Southeast Michigan

Cindi Neaves had an unofficial mentor as a child and knows the value of that relationship. She pays it forward as a mentor with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

As the National Parks System celebrates it’s centennial, it’s important for visitors to know a few rules when visiting them.

Hiking in Michigan? This comprehensive guide includes tips on what to pack, how much food and drink you’ll need and how to stay safe on the trail.

Whether you’re on the water for a short period of time or the whole day, make sure you are practicing safe practices and are aware of your surroundings.

Make a dent in the caloric damage you’ll do on Thanksgiving with one of these fun community turkey runs.

Whether you are more of a trick or a treat person, these Halloween events across Michigan are certain to be fun for the entire family.

Elizabeth Lewis runs “Detroit Mom”, a website designed to support parents. She said pressure on moms makes them question their infant feeding choices.

Detroit has been a stomping ground for some of the most influential figures in American history, including abolitionists Frederick Douglass and John Brown.

Emmele Herrold, co-owner and Executive Chef at Hazel, Ravines and Downtown in Birmingham, serves bone broth to customers daily.

Read this take on the empowering fitness options available at Royal Oak’s The Barre Code.

If you’re looking for inspiration, here are eight fun ways to ring in 2019 across Michigan.

Get into the holiday spirit by recounting the long and storied history of America’s Thanksgiving Parade.

With electric scooters popping up in cities across the country, including Detroit, we decided to scoot out of the office on a lunch break to give them a try.

Non-profit organization Bees in the D has made it their mission to increase the population of honeybees in the region and their efforts are working. In two years, the group has introduced more than six million bees to southeast Michigan.

There is something about “unplugging” from busy day-to-day lives and then recharging in the Michigan backcountry.

Check out these new or newly renovated public spaces in Michigan to get you in a healthy mindset for spring.

The Detroit Tigers stadium is full of surprisingly healthy fare–you just have to know where to look.

Ice climbing is a great way to get outdoors, be active and enjoy some of the most beautiful scenery a Michigan winter can offer.

Michigan is beautiful, but beach season is short. If you’re craving warmth and water, you’re only a road trip away from one of these indoor water parks.

Have you heard of Row-Ga? Turns out the class combining rowing and yoga makes for a well-rounded workout you should try!

Simultaneous premiers of Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 19 in Ann Arbor and Grand Rapids. Money raised will benefit Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice Pediatric Care.

Try these Michigan themed crafts to bring the beauty of the fall season into your home!

Looking to up your Halloween game? Check out these real-life haunted destinations.

Michigan offers many unique excursions during the fall and Halloween season. Try one of these suggestions!

Looking for a weekend getaway? Experience German culture and much more by planning a trip to Frankenmuth.

Need hiking ideas near southeast Michigan? Here you go.

Eating fresh, local ingredients is important for a healthy diet. Find out how Michigan food trucks can be part of yours.

Grass Lake Michigan is a town that goes above and beyond for its citizens when it comes to health and wellness.

If you think triathlons aren’t your thing, think again. Harbor Beach might just have your ideal race.

With a spectacular grand opening, what else does Detroit's new Beacon Park have in store this summer?

Michigan-made photographer Zach Elwart tells his own unique story of the Motor City.

One native Detroiter is doing everything he can to make sure local students have a different childhood than he did.

If the friends you keep aren’t always up for the adventure you crave, a new Michigan social community aims to connect members with adventure and each other.

Hammocks aren’t just for trees anymore. Enjoy hanging out in a new and improved way this summer.

Looking for a fun way to get active while enjoying the beauty of Detroit? Participate in the 7th annual Give and Get Fit on the Detroit Riverfront July 30.

Metro Detroit's new Area45 Fitness is revolutionizing workouts with a fun, interactive environment.

Join Swim 1922 for a free family swimming event in Detroit to help increase awareness about water safety and skills.

Cass Community Social Services is making its main campus a home to many others with tiny houses, growing community wellness in Detroit.

Check out one of these park locations for free outdoor movie screenings this summer.

Meet Blue Cross' June #MIKidsCan Champion of the Month, 13-year-old Lilly Groth.

If you're looking to explore Michigan's state parks this summer but want to avoid the crowds, here are six hidden gems to check out.

Do you love Michigan's great outdoors? Got questions about camping, hiking, biking or more? Join the #MIBigGreenGym Twitter chat June 27 at 11 a.m.

Throw away some stress and get a low-impact workout in with a round of disc golf.

Detroit's wheels keep turning with the launch of the MoGo Bike Share program.

The annual Live the Riverfront summer programming offers a variety of weekly events to encourage an active and healthy lifestyle.

It’s a growth year for Slow Roll Detroit as they work to connect their massive audience with Detroit non-profits and causes.

Experience more Michigan destinations this summer without spending a lot of money through the Michigan Activity Pass program.

Curious to know the magic behind this staple Italian dish? See photos from our experience making our own with the help of Andiamo.

Did you know the GMRENCEN has its own ZIP code? Celebrate its 40th anniversary with 40 fun facts about this iconic Detroit building.

Jammmin’ for Joseph is a fundraiser with a mission to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Namesake Joseph Penrod was diagnosed at the age of five.

Lumin is an augmented reality (AR) tour that allows users to visit the Detroit Institute of Arts in a whole new way.

