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<p><strong>North American B-25 Mitchell</strong></p>
<p>This bomber was one of the most widely used in World War II. It was also considered one of the most versatile.</p>
<p>Along with being used as a fighter, the B-25 was used for high and low level bombing, strafing, photo reconnaissance and submarine patrol.</p>

Some of the most historic airplanes in the world are at a Michigan museum

Michigan's has a Smithsonian aerospace museum, of sorts. We're taking you inside and showing you the historic planes.

Edward Pevos | [email protected]

<p>Following the success of the Model T, Henry and Clara Ford moved into the sprawling, 1,300-acre Fair Lane estate in 1915, where they lived for 30 years.</p>
<p>Currently, the century-old estate <a href="https://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2015/07/henry_ford_fair_lane_estate_to.html">is undergoing extensive renovation to the restore</a> the 31,770 square feet home back to its original state by the same nonprofit that manages another historic auto industry landmark, the <a href="https://www.fordhouse.org/">Edsel and Eleanor Ford House</a>.</p>
<p>The home at 1 Fair Lane Drive, Dearborn is closed to tours, but the grounds are open. </p>
<p>See <a href="http://www.henryfordfairlane.org/about">henryfordfairlane.org</a><a href="https://www.fordhouse.org/"> </a>for more information </p>
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Historic mansions, factories and headquarters of Detroit's auto industry past

Repurposed Factories, headquarters and mansions from Detroit's auto industry boom

Tanya Moutzalias | [email protected]

<p><em>A map from the Eighteenth Annual Report of the Bureau of American Ethnology to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, 1896-1897. The area shaded yellow represents the land ceded to the U.S. government by the Odawa and the Sault Ste. Marie Ojibwe/Chippewa: 14 million acres in total. Image via Wikimedia Commons</em></p>

How an 800-mile canoe trip starting at an Up North beach became a turning point in Michigan history

The statehood story you might not have learned in school.

Emily Bingham | [email protected]

Cupola Suites project completed in 2019 to restore Grand Hotel's original 1887 roofline

John Gonzalez

Northern Michigan maker launches online store showcasing Great Lakes artists

"There's a mindset that comes with life on fresh water."

Emily Bingham | [email protected]

Our ten favorite Michigan books for 2018

All of these books were either by Michigan authors or set in the mitten state.

Amy Sherman

Beloved floating Christmas tree brings cheer to Northern Michigan lake

Staring out at the expanse of Glen Lake, the Siepkers knew they needed to see a little more twinkle.

Tanda Gmiter

Mackinac Island's tree lighting, Christmas bazaar is steeped in sweet holiday tradition

The island might be Michigan's summer playground, but the hush of winter makes this a Christmas wonderland.

Tanda Gmiter

Artsy pop-up roller skating rink opening inside a Detroit high-rise

This isn't the place you'd normally find a roller skating rink. Get ready to lace up your skates and roll around a Detroit high rise.

Edward Pevos

Nikon names Michigan top spot for fall photography for third-straight year

Michigan has earned the three-peat.

Brandon Champion

West Michigan innkeepers host B&B Christmas Cookie tours, weekend getaways

Nine innkeepers along Lake Michigan's sunset coast are taking part in these two weekends full of special events.

Tanda Gmiter

These Faygo Rock N' Rye and Red Pop candles are as Michigan as it gets

This is as Michigan as it gets. We came across these Faygo candles and had to show them to you. Here are all of the flavors available and where we found them.

Edward Pevos

Some of the most historic airplanes in the world are at a Michigan museum

Historic mansions, factories and headquarters of Detroit's auto industry past

How an 800-mile canoe trip starting at an Up North beach became a turning point in Michigan history

Cupola Suites project completed in 2019 to restore Grand Hotel's original 1887 roofline

Northern Michigan maker launches online store showcasing Great Lakes artists

Our ten favorite Michigan books for 2018

Beloved floating Christmas tree brings cheer to Northern Michigan lake

Mackinac Island's tree lighting, Christmas bazaar is steeped in sweet holiday tradition

Artsy pop-up roller skating rink opening inside a Detroit high-rise

Nikon names Michigan top spot for fall photography for third-straight year

West Michigan innkeepers host B&B Christmas Cookie tours, weekend getaways

These Faygo Rock N' Rye and Red Pop candles are as Michigan as it gets

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