Up your summer grill game
Whether it’s a charcoal hibachi at the beach or firing up a gas-powered beast in the backyard, summer is definitely grill season in Michigan. With many of us lounging more at home this year, there’s never been a better time to up your grill game. Here are some flavorful suggestions. Fish Grilled fish is a really healthy option if you’re looking to keep things light, but
7 really fun ways to enjoy Buy Michigan Week
It’s a tradition that started in 2009. While we encourage local spending all year long, for one special week each year (July 27-Aug 2, 2020), we ask people to make a more concerted effort to buy and try Michigan-made products; explore independent eateries and boutiques; learn more about local companies; and to share their long-time favorites and new discoveries with others to stimulate a strong local
Six scoops of uniquely Michigan ice cream
There are few things more refreshing and decadent on a hot summer day than a sweet, creamy, scrumptious scoop of ice cream. Summer road trips often include stops at great joints like Marion’s Dairy Bar in East Tawas, House of Flavors in Ludington, Roaring 20’s in Flushing, The Frozen Flamingo in Munising, and of course the aptly-entitled Screams in Hell. Heavenly ice cream isn’t just served
Wallethub names Ann Arbor as America’s most educated city
Ann Arbor has once again been named the most educated city in the United States, according to personal finance website WalletHub. To determine where the most educated Americans are choosing to settle, WalletHub compared the 150 largest U.S. metropolitan statistical areas across 11 metrics. The data ranged from share of adults aged 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree or higher to racial education gap to
3 Mackinac Island hotels rank in Midwest’s top 10
Travel & Leisure magazine chose three Mackinac Island hotel properties in among its rankings of The Top 10 Resort Hotels in the Midwest. Not surprisingly the Grand Hotel ranks highest, coming in at the #2 spot, behind only the Deer Path Inn in Lake Forest, Illinois. Hotel Iroquois claimed the #3 spot, with Mission Point rounding out the Michigan selections at #9.
10 Michigan companies making masks with style
A year ago, over even six months back, no one could’ve predicted the fashion trend sweeping the nation would be face masks. Yes, they are a necessary precaution during the pandemic, but in typical American form, they are now taking on stylish looks as well. Fabric masks can be washed and reused, yet for style’s sake, there is value in owning more than one. Fortunately, several



