Vintage Mackinac Island Postcards

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It was on the shore near Arch Rock that I proposed to my beautiful bride of 11 years. Happy Anniversary!

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Five fun things to do across Michigan this weekend 5/19/11 – 5/22/11

May 19, 2011

The weather is grudgingly warming up across Michigan and along with the warmer temps come even more fun events to do this weekend! Discover Michigan’s maritime history before, during, and after the War of 1812 – Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum in Paradise Michigan. Presentation is this Friday, 5/20/11, at 7pm with a $5 admission charge [...]

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Why Michigan?

May 17, 2011

I love, love, love this video. No matter what happens here, I just love living in Michigan. This two-minute video helps clarify the “why” of living in Michigan better than the Tim Allen-voiceover Pure Michigan spots can ever hope to achieve. Don’t just take my word for it, see for yourself – View at the [...]

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Pure Michigan Mackinac Island Commercial

May 17, 2011

My wife and I honeymooned on Mackinac Island and every year when our anniversary comes around I get the urge to go back to the island. There is nothing quite as unique as staying on the island after the crowds have gone home on the last ferry boat. Just the distant sound of the clip-clopping [...]

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Vote for your favorite Mackinac Island ferry boat service

May 16, 2011

When I was a kid it seemed like we always took the Star Line or Shepler’s ferry boats to Mackinac Island. I always wanted to sit on the top deck (despite the frigid early morning temperatures) and take in all of the scenery. The ride seemed to last forever and the excitement level would rise [...]

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8mm footage of Michigan International Speedway – 1969

May 6, 2011

Interesting glance back at NASCAR circa 1969 at Michigan International Speedway. They had a capacity of 25,000 back then compared to a capacity of over 100,000 now. View Video

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5 Things to do in Michigan This Weekend 5/6/11 – 5/8/11

May 5, 2011

Here are 5 things to do around the great state of Michigan this weekend. Artwalk in Downtown Coldwater – 5/6/11 from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Mesick Mushroom Festival – 5/6/11 to 5/8/11 Motor City Bike & Brew Tours – 5/7/11. Tickets are $24.99, call (248) 850-2563 for more information. Blossomtime Festival – Benton Harbor – 5/1/11 [...]

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Grand Rapids “The Good Life” Pure Michigan tv ad

April 29, 2011

Grand Rapids gets some much deserved exposure in the latest Pure Michigan television ad. There is so much to do in Grand Rapids and it is a beautiful town. I believe that it’s one of the hidden gems on the west side of Michigan.

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5 Things to do in Michigan This Weekend 4/28/11 – 5/1/11

April 29, 2011

Here are 5 fun things to do in Michigan this weekend! Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival – 4/29 to 5/1 – Lots of fun events and tasty maple treats. Ann Arbor Classic Bicycle Show and Swap Meet – 5/1/11. Whitefish Point Bird Observatory Spring Fling – 4/29 to 5/1. National Trout Festival in Kalkaska – 4/27 [...]

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Will higher gas prices affect your vacation plans this summer?

April 27, 2011

Our new poll question deals with the topic of summer vacations and the higher gas prices. The higher gas prices are already being seen as a boon to both Michigan state-run and private campgrounds with an 18-20% increase in reservations already.

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