6 Michigan Podcasts To Listen To Right Now
As more media platforms are catching up to the “on-demand economy,” podcasts are suddenly all the rage again. And why not? You can listen along in…
10 Little Known Facts About Michigan Agriculture
As you’re enjoying backyard barbecues this summer, do you consider where the cherries in your cherry pie were grown? Or perhaps where the beef in your…
24 Shops To Celebrate Record Store Day In Michigan
You’ve heard of Christmas in July, but April 22nd is practically the best holiday of the year for music lovers. Record Store Day celebrates…
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…
The Best Dock Fishing Spots Across The Mitten
While Michigan has enough lakes to accommodate nearly any size boat, fishing isn’t just for those out on the open water. From Lake Michigan to…
4 Mouth-Watering Waffle Options In West Michigan
The humble waffle isn’t always thought of as a high quality breakfast food. Often times, we’re simply grabbing the pre-cooked variety out of a…
Pi Day: More Than Just Math In The Mitten
March 14th marks the celebration of Pi Day, also known as an excuse to eat pie and all other circular sweets in appreciation for…
Pączki Day in the Mitten: It’s Not Just a Donut!
Originally published on February 8th, 2016. Fat Tuesday is finally here which means its Pączki Day! This day is celebrated by indulging in the…
February Events To Love In The Awesome Mitten
There’s so much to love about Michigan in February! From classic winter festivals to amazing productions, beer festivals, races, and more. The opportunities are…
Celebrating Michigan’s Birthday With 10 Of Our Favorite Facts
180 years ago, on January 26th, 1837, our beautiful mitten became the 26th addition to the United States. Here at The Awesome Mitten we’re celebrating…
An Exhilarating Winter Activity: Muskegon Luge Track
Can You Guess This Michigan Sport? Anyone who lives in Michigan is familiar with sledding and ice skating. Some may have even experienced the…
Michigan’s Birthday Scavenger Hunt
Michigan’s birthday is almost here again. Our Annual Michigan Birthday Bake Off is underway and people are voting on our Facebook page for their…
5 Tea-rrific Tea Shops In The Mitten
There is something satisfying about wrapping your cold hands around a steaming cup of tea and warming from the inside out as you take…
10 Michigan Rock & Roll Hall Of Famers
Near the end of last year, the 2017 class of award-winning musicians was announced for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Although none of…
Kalamazoo History Puts Michigan On The Map
Kalamazoo, the popular small town in the southwestern portion of the Awesome Mitten, is rich in culture, civil rights heritage and innovation. I spoke…
End of content
End of content