geography

Michigan isn't just two peninsulas or a "Mitten." This article explores "Non-Mitten" areas even in the Lower Peninsula.

Why isn't Sault Ste. Marie a major city? Despite its pivotal role with the Soo Locks and central Great Lakes access, the Michigan/Ontario region's population remains small.

The Great Lakes State went 0 for 5 in a Reddit poll asking users to name the best city on each lake. While Marquette and Traverse City received some recognition, no Michigan city topped the list, with cities in other states and Canada dominating the rankings.

Forget the plains states! Wargamers on Reddit argue Michigan's unique geography, surrounded by water and with a well-armed populace, makes it surprisingly easy to defend against a hypothetical invasion.

Much deeper than a flippant social media debate over where 'up north' begins in Michigan, the state sits on the divide of two cultural regions, the Great Lakes and Northwoods.

Did you know Lake Superior and Lake Huron also have poles of inaccessibility? Find out more.

Beyond Michigan's traditional Tri-Cities (Saginaw-Bay City-Midland) and Twin Cities (Benton Harbor-St Joe) just how many other paired cities could there be in the state?

From Lake Michigan to Lake Erie, the Indiana and Ohio lines, there are 4 distinct points to know on Michigan's southern border.

A Michigan resident's perspective on the American Midwest sparks debate on Reddit

When you have spent as much time surrounded by the Great Lakes as we have here in Michigan, it's easy to think you know it all.