A Weekend in Port Austin | A #MittenTrip “Up North”
When I was in college at Michigan State University, I would always laugh when my friends told me about their “up north” adventures in…
A Little Bit Of West Michigan In Metro Detroit: Bald Mountain State Recreation Area
As a native west-sider transplanted to the east side of the state, I am continually in awe of the differences between where I grew…
Southerner Meets Michigan: Uncovering The Mystery of Apple Island
In the middle of Orchard Lake, a 35-acre body of land towers 31 feet above the water. Enveloped in a thick covering of trees,…
How Prison History Shaped Jackson, Michigan and the World
The history of Michigan’s First State Prison is closely tied to Jackson’s history. With much chagrin, Jacksonians tell the story that when offered the…
Where to Dance the Night Away in Detroit
Spring has sprung! That means, the summer music festival season is approaching quickly and it’s time to prepare. There’s no better way to knock off…
Southerner Meets Michigan: The Vintage Detroit Guide
Do you ever feel like you were born in the wrong decade? I often do, probably because I’m constantly drawn to Benny Goodman tunes…
Awesome Mitten’s Guide to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
Detroit has so many wonderful museums to explore and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is undoubtedly one of the best….
14 Ways to Show Your Valentine a Good Time in Metro Detroit
With Valentine’s Day, February is the month of love and Metro Detroit offers tons of romantic and unique date options. So, we’ve put together…
Southerner Meets Michigan: Why Detroiters Love Sanders Chocolate
Ask any Detroiter where to find the best chocolate around and the answer will always be the same: Sanders. A Michigan staple since 1875,…
Exploring & Hanging Out in the Best Detroit Coffee Shops & Neighborhoods
Detroit is full of diverse neighborhoods with vibrant communities just waiting to be explored. A good way I suggest to get the feel of…
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Detroit Masonic Temple
Many of us who live in southeast Michigan have visited the Detroit Masonic Temple for one reason or another. The facility is popular for…
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…
Pure Detroit Tours: Guardian Building
Way back in November (you know, that month when the entire mitten state had yet to be blanketed in snow), I spent a Saturday…
Pure Detroit Tours: Downtown Skyscrapers
A few weeks back, I spent my Saturday afternoon exploring some of Detroit’s greatest architectural gems with Pure Detroit. You may have already read…
Pure Detroit Tours: The Fisher Building
Aside from being a total nerd who loves learning random trivia/factoids, by far the most incredible aspect of doing this series on tours in…
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