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Brendan Clarey

Brendan Clarey is deputy editor of Michigan Enjoyer.

Customers enjoy burgers at the counter of Wimpy's Place diner, with staff working in the open kitchen behind them

The Last Great American Diner Lives On in the Thumb (For Now)

Brendan Clarey·Jul 30
Croswell's century-old pedestrian suspension bridge spans across sandy ground surrounded by lush green trees

Michigan's Cheapest Suspension Bridge Has Lasted Over a Century

Brendan Clarey·Jul 23
Historic lighthouse ship Huron docked as museum with visitors exploring the vessel on a sunny day

This Floating Lighthouse Guided Ships Over Sandbars for 50 Years

Brendan Clarey·Jul 16
Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt box sits on wooden counter next to ceramic salt crock in home kitchen setting

The Best Salt in the World Is From Michigan

Brendan Clarey·Jul 9
Bunny's Frozen Custard stand with turquoise fence, flavor boards, and "Blueberry" sign as flavor of the day

Made-From-Scratch Custard Is a Vacation Destination

Brendan Clarey·Jul 2
Bags of black horehound drops candy with price tags displayed alongside red candies at a discount store counter

Only the Amish Offer Better Prices Than Costco

Brendan Clarey·Jun 25
Underwater camera feed shows emaciated lake trout swimming near the rocky bottom of Lake Superior's depths

Zombie Fish Are Starving in the Depths of Lake Superior

Brendan Clarey·Jun 12
Tourists gather beneath the towering Gateway Arch in St. Louis, designed by Michigan architect Eero Saarinen

This Michigan Man Designed the St. Louis Arch

Brendan Clarey·Jun 11
Statue of Liberty replica stands tall against clear blue sky, holding torch and tablet with "July IV MDCCLXXVI" inscription

How Many Statues of Liberty Does Michigan Have?

Brendan Clarey·Jun 4
houses on street

Detroit's Most Beautiful Street Is Blocked Off to Cars

Brendan Clarey·May 28
Hand wearing a dive watch grips boat steering wheel while cruising on a sparkling Michigan lake surrounded by wooded shores

This James Bond Accessory Is a Michigan Summer Essential

Brendan Clarey·May 21
Split image showing blonde woman in black blazer with pearl necklace against American flag backdrop and smiling man in gray quarter-zip jacket outdoors

How Tom Barrett’s Challengers Sucked Up to Soros-Funded Activists

Brendan Clarey·May 15