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6 Michigan must see spots to visit this summer

Like the saying goes: There’s no vard. And coming soon, a highly an- traveling through a tunnel. The views
place like home. ticipated, $50 million Motown Mu- along this 27.5-mile stretch promise
And that’s especially true if home seum expansion project will grow the most stunning outlooks of Lake
is here in the Great Lakes State. the museum campus to a 50,000- Michigan in the state, which make
After all we’ve endured over the square-foot world-class entertain- this drive spectacular all year 'round.
past two years, many of us are itch- ment and education tourist
ing to return to the summers of yore. destination. Traverse City
If getting out and exploring once (Traverse City, MI)
again is on your agenda, what better Grand Haven I mean, c’mon: How could Tra-
place to explore than our own back- nearly 50 feet and is more than 200 City Beach verse City not make the cut, right?
yard (figuratively speaking)? feet across, making it the biggest in (Grand Haven, MI) The charm of this old-fashioned and
Here’s a list of six spectacular the state. One can observe stunning As they say in Grand Haven: enchanting locale is simply irre-
Michigan spots that just may tickle beaches and lakes, too. Famous for "Lose the shoes, forego the salt, and sistible. Also known as Cherry Capi-
your fancy. Whether you’re the never- its outdoor recreation, there's also skip the sharks." With 48 acres to tal of the World, this city’s peaceful
one-to-sit-down type of traveler or if hiking, golfing, horseback riding, offer, this state park resides on the ambience, quaint architecture, and
taking things slow and easy is more and biking here. (There's snowmobil- shores of Lake Michigan and is con- thoroughly enjoyable festivals have
you’re speed, there’s something here ing, skiing, and ice climbing during sidered among the best beaches in earned it a place among the best
for everyone… the winter.) Oh, and there's the Michigan. It includes more than 150 small town travel destinations and
dreamy prospect of gazing the amaz- campsites as well as a fishing pier, the top places to retire in the country.
Sleeping ing Northern Lights. play area, and picnic sites. A post- There’s The Village at Grand Tra-
Bear Dunes card-perfect boardwalk will take you verse Commons, Front Street, Mari
(Maple City, MI) The Motown Museum to the iconic red lighthouse standing Vineyards, Traverse Area Recreation
Located at the northwestern tip (Detroit, MI) tall in the blue water. Furthermore, and Transportation Trails, and so
of the Michigan mainland, this treas- Ahhh, that distinct Motown an array of cafes and restaurants are much more. Suffice it to say, if winer-
ure boasts an unparalleled view of sound. There's nothing like it. And located a stone’s throw away from ies and breweries, coffee shops, na-
Glen Lake and Lake Michigan, hosts while that music provided the sound- Grand Haven Beach. ture trails, farms, and
an expansive park site, and includes track of life for many Americans dur- 19th-century-themed cruises sound
recreation in the forms of hiking ing the sixties, it lives on and Tunnel of Trees like a good idea, just know that you’ll
(Dune Climb), canoeing (Crystal or continues to amass new fans. Im- (Harbor Springs, MI) be going to the right place.
Platte rivers), and biking (Heritage mersing yourself in the stories of this This journey takes the phrase
Trail). This place has it all. legendary recording studio would be “going on a drive” to a whole new Courtney Conover is wife and
a perfect way to spend an afternoon. level. The Tunnel of Trees, the M-119 mom of two who has called Wayne
Tahquamenon Falls You can't help but feel the energy of Heritage Route traveling from Har- home since 1995. She blogs at
State Park (Paradise, MI) inspiration and creativity upon walk- bor Springs to Cross Village, is a courtneyconover.com. and is a fan
This Upper Peninsula gem pos- ing through the doors of this humble breathtaking display of northern of traveling just about anywhere
sesses more than 300 waterfalls— home-turned-studio-turned mu- hardwoods located this close to the that has wine, scenic views, and a
the Upper Falls alone has a drop of seum located on West Grand Boule- roadway, which creates the feeling of bit of solitude.
Ford investment of $2 Billion in Michigan

By Sarah Shurge a 25 year absence, the Bronco re- this announcement solidifies our
During the Mackinac Policy Con- turned in 2021. place as leaders in manufacturing,
ference on June 3rd, Governor Ford’s $2 billion investment will while bringing more good-paying
Gretchen Whitmer announced an in- have an impact on the entire state union jobs back to Southeast Michi-
vestment by Ford of more than $2 with the increase of jobs resulting in gan.”
billion across the company's plants spinoff investments and local rede- According to michigan.gov:
in Michigan. velopment opportunities. “Since 2016, Ford has announced
“Today’s announcement marks Reuters reported the investment nearly $10 billion in investment in
another historic economic win for will support increased production of Michigan, largely around electric and
the state in recent months and will Ford’s F-150 EV lighting, assembly of autonomous vehicle manufacturing,
help our economy grow even a new Ranger pickup truck, and a supporting nearly 10,000 new and
stronger,” said Governor Whitmer at new Mustang. Ford also plans to retained jobs for Michigan’s manu-
the conference. build a new parts packaging facility facturing workforce.”
The project is expected to create in Monroe County. The investment announced will
more than 3,200 good-paying union Building the Bronco on the line at the State Representative Kevin Cole- also secure the company's existing
jobs and to help boost the company’s man (D-Westland) issued the follow- internal combustion engine vehicle
electric vehicle (EV) production fu- Wayne Assembly plant. ing statement: “The auto and operations in Michigan.
ture in this state. According to The Wayne Assembly plant is manufacturing industry built Michi- “We are thrilled that Ford is ad-
Reuters, the 3,200 jobs are expected known for first introducing the 1966 gan's economy, and this investment vancing its long legacy in Michigan
to include 2,000 at the Dearborn, Ford Bronco model in 1965. For 30 in EVs and hardworking Michigan- by investing $2 billion to create
Flat Rock, and Wayne assembly years the Bronco continued produc- ders will only help drive our econ- 3,200 good-paying UAW jobs,” said
plants. tion in Wayne until 1996. Then after omy forward. I'm excited to see how Governor Whitmer.
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