Discover the KIA: Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Since 1924, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts in Kalamazoo Michigan has been one of Southwest Michigan’s finest cultural havens. As a community art school and museum, the KIA strives to
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LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve | An Awesome 325-Acre “Up North Experience” in Your Backyard
Woods Nature Preserve in the Superior Township and Ypsilanti area. It offers the quintessential experience of being in Northern Michigan, but it’s in my own backyard.
Top 5 ‘Must-See’ Christmas Attractions in Metro Detroit
The Holiday Season is upon us once again. Not only is it my most favorite time of the year, but it’s also my most favorite time to call Michigan home.
Underrated Places In Grand Rapids
We all know about the great local spots in Grand Rapids. What about the hidden gems, the oft-overlooked spots that aren’t as flashy or don’t get as much hype? Here’s
Beat the Winter Blues with a Day-trip to Fenton
One great way to beat the winter blues is to take small day trips and find hidden Michigan winter gems. Fenton, a wonderful small town 20 minutes south of Flint,
Ellison Brewery + Spirits Brings Experience To East Lansing
Months before Ellison Brewery + Spirits opened in East Lansing, I had several opportunities to stop by the brewery and see how things were going. Each time I was greeted
“Cultivate” Change: Coffee for a Cause in Ypsilanti
Legend has it that coffee was discovered first by goats when a goat herder named Kaldi noticed that his flock was acting a bit ramped up after eating the berries
Depot Town: New and Old Thrive in Ypsilanti
There is something about history that can awaken a person’s imagination and curiosity; it is what inspires archeologists to dig, Civil War reenactors to reenact, and helps the costume designers
Exploring Ypsilanti Mitten: A #MittenTrip Through the Past and Present
Geography is not my strong suit. I can point on my hand to the general vicinity of a few major cities throughout our great state (Grand Rapids, Detroit, and Mackinaw
Exploring Pictured Rocks by Water: A #MittenTrip into Lake Superior
It’s no secret that our state’s biggest assets are our natural resources. From the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes to the Porcupine Mountains, we are truly blessed. Without a doubt, one
Hearty Food And Grand Views: #MittenTrip Munising
The name Munising comes from the Ojibwe word, “Munissi,” that means island; Munising means “place of the island.” The island that those early settlers were describing was Grand Island; a
Survivor in Michigan: North Manitou Island
I am not what most people would consider outdoorsy. I can’t start a fire without a gallon of lighter fluid and have a great fondness for indoor plumbing. But, three
Bortell’s: West Michigan’s Roadside Fish Fry
Across from a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, on South Lakeshore Drive between Pentwater and Ludington, there’s a battered wooden sign—it reads simply, FISH. When summer arrives in Michigan, head for
One (S)hell of a Happy Hour at Plymouth’s Sardine Room
Here’s how you do it: Arrive at happy hour. Take the first bar stool. You’ll have a front row seat for the oyster shucking and easy access to the bartenders.
A First-Timer’s Look at Bell’s Bayview to Mackinac Yacht Race
When I was invited back in October 2014 to cover the Bell’s Bayview to Mackinac Yacht Race, it was an honor to accept. Having minimal experience with sailing or sailboat