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      <title>Annual Antique Tractor Crossing Returns to Mackinac Bridge</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[After a yearlong hiatus the annual antique tractor crossing returns to the Mackinac Bridge for 2024. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/antique-tractor-crossing-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Rough seas prompt Michigan school district to cancel classes as ferry service faces safety concerns. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/rough-seas-cancel-school-drummond-island/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 17:46:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the viral buzz around pasty vending machines in Michigan, a hot topic sparking conversation among pasty enthusiasts. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/yooper-pasty-vending-machine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[ If you're looking for the perfect spot for your next outdoor adventure, one Michigan campground is being praised as the No. 3 best in the U.S. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mill-creek-camping-mackinaw-city-mich-best-in-us/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ If you&apos;re looking for the perfect spot for your next outdoor adventure, one Michigan campground is being praised as the No. 3 best in the U.S. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mill-creek-camping-mackinaw-city-mich-best-in-us/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[After the tragic events with Baltimore's Key Bridge here's a reminder of a lesser-known service offered by the Michigan's Mackinac Bridge staff. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/mackinac-bridge-transport-services/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After the tragic events with Baltimore&apos;s Key Bridge here&apos;s a reminder of a lesser-known service offered by the Michigan&apos;s Mackinac Bridge staff. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/mackinac-bridge-transport-services/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover the hidden travel times of Michigan&apos;s waterways. From the Soo Locks to all Michigan points - a unique perspective on geography. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/soo-locks-sailing-times/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Heads Up – These are the 20 Lowest Clearance Bridges in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 16 Mar 2024 17:00:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Explore the dangers of low clearance bridges in Michigan. Find out how to navigate safely and avoid becoming a meme on the road. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/low-clearance-bridges-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[China claims to have the longest suspension bridge.  However, that claim may not hold water. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-longest-suspension-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[China claims to have the longest suspension bridge.  However, that claim may not hold water. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-longest-suspension-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>America’s Most Scenic Roadways: Tunnel Of Trees Takes Center Stage in National Vote</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/tunnel-of-trees-contest/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 21:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the beauty of Michigan's Tunnel of Trees, a picturesque 21-mile road competing for the title of the most scenic roadway in America. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/tunnel-of-trees-contest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover the beauty of Michigan&apos;s Tunnel of Trees, a picturesque 21-mile road competing for the title of the most scenic roadway in America. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/tunnel-of-trees-contest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Give Yourself Extra Time if You Are Crossing Mackinac Bridge</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:14:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Warmer weather in the forecast has construction projects starting earlier than usual and there is one that will slow your time traveling when crossing Mackinac Bridge. <a href="https://wgrd.com/give-yourself-extra-time-is-you-are-crossing-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Warmer weather in the forecast has construction projects starting earlier than usual and there is one that will slow your time traveling when crossing Mackinac Bridge. <a href="https://wgrd.com/give-yourself-extra-time-is-you-are-crossing-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy Carroll]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Voter Reports: New Michigan IDs Create Scanning Issues At Polling Locations</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigan-new-id-voting/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 20:00:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[People with Michigan's new state IDs report scanning issues at polling places and other verification points. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigan-new-id-voting/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[People with Michigan&apos;s new state IDs report scanning issues at polling places and other verification points. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigan-new-id-voting/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Meier]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Is Selling Pieces of the Mackinac Bridge Again – Hurry They’ll Go Quick</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigan-selling-pieces-mackinac-bridge/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2024 22:00:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Own a piece of history with a metal section from the famous Mackinac Bridge. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigan-selling-pieces-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Own a piece of history with a metal section from the famous Mackinac Bridge. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigan-selling-pieces-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Meier]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>An Overly Complex New Highway Interchange Is Coming to a Very Small Northern Michigan Town</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/diverging-diamond-interchange-gaylord/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 21:00:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to construct a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) in Gaylord. