Take a weekend getaway and check out 22 unique attractions in Saginaw, MI. Saginaw is a haven for outdoor lovers with a large national wildlife refuge, rail trails and rivers. Is culture more your style? You will not be disappointed by Saginaw’s cultural offerings. Introduction to Saginaw, MI In the … Read More ›
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Featuring a Michigan Destination
When I visited the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, they had an exhibition on Abraham Lincoln. I will never forget staring at his iconic top hat in a display case, right after learning about his life and death. That exhibit made Lincoln real to me like no … Read More ›
Octagon houses were a fad that swept through the country in the mid to late-1800s. The houses were intended to efficiently use space and be easier to heat. Thousands of Octagon Houses were built before the fad ended in the early 1900s. The remaining number of octagon houses is unknown. … Read More ›
Ever since I visited the famous Pike’s Place Market in Seattle, I have loved public markets. However, Seattle isn’t the only place you’ll find a public market. During a weekend getaway to Milwaukee, I discovered the Milwaukee Public Market in the beautiful Historic Third Ward. Then, on a quick weekend … Read More ›
Michigan has a lot going for is as a tourist destination. For example, the state has the longest freshwater coastline of any state and when you include saltwater, it still comes in at second. Only Alaska has more coastline. Michigan touches 4 of the 5 Great Lakes and has many … Read More ›