Just visiting

In my final dispatch from the Mitten State, I say goodbye to Lansing with gratitude, geeky references, and a list of things Michigan got just right—like fish ladders, friendly people, and flat land full of unexpected wonder.

While exploring Lansing, I hit the roads—literally. From Flint’s Buick-sized potholes to Chavez’s four-bounce nightmare, here’s my unofficial review of Michigan’s worst drives.

Not much gets me in the holiday spirit before December—but Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth, Michigan, just might’ve cracked my frosty shell.

This weekend’s road trip to Lake Michigan will start with tulips... and maybe take a detour into the chilling mysteries of the Lake Michigan Triangle. Planes vanish, ships disappear, and skeptics roll their eyes. I'm still going—but maybe a little more cautiously.

What was supposed to be a scenic checkmark on my Lansing-area to-do list turned into a classic case of “close, but not quite.” Thanks, GPS.

Sometimes it pays to follow the crowd. On the day of the 6th annual Izzo Run/Walk/Roll 5K, I ended up checking off a major Lansing landmark—Spartan Stadium. Here’s what I discovered.

I joined over 7,000 participants in the 2025 Izzo 5K—an event that celebrates Coach Tom Izzo, supports local charities, and made for an unforgettable MSU memory.

They told me to go to Hell... so I did. And honestly? It was fantastic. Here's what I discovered about Michigan’s famously devilish little town.

From gas lamps to geothermal lawns, Michigan’s third—and final—Capitol Building is a masterpiece of innovation, preservation, and cast-iron wonder.

Another walk on the Lansing River Trail led to a right encounter with one of the city’s most historic—and possibly haunted—homes. Here’s what I found.