News & Fun in Michigan
Immerse yourself in the fusion of art and nature at the Huron County Nature Center. Experience the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Inside|Out Program’s masterpieces nestled within the tranquil forest environment.
Caro’s new $85 million Psychiatric Hospital opens its doors, marking a significant advancement in mental health care in Michigan. The state-of-the-art facility promises an enhanced treatment environment for families in need of inpatient behavioral health services. The modernized hospital plays a critical role in the Caro community and sets a new benchmark in mental health care facilities.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires has significantly impacted Michigan’s air quality. With the AQI reaching unhealthy levels, the effects on human health can be profound. Learn about the origins of the smoke, its implications, and how Michigan is responding to the crisis.
Discover the best things to do in Lexington MI, from historic theaters to outdoor adventures. Explore this charming lakeside town and create lasting memories.
The Upper Thumb offers some of the finest Michigan kayaking areas for both the novice and expert.
Step into the exciting world of Michigan Authors with the Headway App. Experience profound growth through the enticing narratives of the state’s best-selling authors, packed into 15-minute summaries. Whether it’s Eugenides’ Pulitzer-winning insights, Albom’s heartfelt wisdom, or Leonard’s thrilling tales, enrich your daily routines with Headway.
Across Saginaw Bay from Michigan’s Thumb sits one of the prettiest lighthouses in Michigan.
The Michigan History Center has produced a video that offers viewers a virtual tour of climbing the lighthouse tower. As each step is made up of the tower, bits of history and fascinating design and functional aspects of the lighthouse are revealed. In the end, there is a little test you can take to on seven of the little aspects of the Tawas Point Lighthouse.
The times of greatest shipbuilding in the Great Lakes region was during the lumbering era. From 1839 until the early 1890s, the virgin old-growth Michigan forests were cut down to produce lumber for growing towns and cities in the lower Great Lakes. Michigan was the nation’s leading lumber producer from 1869 until about 1900. The only way to transport finished milled lumber from the shore side mills in the Great Lakes was by ship.
