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Michigan Dates in History - December

Michigan Dates in History - December

From the death of Albert Kahn to the repeal of prohibition — December is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes State. How many of these did you...
Tags: History
Michigan Pumpkin Carving Stencils

Michigan Pumpkin Carving Stencils

There’s no better way to get into the Halloween spirit than to carve some pumpkins! Watching your candlelit carvings come alive as the sun sets is a great way for...
36 Hours on Road M-119, Tunnel of Trees

36 Hours on Road M-119, Tunnel of Trees

 If you want to see the beauty and history of northern Michigan up close, there are few better places than the famous Michigan highway, M-119, nicknamed “The Tunnel of Trees”...
Michigan Dates in History - October

Michigan Dates in History - October

From KISS to Harry Houdini — October is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes State. How many of these did you know?   October 1, 1967 Michigan’s...
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Top Fall Activities Near Cross Village, Michigan

Top Fall Activities Near Cross Village, Michigan

There is much more to Cross Village in autumn than just fall foliage, spectacular though it may be. Here's our highlights for Cross Village in the fall, from pumpkins to cider to the Great Lakes and everything in-between.
Michigan Dates in History - September

Michigan Dates in History - September

From the first B-24 Bomber produced at Willow Run to Detroit speedboat racer Gar Wood setting a world record of 124 MPH — September is full interesting anniversaries and memories...
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Michigan Dates in History - August

Michigan Dates in History - August

From the Detroit Zoo opening to Madonna's birthday — August is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes State. How many of these did you know?   August...
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6 Delicious S'mores to Try on Your Next Campout

6 Delicious S'mores to Try on Your Next Campout

S’mores are one of the best ways to bring a little something extra to a night around the campfire. And while the classic is great, sometimes it’s more fun to...
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Michigan Dates in History - June

Michigan Dates in History - June

From ratifying the 19th Amendment to give women the right to vote to the opening of Bob-Lo Island Amusement Park — June is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the...
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The Perfect Michigan Road Trip

The Perfect Michigan Road Trip

Have you ever wanted to take a road trip through Michigan but don’t know where to start? There is a wealth of state parks and interesting cities and towns all...
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Michigan Dates in History - May

Michigan Dates in History - May

From Holland's first Tulip Festival to the fifteen-millionth Model T rolling off the assembly line — May is full interesting anniversaries and memories for the Great Lakes State. How many...
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Michigan Dates in History - April

Michigan Dates in History - April

From Michigan becoming the first state to repeal federal prohibition to the designation of the robin as our official state bird — April is full interesting anniversaries and memories for...
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