Winter Solstice in Michigan. ❄️ Happy Winter Solstice! ❄️ The winter solstice for the Northern Hemisphere this year occurs today, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at 10:59 a.m. EST. It’s officially winter time. But – what is winter solstice and why does it matter? The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words sol (Sun) and sistere…
If you are like me and love visiting and photographing bridges, Michigan is the place for you! From historic covered bridges, to the largest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere, Michigan has it all. Here’s a quick list of some of my favorites — by no means a complete list, but it is a start….
Late last night, Michigan Travelist’s Instagram profile reached the 10K followers mark. The first major milestone of many goals I’ve set for the page. I’m very happy and grateful to all who supported me this far. If you don’t follow me yet, go now and discover more of this beautiful state and its many surprises…
What are your plans for the weekend? ❓Did you know❓ ✔️ In Ojibwe Michigami, or Ininwewi-gichigami, Lake Michigan is the only one of the Great Lakes entirely within the borders of the United States; the others are shared with Canada.✔️ It has a surface area of 22,300 square miles (58,000 km2),making it the largest lake…
Is it an island? Is it a park? How about both? The almost 1,000 acres of this beloved island park is a unique place where you can appreciate Detroit’s grandiose past, its fall and its renaissance. Located in the international waters of the Detroit River between the United States and Canada, there you can find…
It’s called the Blue Water Area for a reason. Deep blue water that resembles the ocean’s, this Michigan coast has something for everyone. A little quieter and a little less hip than its west side sister, it’s the gateway to beach days for those of us who live in the Metro Detroit Area. The Blue…
The Tridge and a halo. What do you think? The Tridge is a three legged wooden footbridge spanning over the Tittabawassee and Chippewa Rivers in Chippewassee Park in Midland. It was opened in 1981. The Tridge is one of Midland’s largest tourist attractions. Its three legs connect to Chippewassee Park, St. Charles Park and the Farmer’s Market. The…