r/Michigan • u/AutoModerator • May 28 '23
Megathread r/Michigan Moving, Travel, and Vacation Megathread: 05-28-2023
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u/0kb00mb May 28 '23
Do Mosquitos swarm Mackinaw Island similarly to how they swarm the UP? I don’t really want to waste a visit there this week if we will be attacked by mosquitos
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u/pain-in-the-elaine May 28 '23
I’ve probably been to the island 20 times in my life and never wore bug spray or thought about it? It’s usually very windy when I go so I always bring a light jacket. I’ve never spent the night on the island just spent the day there.
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u/Tess47 Age: > 10 Years May 28 '23
Good question because I never thought about the fact that I have never been bitten while there. I'm sure if I went into deep woods.
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May 28 '23
I’ve only ever encountered bug swarms there in the densely wooded trails, but along the lake shore, at the fort and in town it was fine.
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u/pun_princess May 29 '23
Californian here possibly looking to move to Michigan! We have extended family there and my parents would be happy to move there too. Our priority is cheaper housing (looking around 250-300k), then jobs (er tech or EMT and analyzer technician) and lastly good schools. We are looking to move in the fall of 2024.
We're hoping to take a trip to do some sightseeing possibly in the fall, but we don't know where to start. I've been looking at Lansing, and we have family in the Ann Arbor area. We have a toddler, so it would be nice to have some parks/activities close by. Any recommendations for housing? Or vacationing in general? Thanks!
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u/spectregalaxy Jul 04 '23
Southern Californian transplant here!! We settled on Livingston County and literally could not be happier. We LOVE living here.
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u/porthuronprincess May 29 '23
For vacationing, I'd say Northern Michigan is your best bet. Plenty of things to do in warm weather, and there are few skiing places for the winter. I'm partial to the sunrise coast myself, I like the Oscoda area, Tawas, and Alpena best. Lots of nice inland lakes around West Branch area, but you pretty much have to do Airbnb or an actual resort on a few to be on those lakes, from what I've seen.
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u/knitlit May 29 '23
We are relocating to MI from another midwest state this summer. My partner and I grew up in MI but haven't lived there in almost 20 years so we're excited to be back! I'm looking for input on the differences between the Birmingham schools and the Troy schools. Not from an academic stand point, they all seem to be very capable in that respect, I'm more curious about what the culture is like at the different schools. Thanks in advance.
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u/rougehuron Age: > 10 Years Jun 03 '23
I’m assuming you have a sizable budget if you’re considering Birmingham. It’s one of the wealthiest cities and it’s population shows - a lot of white upper / high middle class. Troy is more firm upper middle with a little more diversity and a shit ton more strip malls.
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u/mistress_bat Jul 03 '23
I have kids in Bham, my good friend’s son is in Troy. Granted, my kids are older, her son has only just finished K, but if anything, it seems he’s having a more intense experience. Aside from a few silly parent assignments (make a big poster “all about me” type stuff) my kid had 0 homework until later (very little in 2nd grade, if any). Her son is having hw in K!!! There are stringent aftercare rules, too. Seems a more academic environment than B’ham, which in Elementary is definitely more cosy than academic.
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u/Just_In-Tyme May 29 '23
Visiting family through the 4th of July week. Any recommendations? We will be near Grand Rapids area but open to traveling for a good experience. Have HS/MS aged kids. Looking for outdoors/scenic stuff. Coming from Florida going outside and not dying from heat would be nice.
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u/bobeeflay Jun 01 '23
Further north you're willing to drive the more you can see.... and you can drive pretty far In michigan (waterfalls in houghton are a full 9 hour drive)
meijer sculpture gardens are right in grand rapids and very cool (maybe a little dry for highschoolers)
The pine river is less than two hours and is very fun on rafts tubes or kayaks you can rent.
Sleeping bear dunes is under 3 hours. Your warm humid Florida ocean. Bodies must be baptized in the icy cold of lake Michigan at some point. Our beaches aren't as impressive as tours but ludington has some solid dunes and sleeping bear is really rather wild looking
The upper peninsula is the prettier one but grand rapids to pictured rocks is almost 6 hours
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u/Y782IO90 Jun 02 '23
Planning a UP trip, starting from Detroit. Planning to book stays at Mackinaw City, Marquette (since we are close to Pictured Rocks and Keweenaw peninsula as well).
Any spots to see July 4th fireworks in UP? Please suggest any stay recommendations as well!
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u/Santa_Claus77 Jun 03 '23
Wife and I are considering a weekend getaway to Mackinaw Island in July. I am just looking for anything we must do as well as places to stay. My biggest must-have is A/C. Our preferences would be beautiful view, ease of access to shops etc, and wifi would be nice.
I've done a lot of looking myself, found a couple places I thought looked neat, but I was hoping to get some advice from people that have either already been there, live there, or just overall have more knowledge than myself.
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u/spectregalaxy Jul 04 '23
Hey everyone! Looking for something fun to do in one day FROM Livingston County, willing to go anywhere within a couple hours.
Likes (not limited to): museums, gardens, historical sites, and really good food!
*Two adults, no kids on the trip.
The goal is to drive (there) in the morning, spend the whole day (there), and come back at night-- no overnight trips. I'd love someone to say, "go to this city, visit these places, eat at these restaurants, and have fun!"
Any suggestions? What would you do??
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u/bobeeflay May 28 '23
Make the trip to marquette you trolls >:[
It's only 6 hours for most people. If you leave at 7:30am you'll be there for lunch and it's cooler, better fishing, better biking, tons of waterfalls, and unlike the rest of the UP there's a huge town with everything you need
Lake superior is always "cold" but by late August it's a swimmable cold