Binder Park Zoo

Did you know that you can see giraffes wandering around just three miles from I-94? The Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek, Michigan, is…

Awesome City Guide: Detroit’s Corktown Neighborhood

Detroit’s Corktown district is the city’s oldest neighborhood, originally settled in the 1850s by Irish immigrants escaping the potato famine. The neighborhood’s name comes…

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…

Dom’s Bakeries in Ypsilanti & Ann Arbor MI

Heading west on I-94, two prominent landmarks indicate that you’ve left Ann Arbor and entered my fair city of Ypsilanti. On your left is…

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…

Exploring the Log Slide Scenic Overlook | Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

“This is the most beautiful thing I’ve seen so far in the Upper Peninsula,” said my wife in amazement as she caught her first…

Love Jerky? Don’t Miss Visiting the Dublin General Store in Wellston, MI

Family-owned since 1935, the Dublin General Store is the place to get fresh cured meats in Northern Michigan. In fact, it is known as…

Whitewater Rafting through Piers Gorge in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Do we have extreme sports in the U.P.? You bet. And if you haven’t had a piece of the action yet, you’re missing out….

Laketown Beach: The Best-Kept Secret in Holland Michigan

Michigan is practically two big islands. Alright, Michigan is technically two peninsulas, but just like an island, our Great Lake State has a ton…

Pinball Pete’s | The Ultimate Venue for Arcade Gaming

In an era when video gaming has moved into nearly every dorm room and family basement, Pinball Pete’s old-fashioned arcade of Ann Arbor has…