geography

If Michigan's capital moved from Lansing, where would it go? Beyond Detroit's past and Marshall's near miss, explore new central locations like Cadillac, Straits of Mackinac, or Marquette for a futuristic capital discussion.

A tiny, obscure land border exists between Michigan and Ontario on Seaway Island, challenging the common belief that only water separates the US and Canada in the region.

A Reddit discussion explores cities great to live in but boring to visit, often citing suburban sprawl. Midwest college towns like Ann Arbor are debated as "nice to live" due to amenities, but potentially "boring to visit" due to limited tourist appeal.

Imagine Michigan's borders redrawn by river watersheds. This hypothetical map shows Michigan expanding significantly, gaining parts of Indiana (South Bend), Wisconsin (Green Bay), Minnesota (Duluth), and Ontario (Windsor, Sarnia).

Defining the "most average" county in Michigan means finding a microcosm of the state's diverse features. This includes urban, suburban, and rural areas, plus manufacturing and agriculture.

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 age-old Michigan "Up North" debate now has an official answer: the Mason-Arenac Line. Named for a tier of counties, this boundary, defined was defined by the 1994 Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act.

Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula, despite appearances, is actually "Copper Island," separated by the Keweenaw Waterway. This secret island, once a copper mining hub, is connected by a single bridge and hosts the annual Copper Island Classic hockey game.

Most of Michigan's population is in the south, but if climate change spurred northern growth, where would a Chicago-sized metropolis emerge? Traverse City, Grayling/Gaylord, and Alpena are contenders.

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.

Michigan has many islands with year-round residents, facing unique transport costs (ferries, tolls). Unlike some island locales near big cities, MI islands often lack mainland conveniences, leading to isolation for permanent inhabitants beyond summer visitors.