Revisiting Niles, Michigan | City of FOUR FLAGS
Niles, Michigan is known as the City of Four Flags due to the Fort St. Joseph (commemorated by a boulder outside of town) having four different flags flying over the fort at different times: France, United Kingdom, Spain, and the United States. I last visited Niles earlier in the decade, and I return to check out the riverside park along the St. Joseph River as well as some historic sites in the city including the railroad depot and the Chapin House. Niles is especially beautiful during the springtime.
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Hard To Pronounce Michigan Places | Pure Michigan
Have you ever wondered how Michigan was named Michigan? Before colonization, the now Great Lakes State was home to at least eight Native American tribes throughout the land, one of which being the Ojibwe Indians. The Ojibwe were the first people to openly interact with the French in Michigan, trading furs and knowledge of the area for guns and goods. Through translation, the state of Michigan was named after the Ojibwe Indian word “Michigama,” which means “great lake” or “land surrounded by water.”
With this in mind, we invite you to take a watch some Michiganders stumble their way through some uniquely-named destinations found across the Great Lakes State. Test yourself and learn the correct pronunciations here:
Yankee Springs Recreation Area Campground Review
In this video, I review the Yankee Springs Recreation Area campsites in Middleville, MI. Located mid-way between Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, it provides a convenient place for those in West Michigan to camp or as a stop for those heading up to Michigan's Upper Peninsula. For those who appreciate classic cars, it is only 30 minutes away from the highly rated Gilmore Car Museum. In this review I rate these campsites on five different criteria. Later in the video, I share my thoughts on the overall value of staying at this Michigan State Recreation Area campground.
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South Haven, Michigan // Michigan Beachtowns
Find your escape in South Haven, where relaxation and reconnecting to your true self begin. Feel the area’s scenic beauty awaken your senses – on white-sand beaches, basking in the glow of a fiery sunset, or watching boats slip peacefully past the century-old lighthouse. Stroll along the HarborWalk to the historic Maritime District with its engaging museum complex and replica tall ship, Friends Good Will. Take a leisurely ride down the West Michigan Pike where you’ll discover antique shops and art galleries, and cozy bed-and-breakfasts and family resorts. Visit farm markets and art galleries along the Blue Star Highway; and explore the quaint villages, vineyards, wineries, and craft brew pubs on the outskirts of town. Whatever the season, relax and reconnect to your true self in picturesque Van Buren County.
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Michigan Wineries & Wine Trails | Pure Michigan
Michigan wineries and wine trails take us through lush green valleys and along breathtaking Lake Michigan shoreline. Wine tasting in Michigan has never been better, with more than 90 wineries, covering over 13,000 acres. Come savor award-winning wine from the vineyards of world-class winemakers. Visit ( to learn more about wine and Pure Michigan.
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Crown Point, Indiana, Spring
After a long winter, Spring comes to Crown Point as a relief. Tome films some familiar scenes teeming with new life, with ever present fishermen, dog lovers, basketball players out and about,
doing their things, with flowers emergent.
Quality Camping, Marshall MI
Quality Camping offers seasonal camping options from May to October. Groups are welcome, and lakeside properties are available. Among the amenities Quality Camping offers:
Pool
Playgrounds
Hiking
Putt putt
Horse Shoes
Come by to see what Quality Camping has to offer you and your family.
Wine Trail of Southwest Michigan
A taste of a few wineries along the wine trail in Michigan