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
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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 its 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, which 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
Teeing Up in Mount Pleasant
With a seemingly endless variety of nationally-ranked golf courses in Michigan, there is no shortage of options for golfers heading north from Detroit, Lansing, and Grand Rapids. As I discovered
A Pleasant Surprise in the Middle of the Mitten: Mount Pleasant Michigan
Put your finger on the exact center of a map of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula and you’ll be pointing directly at Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Best known throughout the Mitten State as
We Went Swimming in Five Great Lakes in 24 Hours
Five lakes, 24 hours. Sounds crazy, right? I read about the Five Great Lakes in 24 Hours Challenge on the Pure Michigan blog and immediately knew it was something I
Moomers Homemade Ice Cream – A Traverse City Staple
Growing up in Traverse City, Moomers Homemade Ice Cream becomes a childhood staple. Located on a quaint farm on the west side of town, it makes for a great place to