Traverse City cherries are world-famous for their sweet, tart flavor, making them great additions to an abundance of recipes. What started as a simple farming experiment has now become a part of our national heritage as Americans and even more so, as Michiganders. Whether you're here to visit or plan on never leaving, there is always something new to learn and somewhere new to go- eating cherries the whole way, of course!
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If you’ve never been to Michigan during the start of fall, then it’s definitely something you will want to cross off your bucket list. Not only are the views gorgeous, but there is an abundance of fun fall activities taking place in so many small towns across the state.
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The Manitou Islands, a chain on Lake Michigan including North and South regions, are historic islands with no population, but many visitors.
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The Petoskey Stone is a beautiful, natural wonder that is unique to the state of Michigan. The Petoskey Stone has acted as a mainstay of Michigan culture for decades and will forever be connected with the unique culture of the mitten state.
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Michigan is home to a plethora of different nature trails, where the natural beauty of the state is easily found. These trails are home to various different kinds of life, whether it’s a white-tailed deer or wild mushrooms, Michigan’s woods are filled with wildlife that can only be here. One of the best parts of Michigan’s natural landscape is the diverse variety of wildflowers that can found throughout Michigan. While there is a seemingly limitless amount of beautiful wildflowers, make sure to keep an eye out for these ones while on your next hike.
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Nestled in between two ridges of the Porcupine Mountains, lays an enchanting lake. The lake, aptly named the Lake of the Clouds, is evidence of the effervescent beauty of Michigan.
Keep reading to discover this incredible Michigan gem.
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“She believed she could and so she did.”
The Mercy Education Project or better known as MEP, is an all-female educational resource facility in Detroit, Michigan. MEP’s mission is to empower the women and girls of Detroit through education and career enrichment. Their personalized approach to education leaves their women and girls knowing that they are enough and that they are worthy of education and striving for greatness.
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In an unassuming corner in downtown Ann Arbor, there is a work of art tucked away in a mundane alleyway. Off of East Liberty Street, down an alley next to the Michigan Theater, numerous artists have collaborated to create a wall to wall graffiti masterpiece. Graffiti Alley, as it’s known to locals, has been a mainstay of Ann Arbor street art for the past 20 years. While Graffiti Alley is now a hub for all artists to explore their creativity, it wasn’t always this way.
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Fresh produce, pungent spices, and delicate herbs. You can find all this and more at Detroit, Michigan’s Eastern Market.
Keep reading to discover the history and beauty of this incredible space.
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Everyday thousands of people bustle to work in the city that is home to some of the top companies, such as the Ford Motor Company, Carhatt, LaFontaine, Al Wissam, and more. It’s also home to the smell of fresh baked bread and desserts as you hear the native languages of small business owners, many of whose families have been here since the early twentieth century. The same city boasts the longest running full time bird research station in North America, documenting the sightings of 250 species of birds. And in between the companies and headquarters are wide open fields of sunflowers and soybeans that a variety of birds, bees, butterflies, foxes, and other animals call home.
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Lilacs on Mackinac Island are a draw for many visitors. Each year, the Lilac Festival is a 10 day celebration, the first and largest summer event on the island. The island is home to all 23 lilac species, 400+ varieties, and thousands of individual lilac plants.
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Northern Nail Polish plants a tree for every order! Discover how your purchase supports reforestation, protects Michigan’s natural beauty, and makes an eco-friendly impact.
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If you are looking for a break from the noise, pollution, and constant motion of everyday life, Mackinac Island is the perfect getaway. Here, you can relax, enjoy beautiful scenery and views of the Great Lakes, and indulge on world-famous fudge.
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During the manufacturing process, assembly line workers in the budding auto industry would spray the cars in excess, as a means of working as quickly as possible to keep up with the growing demand. Each car would drip it’s own color of enamel paint on the moving assembly line, and the layers of drip would be rolled into the drying oven with the vehicles themselves. Over a brief period of time, the various colors formed the layers you see in these specimens.
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I had a great time during my much needed getaway - visiting Mackinac Island, crossing the 'Mighty Mac' over to the Upper Peninsula, taking the Pictured Rocks boat tour, and seeing a ship go through the Soo Locks!
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Summer is just around the corner, heralding sunny days, warm nights, barbecues, and America’s favorite patriotic holiday: the 4th of July! We all have our favorite Independence Day pastimes – whether it be a relaxing boating trip out on your favorite lake, climbing the Sleeping Bear Dunes with the kids, or splashing around in the clear waters of Lake Michigan – but all can agree that the most spectacular experiences that 4thof July has to offer are the fireworks.
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Grand Rapids is not just a city with a rich history. It also has a rich present and future, like the holographic nature of our Grand Rapids nail polish. There is always something new in Grand Rapids, especially when it comes to beer and food.
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The Holland Tulip Time Festival has been an integral part of the culture of Holland, Michigan for nearly a century.
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While it was once known as “The Paris of the Midwest,” Detroit’s lasting nickname is from its most impactful industry – automobiles. The auto industry began in Detroit, and transformed the city and the world. In a matter of decades, Detroit grew to be the fourth largest city in the United States.
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