Some of the bravest stories in Michigan history happened in towns most Michiganders drive right past. Before the Civil War, freedom seekers moved north through…
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Most Michiganders have seen stars from a backyard or a campground. Far fewer have seen them from the saddle, rolling through dark woods while a…
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Some Michigan roadside stops have been feeding families since your grandparents were teenagers, and a few of them still bring the food right to your...
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Some Michigan shoppers drive past big chain grocery stores on purpose, heading down a country road near Clare with an...
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Most Michigan kids learn a few lines about the state’s first people and then flip the page. The real story...
By Hannah Whitmore on Oct 28
Michiganders don’t need a plane ticket to Italy to stand face to face with ancient Rome. Tucked along a busy...
By Hannah Whitmore on Oct 28
Some shops sell sweaters and coffee mugs. This one sells wet specimens, gothic decor, vintage toys, and art prints made...
By Hannah Whitmore on Oct 28
Some burger joints blend into the scenery along Woodward Avenue. This one does the opposite, with a building so brightly...
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