Claire Mainprize is a writer and editor who covers the intersections of pop culture, lifestyle, and spirituality. Find more of her work at ClaireMainprize.com.
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5 Genuinely Awesome Michigan Marching Bands—and How You Can See Them
Get your groove on with these toe-tapping marching bands from MI. Here’s how you can see them in-person or online.
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The True Stories Behind Ball Park Franks, Vlasic Pickles, and Other Foods Made in—You Guessed It—Michigan
Every Michigander knows that Faygo and Vernors go way back in the Mitten State, but all of these delectable and persistently popular products got their start here, too.
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Michigan Wine & Beer Festivals to Put on Your 2023 Calendar
Whether you’re a wine aficionado or craft beer connoisseur, you’ll want to snag a ticket to one or more of these 13 fun-filled festivals.
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Your Ultimate Guide to U-Pick Hotspots in Michigan
More and more Michigan farms are welcoming visitors onto their land to pick their own crops—aka “U-pick”—and it just might be the best family activity ever.
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Michigan Rocks: Your Guide to Collecting the State’s Unique Native Stones
Michigan is one of the best places in the world for rockhounding. Check out this 2023 guide on how and where to rock hunt in the Mitten—plus what to look for when you’re there.
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14 Auto Shows Coming to Michigan in 2023 & 2024
Mark your calendar and polish up your wheels to make it to these 14 car shows in the Mitten State.
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13 Adventure Parks in Michigan to Visit This Summer
From nostalgic favorites to hidden gems near you, this list of adventure and theme parks in Michigan will keep you and your crew making memories all summer long.
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Let’s Get Weird: 23 Quirky Festivals in Michigan to Check Out in 2023
Michigan ranks within the top 10 on the list of most festival-obsessed states, and it’s no mystery why; some of the biggest and best gatherings happen right here in the Mitten State. Discover 23 that are happening in Michigan this year.
