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Spring Festivals to Put on Your Calendar

It’s time to head outside to play. Spring in Michigan means sunshine, festivals and all kinds of fun. 
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Urban Nature Trails in Michigan to Move Your Workout Outside

Rainbow Over Detroit Riverwalk

Rainbow Over Detroit Riverwalk

Grab a pair of sunglasses and your best workout shoes. It’s time to move your next exercise session outdoors.
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World Autism Awareness day concept with puzzle or jigsaw pattern on heart with autistic child's hands supported by nursing family caregiver

World Autism Awareness day concept with puzzle or jigsaw pattern on heart with autistic child's hands supported by nursing family caregiver

Understanding Autism in Children

Know the signs of autism and when you should have your child screened.
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Winter Festivals in Michigan in 2023

Woman captures a photograph of another woman during the Grand Rapids World of Winter festival.

Woman captures a photograph of another woman during the Grand Rapids World of Winter festival.

Looking for festive winter events to attend? The Michigan winter festivals on this list take place between January and March of 2023.
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Window Shopping in the City

Window Shopping in the City

Michigan Christmas Bucket List

Here are some of our favorite holiday activities around the state that you and your family can do this holiday season.
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Winter 5ks and Turkey Trots Happening Across Michigan in 2022

A large crowd participates in the 2021 Grand Rapids Turkey Trot.

A large crowd participates in the 2021 Grand Rapids Turkey Trot.

Bundle up in your coziest winter fitness gear and take part in some of the Michigan winter 5K's and Turkey Trots happening this year.
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Hearing impaired man working on laptop at office

Accessibility Series: Michigan Facilities with Hearing Aid Accessibility (Looping) 

A look at hearing loops in Michigan buildings, and why they can be so important.
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Triathlete with Cerebral Palsy Writes about “Impossible Mile”

Johnny Agar with his dad, Jeff.

Johnny Agar with his dad, Jeff.

Johnny Agar, who competes in triathlons with his dad, is the author of the bestseller, "The Impossible Mile: The Power in Living Life One Step at a Time."
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Some of Michigan’s best and longest-running haunted houses are opening back up for the fall season. Check out this list of 15 of the scariest haunted attractions the state. Happy haunting!

Some of Michigan’s best and longest-running haunted houses are opening back up for the fall season. Check out this list of 15 of the scariest haunted attractions the state. Happy haunting!

15 of the Best Haunted Houses in Michigan

Michigan is home to some of the most creative, elaborate and downright horrifying haunted houses in the country. Here are 15 of the best!
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Artist Uses ArtPrize Entries to Pay Tribute to Heroes

ArtPrize artist

ArtPrize artist

After a hero saved his life in 2016, ArtPrize artist Dan Bledsaw has been highlighting heroes in his ArtPrize entries.
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