Ramp up your Michigan morel hunting season
The arrival of spring in Michigan is a welcome relief for all those eager to leave the snow behind, and especially for foodies, who long to revel in the tastes of the new season. The desire for one such culinary treat literally sends ordinary people foraging in the woods. Traditionally late April to early June is morel mushroom hunting season in Michigan. Morels love moisture, and
Best places in Michigan to visit in the spring
Lakes are beginning to thaw, flowers are sprouting, and eggs are hatching. There are so many little joys in life that harken the arrival of spring. It’s a lovely time to get out and take a stroll, and an especially nice time for a weekend away. Here are some Michigan destinations that are particularly magical this time of year. Frankenmuth This is a particularly excellent destination
10 joys of spring’s arrival in Michigan
Some people listen to a rodent in Pennsylvania to determine when spring is coming, while others count days on a calendar, but for those of us who endure the cold and ice of a long, albeit beautiful Michigan winter, it’s calendar be damned. We know sure signs of spring when we see them, and most bring pure joy. Ice chunks flowing past shore It’s truly amazing
13 local authors among 2025 Michigan Notable Book honorees
March is National Reading Month so it’s an excellent time to highlight works from local authors that have earned the distinction of a 2025 Michigan Notable Book. Every year the Library of Michigan selects up to twenty of the most notable books. Each is either about, or set in, Michigan, or written by a Michigan author. Selections include a variety of genres, both fiction and nonfiction.
Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame calls for 2025 nominees
Over forty years ago, in an effort to inspire future generations of female leaders, the Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame was established. The initial group of inductees included such noteworthy subjects as Elizabeth Chandler, Martha Griffiths, Helen Milliken, Rosa Parks, Anna Howard Shaw, and Sojourner Truth. Each year since, a group of women are nominated by an admiring public to be considered for induction, and the
10 of the most romantic restaurants in Michigan
February may be the month for romance, but these dining spots will warm your heart any time of year. Michigan has no shortage of delectable dining options, but if you’re looking for a romantic dinner with someone special, we’ve identified an array of the most romantic restaurants in Michigan. Each provides not just delicious food, but ambience and service that will sweep you off your feet.