The Best Stories, Sites and Fun From Around the Great Lakes State.
by Deep beneath Lake Huron lies a prehistoric hunting site older than the pyramids, changing what we know about life in North America. A Ridge Beneath the Waves In 2007, scientists …
by Michigan is tailor-made for Michigan road trips. With more than 120,000 miles of highway, shoreline drives, and scenic rural routes, it’s easy to lose yourself in the landscapes—and the legends—that …
by Explore seven eerie stories that blend local history and folklore across Michigan—from ghost towns buried in sand to mysterious lights in the forest. These unsolved legends still haunt the state today.
by The Detroit & Cleveland Navigation Company defined an era of elegance on the Great Lakes. Dive into its story of innovation, luxury travel, legendary ships, and tragic endings.
by Campau Trading Post, built in 1815, was the first permanent white settlement in Michigan’s Saginaw Valley. It became the center of fur trading, diplomacy with Native tribes, and the site of the 1819 Treaty of Saginaw that ceded over 6 million acres of land.
by The Port Huron Statement was more than a manifesto—it sparked the SDS movement and helped define 1960s student activism. Written on the shores of Lake Huron, its call for participatory democracy still resonates.
by The 1966 Fermi 1 nuclear incident was Michigan’s closest brush with atomic disaster. A partial meltdown occurred near Monroe, but the public wasn’t told for years. The truth? It was terrifying.
by In September 1894, a wildfire in Minnesota blanketed Michigan in smoke. Ships froze in place, trains stopped, and residents feared Judgment Day. Learn how one of the deadliest U.S. fires impacted Michigan in terrifying and little-known ways.
by In the late 19th century, Detroit earned the nickname “Tampa of the North” due to its booming cigar industry. Detroit cigars became a sought-after commodity, benefiting from the city’s favorable …
by Looking for the best bars in Ann Arbor? Whether you’re after cheap drinks, live music, or a wild dance floor, these 10 bars are must-visit spots for University of Michigan students.
