News & Fun in Michigan
Stories, notes, and reads on living in the Great Lake State. Some are stories that only those who live or spend time surrounded by our Lakes would understand.
We cover unique events and shows. Art and community fairs, and cultural happenings that folks love to see year after year.
Here are some of our Michigan Living posts.
At 88, Peggy Dorman fulfilled her dream of cheerleading again, thanks to Stonegate Village’s Dream Big initiative. This heartwarming event brought joy to Peggy and the community, proving that dreams have no age limit and celebrating seniors’ vibrant lives.
A basic winter camping survival shelter can be made by hollowing out a big pile of snow that has been allowed to settle and harden.
They can take several hours to build, but are an effective way to stay warm when camping in the winter.
A quinzhee shelter is warmer than any four season tent.
A couple takes a photo adventure of cross-country ski hike from Port Austin harbor to Turnip Rock at Pointe Aux Barques.
Taking a five-mile round trip winter trek to the formation is the only way to see Turnip Rock in the winter.
There are an estimated 6,000 sunken ships across all the Great Lakes with about 1,500 Michigan Shipwrecks located in Michigan waters. With Interactive Map
You’ve been there: you get into bed at night, start thinking about your next work day, and soon find yourself analyzing the crushing climate. The outcome? Stress. Anxiety. Insomnia. I’ve been there. Thirty-four years working for a Fortune 50 company with over …
The Port Austin Winter Carnival, taking place from January 31 to February 1, 2025, celebrates winter with community activities such as broomball, a winter market, and contests. Attendees can enjoy ice skating, unique games, and festive events, fostering community spirit amid Michigan’s winter landscape.
The Twin Cities Model Railroad Museum in St. Paul, Minnesota, offers an immersive experience for families and train enthusiasts with extensive model displays and interactive exhibits. Highlights include the engaging “Toy Trains You Can Play With” area and enchanting seasonal events like “Night Trains.”
Marquette, Michigan, averages nearly 197 inches of snowfall annually, ranking it among the top snowiest cities in the United States. Marquette’s Significant Snowfall Surpasses National Averages Marquette, located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, has been recognized as one of the snowiest cities …
