USA Today Names This Michigan Gem a Top 5 Midwest Small Town
One of Michigan’s most iconic destinations is getting national attention again, landing a top 5 spot on USA Today’s Best Small Towns in the Midwest list for 2026.
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The Secret to Finding Morel Mushrooms in Michigan This Spring
Hunting morels in Michigan is like a treasure hunt. With help from the DNR map, your chances of finding them just got better.
These 9 U.S. Places Share Michigan’s Name—But Not Much Else
Michigan isn’t the only place with its name. Several towns across the U.S. share it—but surprisingly, they don’t have much else in common.
Michigan Ranked Shockingly Low for Summer Road Trips
Michigan didn’t crack the top 15 in a new summer road trip ranking—and honestly, it feels like a snub.
Don’t Miss These 2026 Meteor Showers Visible in Michigan
Stargazers in Michigan still have eight chances to catch meteor showers in 2026. Check out the full schedule and find out when conditions will be best for viewing.
Filial Responsibility Laws: Can Michigan Make You Pay for Parents?
About 1 in 5 Michigan residents are seniors. When aging parents need expensive care, could the state make their children pay?
Sliding Glass Door vs. Doorwall — A Michigan Thing
I guess I didn't realize that not everybody calls it that...
Michigan’s Giant Troll: Meet Benny the Beard Fisher
Meet Benny the Beard Fisher—a giant recycled troll in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Installed in 2023, he’s become a beloved photo spot on the Manistique River.
5 Things Michigan Can’t Handle
Michigan handles snow well, but heat, ice storms, zipper merging, earthquakes, and real mountains expose our unprepared side.
7 Things You’ll Never Hear a True Michigander Say
A humorous guide to phrases only outsiders say, revealing what makes Michigan speech unique.