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If you seek the best of Michigan, look around you.

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How Bay City’s Ornate Mansions Became Apartment Buildings

Burbridge House managed to stay intact and full of unique craftsmanship, while others were cut up into rental units
brick house

How Bay City’s Ornate Mansions Became Apartment Buildings

Burbridge House managed to stay intact and full of unique craftsmanship, while others were cut up into rental units
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The Way Northern Michigan Is Post-Apocalyptic

As transplants flock to the Lake Michigan shore, ruins and free people surround me in the countryside
elberta michigan

The Way Northern Michigan Is Post-Apocalyptic

As transplants flock to the Lake Michigan shore, ruins and free people surround me in the countryside
  • Pleasant Peninsula

Why Rogers City Never Became Charlevoix

When the lumber boom ended, the Lake Michigan village became a resort, while the Lake Huron one remained working class
red elephant statue in rogers city

Why Rogers City Never Became Charlevoix

When the lumber boom ended, the Lake Michigan village became a resort, while the Lake Huron one remained working class
  • Pleasant Peninsula

The Top 10 Songs for Michigan Summer

Here are the songs every Michigander should have on repeat by the beach or in the woods
headphones and iPhone on beach towel

The Top 10 Songs for Michigan Summer

Here are the songs every Michigander should have on repeat by the beach or in the woods
  • Pleasant Peninsula

How Transplants Are Emptying Out Northern Michigan

The biggest status symbol that divides them from locals is leaving for the winter
lake

How Transplants Are Emptying Out Northern Michigan

The biggest status symbol that divides them from locals is leaving for the winter
  • Pleasant Peninsula

Water Bottles Are Literally So Lame

The constantly flowing water fountains of Harbor Springs remind us of the era before everyone carried around a personal hydration supply
water fountain

Water Bottles Are Literally So Lame

The constantly flowing water fountains of Harbor Springs remind us of the era before everyone carried around a personal hydration supply
  • Pleasant Peninsula

The Government Says Charlevoix Is the Best Place to Live in Michigan

It has better natural amenities than the rest of the state, and Alma has the worst
charlevoix red lighthouse

The Government Says Charlevoix Is the Best Place to Live in Michigan

It has better natural amenities than the rest of the state, and Alma has the worst
  • Pleasant Peninsula

The Irish Hills Aren’t Dead, the Tourists Just Moved Off US-12 

Giant animatronic dinosaurs and a Wild West town used to draw crowds, but now only the area’s lakes do
large brontosaurus statue

The Irish Hills Aren’t Dead, the Tourists Just Moved Off US-12 

Giant animatronic dinosaurs and a Wild West town used to draw crowds, but now only the area’s lakes do
  • Pleasant Peninsula

We Aren’t Tourists, So We Deserve an Up North ID

The hardy folks who live year-round in the summer vacationer’s paradise deserve reserved parking spots and restaurant tables
beach up north

We Aren’t Tourists, So We Deserve an Up North ID

The hardy folks who live year-round in the summer vacationer’s paradise deserve reserved parking spots and restaurant tables
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Category: Pleasant Peninsula

If you seek the best of Michigan, look around you.