Michigan: America's high-five!

Hello from the mitten state! We've got lakes; five of them and they're all great. Despite our state economy taking a nose-dive in recent years, Michigan still has a lot to offer. There's breathtaking scenery to the north, and some awesome little "big" cities in the south-east. (I'm sure the west side of the state does too, but I don't live there, so I'm biased.)

Our governor is trying to resurrect this fair state by luring in the movie industry...it's kinda cool; DeNiro was filming something around Ypsi in the past couple of months, and Drew Barrymore shot a movie in Saline last year. (maybe the year before that, time has been flying.) 'Tis kinda a big deal for our humble state, hence the shameless name-dropping.

If you ever come to Michigan, you must head to the top of the mitten, go across the bridge, and find the Mystery Spot. It's worth the drive, I promise. (don't be surprised if someone calls you a fudgie while you're up there...it's the northerners' nickname for tourists.)

***I changed the title because I had just heard Michigan being called this the other day...I've lived here for my entire life, how have I not heard it before???

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Permalink Reply by Kemery (QweenofNarnia) on July 8, 2012 at 3:39pm

we live in south east michigan too... some movie was filmed in our highschool, i think it was called Trust.

Permalink Reply by Allyson little on July 22, 2012 at 5:49pm

hey! i am originally from MI and love it there. its will always be my home even though i live in Texas now. i love MI's temperamental weather and its beautiful fall leaves.

Permalink Reply by Mason (Porcupuppy) on June 28, 2014 at 12:48pm

UP!!!!! I plan on going to NMU, and then for the second half going to Tech

Permalink Reply by Rachel (TheLankyHobbit) on October 24, 2012 at 9:00pm

I am a mitten dweller as well! I live an hour south of Bay city but only visit the water at my family's. They have vacation homes in Houghten Lake/Rosscommon. Love the water!

Love the title by the way!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Evanne Lehrke on November 7, 2012 at 12:12pm

Hello! Greetings from me! Currently located in the center of Michigan's lower half, but originate from the Thumb.

Permalink Reply by Evanne Lehrke on October 23, 2013 at 2:06pm

Noticing people talking about movies that were filmed in their hometown. If you saw "This Must be the Place" with Sean Penn, You saw a representation of Bad Axe, MI throughout the movie.

Permalink Reply by Rich (White Toast) on November 12, 2012 at 5:10am

734. Represent.

Permalink Reply by Mukhie (ObnoxiousSeaOtter) on February 24, 2013 at 2:40am

U of M Wolverines!!!!!!!!

Permalink Reply by Hailey BEASTS! (Flying Tiger) on March 15, 2013 at 4:45pm

Hoorah for Michigan! This mythical beast also comes from the mitten.

Permalink Reply by EPIC Pop-Tart (Winged Turcoon) on March 16, 2013 at 6:40am

I live in the mitten also. The western part. A movie was filmed in my hometown. It was called Touchback. I can identify almost everything in that movie. If you don't know this already Michigan has the greatest fudge from Mackinaw City especially.

Permalink Reply by Mason (Porcupuppy) on June 28, 2014 at 12:46pm

Mac island Fudge! Anatomy of a Murder was filmed in Marquette

Permalink Reply by K-La V. (LANDSHARK) on June 6, 2013 at 3:15pm

hey beasts, i'm trying to put together a big mythical meetup in every state (more info here http://rhettandlinkommunity.com/forum/topics/mythicon?xg_source=act...)
we need some beasts from this state to represent :D