Travel in state Michigan

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Jan 14, 2025 • 8 min read

Last August, over a calm Michigan lake, Karl Duesterhaus, 34, of Chicago, was treated to an unusual phenomenon: the northern lights, which appeared as hazy colors in a brighter-than-usual night sky. It was a cool experience, he said, but he was surprised when he looked at cellphone photos taken the night before.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Nicole Echeverria, 31, who moved from New York to Portugal in 2019. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

We are all dreaming of a White Christmas, right? While it’s impossible to guarantee a snowy holiday, some places in the US are far more likely to deliver on Christmas morning. To help you plan your winter getaway, car rental company SIXT, has analyzed historical weather data to identify the top 25 US destinations with the highest probability of a White Christmas.

Dec 3, 2024 • 6 min read

In the past year, I spent time in three of America's most popular Bavarian-inspired towns: Frankenmuth, Michigan; Helen, Georgia; and Leavenworth, Washington.

For over a decade, I’ve intermittently checked sales listings for Frank Lloyd Wright homes with the hope of finding one for my very own. It's a pipe dream, as most are way beyond what I can afford and some are never even publicly listed—like Marc Jacobs’s Hoffman House in Rye, New York, which is presently featured in Vogue’s December 2024 issue, or the Goetsch-Winckler House in Okemos, Michigan, which was purchased in a private deal by a couple of young Wright enthusiasts in 2022.

Nov 1, 2024 • 8 min read

There is nothing worse than getting to your destination and realizing that something spilled in your suitcase. Having a reliable Dopp kit or toiletry bag that suits your skincare and grooming regimen is a critical part of having an organized suitcase. The best toiletry bags are durable enough to protect your favorite products, and spacious without being bulky or heavy. Some of our editor's most-used toiletry bags are water-resistant, have removable shower caddies, can be hung on a door hook, and have the option to monogram them, so it truly feels like it was made for you.

Oct 29, 2024 • 9 min read

As one of the most populous cities in the US, Chicago has some pretty terrible traffic. However, I have to brave it several times a year when traveling between Wisconsin and Michigan for work and family events.

Tues. Nov. 5 is fast approaching — it's time to get out and vote in the 2024 presidential election.

A great golf course is like a classic work of statuary — except that the medium is the earth itself, not just a hunk of marble or wet clay.

Oct 18, 2024 • 6 min read

Airbnb compiled its report of the most wish-listed stays in every US state so it’s time for a road trip with some epic accommodations. This road trip that connects the most wish-listed Midwest Airbnbs starts in North Dakota and heads south before turning north again and then back south, a rollercoaster of a road trip that’s even better than the crazy rides at Cedar Point.

Victory Cruise Lines will launch a new “LakeLorian” program in 2025 in partnership with the National Museum of the Great Lakes. 

Travelers searching for America's safest cities may want to head to New England this holiday season.

The northern lights may be visible over the lower 48 states starting Thursday night, offering a somewhat rare chance to see the spectacular phenomenon.

Whether you're looking to escape the winter blues or hoping to experience the ultimate snowy Christmas vacation, there are so many beautiful places in the world to pick from for your next winter vacation. Winter in general tends to be a less crowded time to travel than summer, but there are still a fair number of tourists that can fill up some of your favorite cities. If you're looking for an off-the-beaten-path trip that excels in views, vibes, and value but isn't yet so overrun with other travelers that you'll have trouble walking down the street, we've found some of the best options for you. Here are 11 underrated winter vacation spots to visit this upcoming season, with trips for beach bums who want to leave the cold weather behind, as well as wintertime-lovers who can't wait to hop on the slopes or peruse a Christmas market.

A national park service site in northern Michigan is offering a glimpse at the future of public transit. Through early October, you can ride an autonomous electric bus to popular sites at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Adastec, a company specializing in autonomous vehicle technology for commercial purposes, is testing autonomous shuttling for park guests in a first-of-its-kind concept for the National Park Service. Guests can register in advance to take part in an experience that, if successful, could set the bar for mass transit in other crowded park service sites.

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