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Samantha Ward

I'm a Spartan, a tree climber, an ice cream connoisseur and a passionate Michigander who wants to tell the stories of our state and those in it. I will correct you if you say soda instead of pop.
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15 Most-Underrated Michigan Lighthouses to Explore This Year

With more than 3,000 miles of idyllic shoreline from coast to coast, Michigan is home to many well-known, beautiful, and fascinating lighthouses. In fact, the Mitten State is home to

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5 Reasons Why Lake Superior is the BEST Great Lake

My great-grandma used to say there are many good lakes, but only one great lake – and it’s no surprise which one she thought was superior. Lakes Ontario and Erie

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The ULTIMATE Summer Upper Peninsula Road Trip Guide

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is like no other place on earth. Sandwiched between three of the greatest lakes in the world, it’s filled with peaceful forests, magnificent waterfalls, ancient rock formations,

Sugarloaf-Marquette

5 Incredible Upper Peninsula Hiking Trails For Every Hiker

Some of the best hikes in Michigan call the Upper Peninsula home, with impressive trails, breathtaking views — and sometimes challenging terrain. So how do you experience these stunning trips

United Artists Theater

9 Abandoned Places in Michigan to Scare You Silly

There’s something eerily magnetic about an abandoned place. Questions begging to be asked about what the destination used to be like in its prime, and what led to its current

Turner Mini Park in Old Town, Lansing

The 11 Most Instagrammable Street Art Pieces in Michigan

Michigan may be more known for its natural beauty, but it also has its own array of incredible street art and murals created by local artists and painters. Some works are

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  • Home
  • Start
    • Start Here
    • Email Newsletter
    • Meet the Team
  • Seasons
    • Spring in Michigan
    • Summer in Michigan
    • Fall in Michigan
      • Places to Visit Colors
      • Fall Peak Color Predictions
      • Fall Bucket List
      • Fall Train Tours
      • Fall Festivals
      • Towns With Stunning Foliage
      • Why Fall is the Most Magical
    • Winter in Michigan
      • Best Winter Things to Do
      • Winter Festivals
      • Polar Express Train Rides
      • Frozen Waterfalls
      • Loving Michigan Winters
  • Things to Do
    • All Guides
    • Michigan Lighthouses
    • Northern Lights
    • Gift Ideas
  • Places
    • Western Upper Peninsula
    • Eastern Upper Peninsula
    • Northern Michigan
    • West Michigan
    • Mid-Michigan
    • East Michigan
    • Southwest Michigan
    • Southcentral Michigan
    • Southeast Michigan
  • Premium
    • Premium
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    • Member Help
  • Travel Guides
    • Mackinac Island Travel Guide
    • Pictured Rocks Area Guide
    • Sleeping Bear Dunes Guide
    • Tahquamenon Falls Area Guide
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