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ArtPrize artist

ArtPrize artist

Artist Uses ArtPrize Entries to Pay Tribute to Heroes

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

Squeeze the Last Bit of Summer Fun with These 5 Weekend Trips

A sailboat rounds the breakwater near sunset on the longest day of the year by the Lighthouses at St. Joseph, Michigan with people fishing from and walking on the pier.

A sailboat rounds the breakwater near sunset on the longest day of the year by the Lighthouses at St. Joseph, Michigan with people fishing from and walking on the pier.

Feel like the opportunity for summer adventure is passing you by? Here’s how to squeeze the last bit of fun out of the season.

While some farmers choose to grow row upon row of unique, heirloom varieties of apples, most orchards that sell to the public grow several more well-known varieties. Among them, you have apples that are great for fresh eating, others that are delicious when cooked down into a sauce, and still others that are seen as the best apples for baking.

While some farmers choose to grow row upon row of unique, heirloom varieties of apples, most orchards that sell to the public grow several more well-known varieties. Among them, you have apples that are great for fresh eating, others that are delicious when cooked down into a sauce, and still others that are seen as the best apples for baking.

Best Michigan Apples for Baking

The tasty, juicy apples we love to eat are not always the same ones that hold up well for baking. We walk you through the difference, here.

Different Types of Bees in Michigan

Do you know about Michigan's four species of bees, and the work they do to pollinate our flowers, fruits, and vegetables?

Do you know about Michigan's four species of bees, and the work they do to pollinate our flowers, fruits, and vegetables?

Do you know about Michigan's four species of bees, and the work they do to pollinate our flowers, fruits, and vegetables?

Honeycrisp apples

Honeycrisp apples

Why Honeycrisp is the Best Apple

Everyone is entitled to their own opinion – except when it comes to apples. Once you’ve tried a Honeycrisp, you’re never going back.

Michigan Bucket List: Apple Orchards to Explore This Fall

Michigan Bucket List: Apple Orchards to Explore This Fall

Michigan Bucket List: Apple Orchards to Explore This Fall

Nothing says fall in Michigan like filling a bushel basket full of freshly-picked apples. Put a U-pick day on your list this autumn.

Suzy Silvestre, a longtime vegan and San Francisco native, is as inspired by Western European flavor profiles as much as she is influenced by California fusion. At Chive you can grab a pesto panini sandwich for lunch and come back for a spicy fried “chickie” gochujang bowl for dinner.

Suzy Silvestre, a longtime vegan and San Francisco native, is as inspired by Western European flavor profiles as much as she is influenced by California fusion. At Chive you can grab a pesto panini sandwich for lunch and come back for a spicy fried “chickie” gochujang bowl for dinner.

Farmington’s Chive Kitchen Keeps Vegan Eating Fun with Diverse Menu

From western European flavor profiles to California fusion to all-vegan comfort food, the Chive specializes in fun, flavorful and diverse dishes.

Bees in the D Supports and Protects Nature’s Biggest Heroes 

Bees in the D

Bees in the D

Bees in the D is a nonprofit organization that works to educate metro Detroit on the importance of bee conservation. 

young man in a electric wheelchair fishing

young man in a electric wheelchair fishing

Accessible Boat Launches, Fishing Spots Across Michigan

Boating and fishing are popular pastimes in Michigan, and accessibility is driving improvements to fishing piers and boat launches across the state.

4 Things to do on Detroit International RiverWalk, Named Country’s Best

Detroit RiverWalk

Detroit RiverWalk

The Detroit International Riverwalk was recently named the country’s best river walk and is considered one of Detroit’s top attractions.