mascots – the Most Recognized and Forgettable in Sports
Michigan is a place that should do mascots right. After all, even outside of sports consider the iconic cereal mascots developed here. Tony the Tiger? Snap, Crackle and Pop? Dig 'Em? Unrivaled love and recognition. When it comes to the state's sporting mascots, it's a bit of a mixed bag.
What It Means if You See a McDonald’s With Black Arches Instead of Yellow?
Oh, you thought all McDonald's arches were golden?. The McDonald's logo is right up there with Nike and Target in terms of being instantly recognizable. In fact, you don't even need to see the business name to know what it is. A pair of golden arches lets a hungry traveler...
This Michigan Cocktail Bar Has Been Picked As The Best In The State
I love meeting up with friends and coworkers to unwind and catch up at the bar. My favorite bar to grab a cold beer is Bob's Bar on Michigan Street. The staff is super nice, my miller lite is always served in a frosty cold glass and they have perogies on the menu.
Michigan State Park Visitors Urged By DNR To Avoid Doing This
Rock stacking, a seemingly harmless activity that has gained popularity on social media, is causing concern at Michigan's state parks, particularly at Tahquamenon Falls State Park. While creating these balanced stone structures might appear artistic or meditative, park officials and environmentalists are urging visitors to refrain from this practice due...
Off to a Great Start: Peek Inside This Michigan Home Where Derek Jeter Grew Up
Maybe West Michigan doesn't get all the credit, but baseball hall-of-famer Derek Jeter certainly got a great start in life, growing up in this modest Mitten-State bungalow. Derek Jeter's family had high expectations for him as he was growing up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. His parents insisted that he sign a 'good behavior contract' every year. That code of ethics carried him through his longtime career with the New York Yankees and followed him into the Baseball Hall of Fame. (Sure, there was that little incident in 2010 that put a chink in Jeter's reputation, but nobody's perfect, right?)
This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
How Many of These Classic Summer Toys Do You Remember?
Summer has descended with the intensity of a relentless inferno, leaving many American towns simmering in its wake. I don't recall summers ever feeling this hot when I was a kid, but that probably has something to do with the fact we were always soaking ourselves with cold water in some manner.
Get Ready Michigan Costco Members! A Big Change is Coming!
It's been seven years since Costco has done this, but it's happening soon, on September 1, 2024. No, you can still buy a hot dog for $1.50, and buy other merchandise at probable discounts, however, you membership is going to cost you more. So, the next time you have to...
Experience Unique Dining in the Most Northern Part of Michigan
It truly is a unique dining experience at this iconic restaurant that sits in the northernmost part of Michigan, overlooking the state's largest lake. It's a view that comes with glimpses of the harbor, where boats, ore freighters, and kayaks make their way through Lake Superior. It's hard to find...
Taking Photos at These Michigan Locations is Dangerous and Illegal
People take photos at these Michigan locations all the time but probably don't realize they are breaking the law by doing so. Not only is it against the law to take photos at these locations, but it's also extremely dangerous. Whether you want to take selfies, senior pics, band photos,...
Is This the Fastest Speeding Ticket in Michigan History?
"Drive fast, take chances." It's something a friend of mine says as a farewell. The irony of that goodbye is that neither of us has any desire to flex our gas pedals. But that doesn't mean that there aren't diluted souls in Michigan who want to test the limits of mortality and metal by seeing how fast they can push limits. This line of thinking led me to wonder what the fastest speeding ticket in Michigan history was.
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is Not ‘Yoopie’ – Please Don’t Make it A Thing
Michigan's Upper Peninsula is a world apart from the rest of the state - and really the rest of America. It's colloquially the U.P. and the people who live there are Yoopers. However, the place is not now, nor will it ever be "Yooppie." The disturbing term came up on...
Ohio Man Named ‘Pancake’ Arrested With Multiple Hamsters In His Pants
Every detail about the story you're about to read is completely, 100% real, and no names, details, or photos have been changed or altered. This is the story about an Ohio Man named "Pancake," being arrested for stealing Hamsters, which were found in the pants of his leopard-print onesie. Buckle Up.
Caledonia Man Allegedly Traded Teens Alcohol for Sex
The Kent County Sheriff's Department announced Thursday, July 18, that they have arrested a 42-year-old man from Caledonia who they say traded teen girls alcohol and vape pens in exchange for sex. In a release, the sheriff's department says that they began investigating this case back in June when they...
Do You Live In One Of Michigan’s Most Boring Cities?
If you live in Genesee County, Saginaw County, or Oakland County, you might live in one of Michigan's most boring cities. The following counties are also home to some of Michigan's sleepiest cities,. Calhoun County. Washtenaw County. St. Clair County. Wayne County. Lenawee County. Road Snacks used Census data, population...
Two Michigan Cities Have the Lowest Quality of Life in the U.S.
It's always pretty cool to see your city or state at the top of a list that praises where you live. It's not so cool when that list refers to your city as being the worst place to live. The last thing you want to hear is that your city...
Small Towns Most Michiganders Don’t Know Exist
There are several small towns in Michigan that many Michiganders don't know exist. Test your small-town knowledge against other Michiganders here. The photo above represents what many small towns look like in Michigan. I grew up in the village of Holly located south of Flint and north of Detroit, but there are towns all over the state that are much smaller.
This Michigan Home Looks Straight Out Of A Horror Movie
I'm a big horror fan. It is arguably my favorite category of cinema because of how many different departments can go into the set and special effects. It showcases the best of what goes into a movie being made. That being said, every good horror movie needs a creepy house...
Jolly Pumpkin Permanently Closes in Grand Rapids, New Restaurant Set to Move In
Sad news for fans of Jolly Pumpkin on Bridge St. in Grand Rapids - but there is a silver lining!. Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, which is the first all wild, oak-aged brewery in the United States, was founded in Dexter, Michigan in 2004. Five years later, Jolly Pumpkin opened in Traverse City. Since then, multiple locations have opened throughout the state - but Jolly Pumpkin Grand Rapids is no longer.
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