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      <title>Michigan Town Named One of the Best Weekend Trips in the U.S. for 2024</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 20:00:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Wow, one Michigan town is raking in the honors recently! After being named the No. 2 best coastal small town in the U.S., AND ranked among the top twenty beaches in towns in U.S., this Michigan location has even more to brag about! <a href="https://wgrd.com/saugatuck-mich-best-weekend-trip/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 19 Apr 2024 14:42:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[How many of these Michigan restaurants have you been to? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/food-for-thought-10-of-michigans-oldest-restaurants/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[How many of these Michigan restaurants have you been to? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/food-for-thought-10-of-michigans-oldest-restaurants/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[Spring break approaching! Be aware of Boeing's recent safety issues before booking that flight for a worry-free vacation. <a href="https://wgrd.com/spring-break-travel-concerns-boeing/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 19 Mar 2024 20:06:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's hard to believe some people need to be told NOT to be a creep who records people. Yet, here we are. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/airbnb-security-camera-policy-parties/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s hard to believe some people need to be told NOT to be a creep who records people. Yet, here we are. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/airbnb-security-camera-policy-parties/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:06:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The cruise industry has an entire secret code system so passengers aren't alarmed. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/meaning-emergency-code-bravo-cruise-ship/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The cruise industry has an entire secret code system so passengers aren&apos;t alarmed. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/meaning-emergency-code-bravo-cruise-ship/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:00:11 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the surprising truth about unpaved state highways in Michigan and other states. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/unpaved-highways-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Discover the surprising truth about unpaved state highways in Michigan and other states. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/unpaved-highways-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Best Times To Book A Vacation Out of Michigan in 2024</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:48:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover the best timeframes to plan your vacation out of Michigan and save money. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/best-times-to-book-a-vacation-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>7 Bucket List Locations Around Michigan You Must See</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[These are must visit places around Michigan this summer. <a href="https://wgrd.com/top-tournist-destinations-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Number of Firearms Stopped by TSA at MI Airports in 2023</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[TSA reveals decrease in firearms detected at Detroit Metro Airport in 2023. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/firearms-stopped-by-tsa-michigan-airports/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[TSA reveals decrease in firearms detected at Detroit Metro Airport in 2023. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/firearms-stopped-by-tsa-michigan-airports/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The Secret Boarding Pass Code You Need to Know Before Flying</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 20:53:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You better not be running late if you get this code on your boarding pass. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/boarding-pass-code-extra-security-search/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You better not be running late if you get this code on your boarding pass. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/boarding-pass-code-extra-security-search/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Location Named Among Top 8 Must-See Cities in the Country</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2023 16:47:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A national publication is calling one Michigan travel destination "three vacations in one"! <a href="https://wgrd.com/traverse-city-good-housekeeping-must-see-city/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A national publication is calling one Michigan travel destination &quot;three vacations in one&quot;! <a href="https://wgrd.com/traverse-city-good-housekeeping-must-see-city/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>2 Illinois Hotels Offering Home Alone Suites this Holiday Season</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:09:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are 2 Chicago area hotels offering Christmas spirit for your family in the form of Home Alone-themed suites. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/illinois-home-alone-suites/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are 2 Chicago area hotels offering Christmas spirit for your family in the form of Home Alone-themed suites. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/illinois-home-alone-suites/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Every Place You're Not Checking for Bedbugs, but Probably Should</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 21:20:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Bedbugs don't just live in your bed. Find out where else they could be hiding in your hotel room before you go to sleep. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/every-place-youre-not-checking-for-bedbugs-but-probably-should/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Bedbugs don&apos;t just live in your bed. Find out where else they could be hiding in your hotel room before you go to sleep. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/every-place-youre-not-checking-for-bedbugs-but-probably-should/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Flight Attendants Surprise Passengers With Family Announcement </title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Oct 2023 14:37:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines passengers got the surprise of a lifetime when a granddaughter announced one of the flight attendants onboard was her grandmother. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/flight-crew-relatives-viral/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Southwest Airlines passengers got the surprise of a lifetime when a granddaughter announced one of the flight attendants onboard was her grandmother. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/341/p/flight-crew-relatives-viral/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What is the Lake Michigan Circle Tour?