C.S Mott Children’s Hospital in Ann Arbor is asking people to send patients virtual Valentine’s Day cards so that every patient feels the love.

Chocolates and flowers? Yawn. Be adventurous as you plan this year’s big date.

Want to get away from it all? Bundle up and find your new favorite quiet winter recreation spot in Michigan.

While most of the world knows Detroit for its automotive prowess, Detroit’s revival is bringing with it an array of must-try restaurants.

Detroit Restaurant Week runs Feb. 3-12, with plenty of mouth-watering options. Which restaurants are you hoping to experience during the 10-night celebration?

Ten reasons we love Michigan, in celebration of our state’s 180th birthday.

Take a look inside The Farmer’s Hand, Detroit’s first neighborhood market featuring 100 percent locally grown and produced goods.

Take back your vacation time this year by planning a getaway closer to home. These tips will get you started.

From Marquette to Detroit, Michiganders have no shortage of festive community events to choose from as they ring in the New Year.

In this guest post, Michael Haddad of Michigan-based Detroit Grooming Co. shares tips for maintaining a healthy beard and skin this winter.

Michigan cyclists are pushing for expanded laws to keep them safe on the road. Here’s what they’re doing and how you can help.

In this year’s battle for the Paul Bunyan Trophy, the Michigan-MSU rivalry could also be settled in the best tailgating foods each campus has to offer.

Fel3000ft is one Detroit’s preeminent artists and this year’s Artist in Residence for TEDx Detroit. Take a 360 degree at some of his work.

This fall, shoppers at Holiday Market in Royal Oak can participate in a free HealthyTown-Everywhere program to learn how to make healthy choices.

Go inside Jazz Café at Music Hall and learn more about how the venue provides a space for young musicians to share ideas, compete, and challenge themselves.

Check out these tips and tricks so you’re not really “roughing it” before your first big camping trip.

Celebrating 10 years, the Quicken Loans JA Finance Park empowers young people to find economic independence and better understand the complex world of finance.

Find out how you can celebrate the National Parks’ centennial right here in Michigan.

Located on the rooftop of Detroit’s historic Music Hall, 3Fifty Terrace features 10,000 square feet of open air space to host your night out or special event.

Situated on 350 Madison Ave, Music Hall is in the heart of the best-selling entertainment district, together with two stadiums and six other theaters.

Hundreds of bicycle races are taking place this summer, but ones in August look particularly interesting.

The new millennial trend, hanging a hammock between two trees, is changing the way Michiganders relax, camp and sleep. Have you tried one yet?

Free fitness event combining a 6-mile bike ride followed by a 45-minute yoga class.

Some of our team spent their lunch trying outdoor yoga at the Renaissance Center. Here is what each of them thought about the experience!

One dad’s healthy lifestyle is now a full family affair. They will be at the Riverfront Run, will you? Registration discount code inside.

The Motor City brings back the hot wheels for another metal and pedal pushing showdown at the 2016 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.

What do you get when you mix a little Detroit attitude with high intensity cardio? A workout class unlike any other.

The Kappa Alpha Psi Men’s Health Fair takes place Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the St. Mary’s of Michigan Health Education Center in Saginaw.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s esteemed Man & Woman of the Year campaign is working to raise funds in honor of two Michigan blood cancer survivors.

With the arrival of March, people gather around in Detroit’s oldest neighborhood, Corktown, to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Here are the spots to visit.

Here are five unique Michigan downhill ski locations to hit the slopes at and enjoy the snow before the weather takes a turn for the warmth of spring.

This video from the A Healthier Michigan team lets you dive in at the Michigan Sea Life aquarium at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets in Auburn Hills.

February is the perfect time to visit one of these five places in Michigan. You’ll all come away with a better understanding of African American History.

Anna Ciechanowski talks about what its like being a part of a dance team and her journey to UDA Nationals in Orlando.

They don’t wear capes, but ambassadors working the downtowns of Grand Rapids and Detroit sure know how to save the day.

Christmas is coming, but there’s still time to take advantage of these super festive events happening around Michigan.

From our Petoskey stones to the Mighty Mac, Michiganders take pride in the many things that make our state so unique. Here are some you may not know about.

The Healthier Michigan team shares some small business favorites in this roundup of Michigan shops and companies to consider for your holiday gift list.

The Healthier Michigan team recently spent a day in historic Ypsilanti and we were blown away by the cute, quirky town.

Travel around Michigan and you’ll come across example after example of amazing public art. Here are six you shouldn’t miss.

This podcast will take you inside the “bat cave” to get up close with the biggest bat in the world, a Malayan flying fox, and so much more.

Our largest fundraising event, the SOCK dinner, was an evening of compassion and understanding for others. It was also full of incredible generosity.

Michigan isn’t just home to lost of great craft beer. These local distilleries create unique made-in-the-Mitten-state whiskey, gin, vodka and more.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan teamed up with the Latino Community Roundtable for the Let’s Talk Health: Latino Detroit Community Health Event.

Walk through the doors of 168 Asian Mart and you’ll realize you aren’t in any normal supermarket. Here’s a glimpse at some of the tasty foods you’ll find there.

Every year the Detroit Zoo hosts a senior day, with fun events and free admission for qualifying seniors. This year’s is on September 9th–don’t miss it!

There’s a new fit park that’s beginning to bring lots of people to the city and showcases a portion of the true beauty Detroit has to offer.