Kristen Evergreen

Lansing residents love Big Penny so much that mini versions of the famous truck-munching bridge are popping up all over the city. Here’s where to find them.

Michigan garage sale season is officially here, but there are some secondhand items you should absolutely avoid buying.

Michigan isn’t the only place with its name. Several towns across the U.S. share it—but surprisingly, they don’t have much else in common.

Michigan didn’t crack the top 15 in a new summer road trip ranking—and honestly, it feels like a snub.

Michigan handles snow well, but heat, ice storms, zipper merging, earthquakes, and real mountains expose our unprepared side.

A humorous guide to phrases only outsiders say, revealing what makes Michigan speech unique.

From blizzard Meijer runs to calling 40° spring, Michigan winter habits sound fake—until you live here.

There are telltale signs you're at a Michigan winter house party: chaotic shoe piles and sweet-and-sour meatballs being two of them. See more signs.

Snow days used to mean real winter adventures: sledding, snowballs, rosy cheeks — followed by grilled-cheese crumbs, hot soup, and a cozy living room with TV background noise. This is a nostalgic love letter to those simpler times.

Michigan winters may change in severity — but some things never do. Here are seven things you’ll inevitably see when winter hits.

Mackinac Island is car-free — even in winter. So how do residents get around? Get a glimpse at what winter is like on the island.

Michiganders know the drill: when fall fades into winter, flip-flops get traded for boots, and grills give way to crockpots. Here are 7 classic seasonal swaps.