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Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula Has Its Own Pizza Style
Explore Michigan's UP pizza: a thin-crust, square-cut tavern style contrasting Detroit's deep dish.

Amtrak's "Northern Wind" Proposal Aims for Michigan's UP
A new Amtrak "Northern Wind" route from Chicago to Marquette is proposed, aiming to connect Michigan's Upper Peninsula to the nation's passenger rail system for the first time.

Navigating the Extreme 30+ Mile Detour Around Grand Marais
A 30-mile road closure alert in Michigan's remote Luce County highlights the unique challenges of U.P. detours.

Tracing the Epic Journey of US-41 and I-75 South from Michigan
Starting 177 miles apart in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, US-41 and I-75 embark on parallel journeys over 2,000 miles, only to end a mere 12 miles from each other in Miami.

Is Mackinac Island Truly Unique? Other Car-Free Destinations
Mackinac Island is famously car-free, a tradition since 1898. But are there others? This article explores similar places worldwide.

Michigan Diner's Sign Reflects the State's Regional Divide
Wheeler's, "Michigan's Favorite Up North Diner" in Standish, gives a unique nod to Northern Michigan by displaying a distance sign almost exclusively listing northern destinations.

Areas of Michigan that Feel Like Crossing Into Another Zone
Imagine stepping into a different world in seconds – that's the "jarring" experience some Michigan borders offer.

EMU Just Made a Big Play to Lure Ohio College Students
Eastern Michigan University is actively recruiting Ohio students with in-state tuition, leveraging Ohio's controversial Senate Bill 1 which bans DEI efforts and restricts teaching.

Surprisingly, Michigan is in 'Hurricane Prone' Territory
Surprisingly, most of Lower Michigan and parts of the Upper Peninsula are considered "very low risk" for hurricanes. While rare, historic tropical systems, like Connie and Cristóbal, have reached the state.

How Much More Michigan There Would be If you Filled in the Lakes?
A whimsical meme from "Pure Memeigan" asks what Michigan would do if the Great Lakes were drained, hypothetically adding 38,000 square miles of land.

Here's Where Amtrak Trains Should Run in Michigan, But They Don't
A YouTube critique suggests Amtrak's Wolverine line, serving 13 Michigan cities, is poorly designed for state residents.

Truckers Share The Truth about Michigan Road Conditions
While Michigan's roads are often a punchline to a tired joke, professional truckers offer a mixed and surprisingly positive review.

