Sleeping Bear Dunes is the official lakeshore name, though the actual dunes stretch much farther than just the brief entrance areas of the surrounding parks. The best place to be to start a day trip to the dunes is Traverse City.
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There’s a lot on Mackinac Island for visitors to explore, including historic attractions and dining experiences.
Keep reading to discover the top seven things to do on Mackinac Island in the summer.
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Have you ever wondered how deep Michigan's role runs in the cultivation of Maple Syrup? Maple syrup is indeed a Michigan Legacy. One that encompasses a local industry, generations of communities and families, and even the compassion we as a state extend to our natural landscape.
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Don’t let cloudy days leave you feeling blue. Give yourself some guilt-free self-care, with suggestions from the experts, Northern Self Care & Gifts.
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Leland Blue is a blue or green looking stone that is not actually technically a stone- it’s called slag.
Northern Michigan was known for its iron ore and mining industry, which is just how this slag has formed and created the beautiful Leland Blue Stone.
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Near the straits of Mackinac there is a secret beauty that is only visible to the eye after dark. It rivals the night skies of Norway and Iceland, but in fact, it’s in your own back yard.
Keep reading to discover the incredible Headlands International Dark Sky Park.
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Support small when you shop at Northern Self Care & Gifts! Our new shop in Traverse City, Michigan is open by appointment and once a month during our live shopping events. Full selection of bath, beauty, and body ~ everything you need to pamper and feel good inside and out.
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Ginger Ale is special to anyone from Michigan. Even more so when it's Vernors. This might come off as quite particular without a proper history lesson, so here is that— plus quite a bit extra!
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Northville is a unique place for quite a few reasons. It rests right between Wayne County and Oakland county, just a bit west of Detroit. Northville first became a settlement in 1825 by European Americans. Over forty years later, a village emerged from the patchwork of cabins, and things began to take off.
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Here is a rundown of the 10 best Great Lake views in Michigan, though not in any specific order.
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There is always a reason to give thanks to the locals that work hard to put food on the communitys' tables. Why not celebrate and express your gratitude with an economically stimulating trip to the beautiful city of South Haven during that magical time of the year— Blueberry season— both funding further events and the local small businesses of Northern Michigan.
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Aside from the freshwater shorelines and inspiring scenery, the state has a lot of history that can be appreciated and reflected upon.
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There are so many wonderful places in Michigan that make for a stunning site for a memorable proposal.
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The 45th parallel north is a latitude circle that resides at 45 degrees north from the equator. The is culturally known as the halfway point between the equator and the North Pole
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Few places in Michigan can compete with the utter glory that Hartwick Pines offers those who tread through its paths. The state park is home to an old-growth forest that is nothing short of enchanting.
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