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Bricklive Animal Exhibit Leaving John Ball Zoo November 8: Photo Gallery

Bricklive Animal Exhibit Leaving John Ball Zoo November 8: Photo Gallery

November 1, 2020
by Chris Katje
Zoos

The popular Bricklive animal exhibit that was part of John Ball Zoo since May will be leaving after November 7. The exhibit that features Lego-like…

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Michiganders Get Unique Chance to Rent Hell Thanks to Airbnb

Michiganders Get Unique Chance to Rent Hell Thanks to Airbnb

October 3, 2020
by Chris Katje
Vacation

Airbnb has offered a chance for vacationers to rent homes and hotels for short stays. A rather unique experience is being offered by Airbnb for…

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Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Plaidurday on Friday October 2nd

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Plaidurday on Friday October 2nd

September 30, 2020
by Chris Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Plaidurday is a holiday created by Michigan native Bugsy Sailor. The first celebration of Plaidurday was held on October 7, 2011. The holiday, which celebrates…

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Great Turtle Kayak of Mackinac Island Finishes 2nd in Best Kayak Tours

Great Turtle Kayak of Mackinac Island Finishes 2nd in Best Kayak Tours

August 31, 2020
by Chris Katje
Kayak Trips

We recently told readers that two Michigan kayak companies were up for a user poll from 10Best, a USA Today company. The poll selected 20…

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Two Michigan Kayaking Trips Up for Best in Country

Two Michigan Kayaking Trips Up for Best in Country

August 5, 2020
by Chris Katje
Vacation

As a Michigan travel site supporting the best Pure Michigan has to offer, we often encourage our readers to vote for top Michigan destinations in…

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John Ball Zoo Getting BrickLive Animal Exhibit for 2020 Season

John Ball Zoo Getting BrickLive Animal Exhibit for 2020 Season

February 25, 2020
by Chris Katje
Zoos

John Ball Zoo announced it will be getting a huge touring exhibit for the 2020 Summer season. BrickLive Animal Paradise will come to the Grand…

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Mackinac Bridge Sets Traffic Record in July 2019

Mackinac Bridge Sets Traffic Record in July 2019

September 4, 2019
by Chris Katje
Landmarks

The statistics are out and the Mackinac Bridge set a new traffic record in July. For the month, a total of 612,890 cars crossed the…

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Barry County Brewfest 2019 Nashville Michigan

Barry County Brewfest 2019 a Success in Nashville Michigan

August 8, 2019
by Chris Katje
Breweries

The Barry County Brewfest continues to grow and highlight the varying small towns of the West Michigan county. This year’s Brewfest took place in Nashville,…

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Vernors Michigan Lighthouse Cans Return in 2019

Vernors Michigan Lighthouse Cans Return in 2019

July 23, 2019
by Chris Katje
Lighthouses

The partnership between Pure Michigan and Vernors expands into 2019 to feature more Michigan lighthouses on the popular ginger ale cans. Vernors traces its history…

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White Shoal Lighthouse Opening to the Public For First Time Ever

White Shoal Lighthouse Opening to the Public For First Time Ever

January 4, 2019
by Chris Katje
Lighthouses

White Shoal Lighthouse, one of the most iconic lighthouses in Michigan, will open to the public in 2019 for the first time. Thanks to an…

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