The Other Side: Living on Mackinac Island
Living and working on Mackinac Island appears to be quite the adventure. Cars, big box stores, and movie theaters are all left behind for…
Mackinac Island Weekend Getaway: A Sample Itinerary
You know what is worse than a Monday? A Monday after a weekend exploring Mackinac Island. This week is going to be a struggle,…
Fishtown: Small-Town Michigan at its Finest
I have always found the Pure Michigan radio spiels to be smooth and enticing, but I never really took them as reality. I don’t…
The Good Neighbor Experience
There really is a great deal to love about the Mitten State, and I think that the popularity of the Leelanau Peninsula is due…
Good Food, Great People, Beautiful Views: Leland
Weekend road trips are some of my all-time favorite trips to take. They’re generally affordable and force you to explore within a three-hour radius…
See Through the Eyes of Michigan Artist Gwen Frostic
Mother Nature just dropped a foot or more of snow, and many of us are probably wondering things like, “Why do I even live in…
Want the Best Pasties in Mackinaw City? Visit Hunt’s Mackinaw Pasties & Cookie Co!
Are you looking for the best Mackinaw City pasties?!? An iconic “up north” Michigan food dishes that you must try before you die, the…
“Daylight in the Swamp!”: A Michigan Hunter’s Tale
“DAYLIGHT IN THE SWAMP!” The dust is shaken from the 1960s’ Airstream Trailer as Dean, a lifelong member of the deer camp, throws open…
A Must See List for Michigan State Park Camping Adventures
Just because summer is winding down doesn’t mean it’s time to put away your camping gear just yet. Michigan is known for its awesome…
Go Fish? 10 Favorite Michigan Charter Fishing Destinations
Michigan has over 3,000 miles of coastline, that’s longer than the entire Atlantic seaboard of the United States! Many ports on the four out…
Party in the Pantry
Traverse City knows food. Our local cuisine attracts people from all over the world. The music scene is exploding and producing some of the…
The Best Local Record Stores in Michigan
There are things a person can do without—Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, the ability to take panoramic photographs with your phone—but regular trips to record…
The Top Five Movies You Didn’t Know Were Filmed In Michigan
Michigan might not have the glitz and glamor of New York or Hollywood but, for a time at least, it did have something they…
Roller Derby
While the term “Roller Derby” dates back to the 1920s, the modern day version is immensely different than the prototype. Contemporary women’s roller derby…
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…
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