Spend a Day Rafting the Muskegon River

When it comes to summer MI things to do, being out on the water, is one of the top activities. A favorite place to…

A Trail For All Seasons: Exploring Michigan’s White Pine Trail

While most of Michigan’s state parks are large and spacious plots, offering recreational opportunities and wildlife viewing, the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State…

Explore the Hidden Gem of Wooden Shoe Village

When checking things off your Michigan summer bucket list, there are many wonderful destinations and things to do. One relatively unknown location you might…

Step Back in History at Curwood Castle Park

About 40 minutes north of the Michigan capital of Lansing is the tiny town of Owosso, an unassuming city with blue-collar roots and a…

Play at Lumberjacks & Rivermen’s Park

There is nothing quite like summer in Michigan, and outdoor activities are abundant. If you are visiting Gratiot county, you must take the time…

Visit the Ionia County Free Fair

In mid-Michigan, the highlight of the summer is the Ionia County Free Fair. This annual event combines the bright lights of the midway with the…

Spend the Day on Eight Point Lake in Clare County Michigan

Michigan may be famous for its Great Lakes, but far too often, people overlook its sparkling inland lakes that are perfect for fishing, water…

Get Back to Nature at Chipp-A-Waters Park

As well as being home to the bustling campus of Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant Michigan has some wonderful outdoor recreation options to enjoy…

Organic Apples, Scrumpy, and Haybalers – Almar Orchards and Cidery | Flushing, Michigan

When it comes to autumn in Mid-Michigan, “awesome” doesn’t even begin to cover it. However, it definitely defines what you will find at Almar Orchards…

8 Epic & Best Antique Stores in Michigan | Mid-Michigan Antique Shops & Malls

Mid-Michigan is home to some of the best antique stores in Michigan – perfect for a day of vintage browsing! One of my favorite…

12 Michigan Chocolate Shops You Need To Try

The Awesome Mitten 13 Cupcakes You Need to Try in MI List was a big hit. We thought we should continue the confectionery crawl onto…

Most Instagrammable Spots In Michigan

Michigan is definitely one of the most beautiful states in America, maybe even one of the most beautiful spots in the world. Just look…

7 Stories Of Unusual Michigan City Names

Have you ever wondered where some of Michigan’s weirdest names originated from? Using Walter Romig’s Michigan Place Names and the power of internet research,…

12 Michigan Cupcakes You Need To Try

Cupcakes might be the next best thing since sliced bread. For starters, who doesn’t love cake? Cake is great. But even better yet, we…

Looking for the Best Tacos in Michigan?

As we have explored many times in the past, Michigan is one of the best states to live in if you’re a foodie. Whether…