The Best of 2013 photo contest is underway on the Michigan is Amazing facebook fan page. There are 49 amazing photos to enjoy from many talented photographers from all over this beautiful state. Check out the album and vote for your favorites!
Click here to vote: Michigan is Amazing Best of 2013 Photo Contest
The winner will receive a beautiful Michigan-themed picture frame made by Scott Snow from Michigan in Metal!
Michigan Picture Frame 4×6 in Rustic Copper
I just returned from 10 days of camping at Tawas Point State Park. It was a great vacation with my family! If you have been to Tawas Point State Park, you know what a little slice of Heaven looks like…and if you haven’t been there, you really should check it out. The campground is really nice and we had a great site that was frequented by many pairs of Orioles and many other beautiful song birds. The Lighthouse is open for tours and there is a small gift shop where you can pick up a shirt or a great picture frame by Michigan in Metal. Between the 2 playgrounds and all of the biking and swimming, the kiddos were exhausted each night.
Tawas Point Lighthouse
Tawas Bay Sunset
Mark Kuban of Motor City Kiteboarding
Tawas Beach Kiteboarding
And when you need a great meal and a friendly smile, just stop by to see Joe at The Tawas Beach Grill right there by the beach for great coneys and ribs!
So, it was a great vacation and we are already counting the days until we can go back for more sun, sand, wind, and water.
Michigan is known for its beautiful golf courses among other things. Whether your game consists of Double Eagles or Double Bogeys, you are sure to have a favorite course. Michigan Golf Magazine website has a list of the top 50 public courses in Michigan. So, if you are looking for a place to play, go check out their list.
Is your course on the list? What is your favorite course?
The annual Tulip Time Festival in Holland is quickly approaching. Festival dates are May 5-12, but due to warmer-than-usual temperatures in Michigan this spring, the tulips are expected to be in peaking in mid April. The Tulip Time Festival website is encouraging Tulip lovers to “Come Early For The Tulips, Come Back For The Festival!”
During the Festival, there is a luncheon with Governor Snyder (tickets are still available) and the Art in Bloom Competition that is held by Holland Area Arts Council. You’ll also find a parade, lots of music, and Dutch Heritage festivities.
For more information, please visit: The Tulip Time website.
Summer is not over yet, but now is the time to think about campground and harbor reservations for next year. The Michigan DNR allows reservations 6 months in advance for campgrounds and harbors. The campgrounds that are on or near one of the Great Lakes fill up extremely fast.
As an avid camper, I love visiting our State Parks. I am currently planning next year’s camping dates and locations. I know that at the 6 month mark – I need to be ready and waiting at the computer to make my reservations or I will not be getting into the park I wish to visit.
Here is a list of the parks I have visited:
Tawas Point State Park
Tahquamenon State Park
Lakeport State Park
Hoffmaster State Park
Sleeper State Park
Van Buren State Park
Newaygo State Park
Holly Recreation Area
Bay City State Recreation Area
Brighton Recreation Area
Straits State Park
They are all great parks, but my two favorites are Tawas Point State Park and Lakeport State Park.
Tell me, where you have camped and what are your favorite parks.
The two Coney Islands will be facing off on Food Wars! Have a favorite, come out to show your support!
For all the details, click here.
March 3, 1875
Mackinac Island National Park was created.
Just three years after creating Yellowstone National Park—the nation’s first national park—Congress made Mackinac Island the nation’s second national park. Twenty years later, the park was given to Michigan and became the first Michigan State Park.
Thank you Michigan Start Pages for this glimpse into our past. See more here.
The Detroit Zoo has seen some significant attendance increases! Congrats to them! Check out this link for the full story:
http://www.freep.com/article/20090819/NEWS03/90819044/1202/RSS
A man in Flint is solving the mystery of Stonehenge.
Check out this video.
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