How Did the Michigan Tradition of 'Smooching the Moose' Begin?
Better than having to kiss a sloppy-drunk uncle every holiday season, 'Smooching the Moose' is now a Michigander's bucket list item...
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Does Hawkins, Michigan Have a Connection with "Stranger Things"?
The Michigan town of Hawkins is a shadow of its former self and could indeed be home to "Stranger Things". Have a look...
Frozen During Wintertime: The Michigan Ghost Town of Fayette
Here's what Michigan's most famous ghost town looks like when it's frozen over...
Is There Really A Hidden Monastery With Killer Monks In Michigan?
Violent J’s bizarre tale from his memoir has fans questioning what’s real and what’s just another insane clown story.
Revisiting Detroit’s Abandoned Bell Isle Zoo Before It’s Demolished
A detailed look at the overgrown zoo, its decline, and the redevelopment plans now moving forward.
Who Was the First Michigander to Have a #1 Hit Record?
Not only was this the first #1 hit by someone from Michigan, but the song also kicked off a cultural revolution. Check the details...
Michigan Has the World's Heaviest/Widest Double-Deck Lift Bridge
This Michigan bridge started out in 1875 made of wood. Now it has morphed into the only one of its kind in the world. See for yourself...
Miss America Marries a Game Show Host: Michigan's Nancy Fleming
Born in Muskegon, Nancy Anne Fleming won the title of Miss America for 1961. In 1978 she married the host of a game show you're all familiar with...
The U.P. Bar That Posed as an Ice Cream Parlor During Prohibition
Not only did this bar pose as an ice cream parlor, but also a lemonade stand that refused to sell to minors! Discovered by the IRS, the Antlers Bar & Grill survives...
Is This Really Michigan's Smallest Town? Turner, in Arenac County
Turner began in the 1870s and was once an industrious little town...now there is little left. Here's a brief history and some photos...
The Time Detroit Was Invaded And Captured By The British
The only time in U.S. history an American city surrendered to a foreign army started right here in Michigan.
A Former Asylum Is Now A Bustling Village In Traverse City
This stunning restoration of the Northern Michigan Asylum blends Michigan history with modern dining, shopping, and events.