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/diverging-diamond-interchange-gaylord/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to construct a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) in Gaylord. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/diverging-diamond-interchange-gaylord/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Sara J. Martin/Michigan Department of Transportation</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Meier]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Have You Seen the Mini Mac Bridge in St. Louis, Michigan?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/mini-mac-bridge/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Did you know there is a tiny Michigan with a Mini Mackinac Bridge right smack dab in the middle of Michigan? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/mini-mac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Did you know there is a tiny Michigan with a Mini Mackinac Bridge right smack dab in the middle of Michigan? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/mini-mac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dana Marshall]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Is The Mackinac Bridge a Dangerous Place to Drive?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/driving-mackinac-bridge-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 17:23:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The beautiful Might Mac, Michigan's stunning Mackinac Bridge, currently the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/driving-mackinac-bridge-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The beautiful Might Mac, Michigan&apos;s stunning Mackinac Bridge, currently the longest suspension bridge between anchorages in the Western Hemisphere.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/driving-mackinac-bridge-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Andy Rent]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Yes, You Can Visit the Top of the Monumental Mackinac Bridge</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/go-to-top-mackinac-bridge/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Jan 2024 11:46:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sure, you can drive across the Mackinac Bridge. Heck, you can even walk across it. But did you know you can go to the top of the Mackinac Bridge? Here's How. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/go-to-top-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Sure, you can drive across the Mackinac Bridge. Heck, you can even walk across it. But did you know you can go to the top of the Mackinac Bridge? Here&apos;s How. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/go-to-top-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Even the Mighty Mackinac Bridge Gets 1 Star Reviews – Read What Disgruntled Travelers Say</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/bad-reviews-mackinac-bridge/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Sep 2023 14:21:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Despite the majesty of the Mackinac Bridge, Michigan's infrastructure marvel scores some bad reviews on travel sites. Read the 1-star reviews of the bridge. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/bad-reviews-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite the majesty of the Mackinac Bridge, Michigan&apos;s infrastructure marvel scores some bad reviews on travel sites. Read the 1-star reviews of the bridge. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/bad-reviews-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Meier]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>What's So Scary About the "Scariest Bridge in Michigan"?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/croswell-swinging-bridge-scariest-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2023 18:32:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Built in 1905 and dubbed 'Michigan's Scariest Bridge', what's really SO scary about the Croswell Swinging Bridge? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/croswell-swinging-bridge-scariest-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Built in 1905 and dubbed &apos;Michigan&apos;s Scariest Bridge&apos;, what&apos;s really SO scary about the Croswell Swinging Bridge? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/croswell-swinging-bridge-scariest-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Mini Coopers Set To Cross Mackinac Bridge in Record Attempt</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/mini-on-the-mack-mackinac-bridge-2023/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2023 18:31:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Mini on the Mack brings thousands of Mini cooper owners to cross the Mackinac Bridge in an attempt to break the world record of largest parade of Mini cars. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/mini-on-the-mack-mackinac-bridge-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Mini on the Mack brings thousands of Mini cooper owners to cross the Mackinac Bridge in an attempt to break the world record of largest parade of Mini cars. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/mini-on-the-mack-mackinac-bridge-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Fear of Bridges? Mackinac Bridge Staff Will Drive Across For You</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/transportation-escort-mackinac-bridge/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2023 18:08:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Most Michiganders are unaware of the services the Mackinac Bridge Authority offer, like transport services for drivers who are afraid to cross themselves. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/transportation-escort-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Most Michiganders are unaware of the services the Mackinac Bridge Authority offer, like transport services for drivers who are afraid to cross themselves. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/transportation-escort-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Located in St. Ignace, Have You Seen Michigan's Largest Sundial?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-largest-sundial-st-ignace/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 18:09:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A tourist attraction located in St. Ignace, Michigan, the large human-sized sundial sits inside Chief Wawatam Park near the Straits of Mackinac. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-largest-sundial-st-ignace/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A tourist attraction located in St. Ignace, Michigan, the large human-sized sundial sits inside Chief Wawatam Park near the Straits of Mackinac. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-largest-sundial-st-ignace/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Huge Waterspout Caught On Video Near Mackinac Bridge</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2023 13:29:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Tuesday, July 18th, a waterspout was seen forming near Mackinac Bridge. And, it was caught on video.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/waterspout-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[On Tuesday, July 18th, a waterspout was seen forming near Mackinac Bridge. And, it was caught on video.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/waterspout-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Could You Survive A Fall from The Mackinac Bridge Into The Water?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2023 14:45:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We suggest you DON'T TRY this... but could you survive? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/mackinac-bridge-fall/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Could You Handle Working On Top Of The Mackinac Bridge?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 18:22:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michiganders have a love/hate relationship when it comes to crossing the Mackinac Bridge, but could you handle its highest views? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/birdseye-view-from-top-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michiganders have a love/hate relationship when it comes to crossing the Mackinac Bridge, but could you handle its highest views? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/birdseye-view-from-top-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Mackinac Bridge Rated 3rd Best Tourist Attraction in the U.S.</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 19:45:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Family Destinations Guide recently revealed the tourist attractions with the highest percentage of five-star -- or excellent -- reviews on Tripadvisor. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/mackinac-bridge-rated-3rd-best-tourist-attraction-in-the-u-s/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Family Destinations Guide recently revealed the tourist attractions with the highest percentage of five-star -- or excellent -- reviews on Tripadvisor. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/mackinac-bridge-rated-3rd-best-tourist-attraction-in-the-u-s/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Here’s How You Can Rent the Tallest Lighthouse on the Great Lakes</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:38:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[White Shoal Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse on the Great Lakes and only candy-striped lighthouse in the U.S., is available to book for overnight stays. <a href="https://wgrd.com/white-shoal-lighthouse-overnight-stay-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[White Shoal Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse on the Great Lakes and only candy-striped lighthouse in the U.S., is available to book for overnight stays. <a href="https://wgrd.com/white-shoal-lighthouse-overnight-stay-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Who Remembers That Time Mike Rowe Had to Climb the Mighty Mac?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/mike-rowe-mackinac-bridge/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2023 15:13:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's been nearly 16 years but, there was a time when Mike Rowe scaled the Mackinac Bridge to change a lightbulb.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/mike-rowe-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s been nearly 16 years but, there was a time when Mike Rowe scaled the Mackinac Bridge to change a lightbulb.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/mike-rowe-mackinac-bridge/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chelsea Rose]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>10 Things I Have Learned While Living In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2022 13:58:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are plenty of things and traits of being a Michigander that I have not learned yet. However, here are 10 of the most important things I have learned while living in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/10-things-i-have-learned-while-living-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are plenty of things and traits of being a Michigander that I have not learned yet. However, here are 10 of the most important things I have learned while living in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/10-things-i-have-learned-while-living-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisha B]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Pure Michigan – 7 Wonders Of The Great Lakes State</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/7-wonders-of-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 17:15:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Have you visited Michigan's seven wonders? <a href="https://wgrd.com/7-wonders-of-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Have you visited Michigan&apos;s seven wonders? <a href="https://wgrd.com/7-wonders-of-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Maggie Meadows]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Your Guide to Walking the Mackinac Bridge on Labor Day</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 14:06:06 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There is only one day a year that pedestrians area allowed on the Mackinac Bridge and that day is coming up. <a href="https://wgrd.com/your-guide-to-walking-the-mackinac-bridge-on-labor-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There is only one day a year that pedestrians area allowed on the Mackinac Bridge and that day is coming up. <a href="https://wgrd.com/your-guide-to-walking-the-mackinac-bridge-on-labor-day/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Hate Long Lines at the Mackinac Bridge: Blame Credit Card Users?</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:50:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Maybe it's not high traffic volumes but credit card users that are to blame for back-ups at the Mackinac Bridge. <a href="https://wgrd.com/hate-long-lines-at-the-mackinac-bridge-blame-credit-card-users/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Maybe it&apos;s not high traffic volumes but credit card users that are to blame for back-ups at the Mackinac Bridge. <a href="https://wgrd.com/hate-long-lines-at-the-mackinac-bridge-blame-credit-card-users/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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