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/lake-michigan-circle-tour/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 13:37:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking for a fun family road trip idea? Here's everything you need to know about the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/lake-michigan-circle-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking for a fun family road trip idea? Here&apos;s everything you need to know about the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/lake-michigan-circle-tour/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dana Marshall]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>This Two-Story Target is the Only One of Its Kind in Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/best-target-store-in-michigan-is-two-story/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 20:39:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Very few two-story locations exist, but more than the rare three-story builds. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/best-target-store-in-michigan-is-two-story/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Very few two-story locations exist, but more than the rare three-story builds. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/best-target-store-in-michigan-is-two-story/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nathan Reed]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Do Michigan Residents Need to Carry a Passport To Enter Canada?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-residents-passports-required-canada-travel/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 18:40:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With 9 entry points into Canada from Michigan, locals wonder whether Michigan residents are required to carry a passport to enter Canada. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-residents-passports-required-canada-travel/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With 9 entry points into Canada from Michigan, locals wonder whether Michigan residents are required to carry a passport to enter Canada. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-residents-passports-required-canada-travel/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michiganders Will Now Need a Visa to Travel to Europe in 2024</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/travel-visa-europe-2024/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 14:37:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A new travel requirement will soon effect all Michiganders planning to travel to Europe.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/travel-visa-europe-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A new travel requirement will soon effect all Michiganders planning to travel to Europe.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/travel-visa-europe-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Chelsea Rose]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Important Update for Michigan Travelers Heading to Europe </title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/update-for-michigan-travelers-heading-to-europe/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2023 13:57:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan residents with plans to cross the pond and head to Europe in the future will need to plan a little more regarding credentials. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/update-for-michigan-travelers-heading-to-europe/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan residents with plans to cross the pond and head to Europe in the future will need to plan a little more regarding credentials. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/update-for-michigan-travelers-heading-to-europe/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Marie]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Boblo Island Revisited! Stay in Stunning Airbnb on the Island</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/boblo-island-revisited-stay-in-stunning-airbnb-on-the-historic-island/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 14:36:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From the exciting boat ride to the island fun, a trip to Boblo Island was what childhood was all about in Michigan. Here's your chance to head back to the island. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/boblo-island-revisited-stay-in-stunning-airbnb-on-the-historic-island/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From the exciting boat ride to the island fun, a trip to Boblo Island was what childhood was all about in Michigan. Here&apos;s your chance to head back to the island. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/boblo-island-revisited-stay-in-stunning-airbnb-on-the-historic-island/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Airbnb</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Marie]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Hey Michigan! Don’t Get Stuck In Record-Breaking Travel This July 4th Weekend</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-4th-of-july-travel/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 10:59:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're hitting the road to celebrate the 4th of July this is what you need to know.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-4th-of-july-travel/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;re hitting the road to celebrate the 4th of July this is what you need to know.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/michigan-4th-of-july-travel/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Curious: Do Other States Have the Loved and Hated Michigan Left?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/do-other-states-have-the-michigan-left/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2023 15:01:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan Lefts could be worse -- Roundabouts or Traffic Diamonds! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/do-other-states-have-the-michigan-left/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan Lefts could be worse -- Roundabouts or Traffic Diamonds! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/do-other-states-have-the-michigan-left/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nathan Reed]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>30+ Michigan Lake Names That Could Inspire a Horror Movie Title</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/michigan-lakes-with-weird-names/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 05 Jun 2023 21:37:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[These inland Michigan lake names range from weird, creepy to scary. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/michigan-lakes-with-weird-names/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[These inland Michigan lake names range from weird, creepy to scary. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/michigan-lakes-with-weird-names/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nathan Reed]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Unique Floating South Haven Cottage is the Perfect Summer Rental</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/south-haven-floating-cottage-rental/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 13:23:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The adorable luxurious tiny floating cottage in South Haven has everything you'll need to relax in style on the water this summer.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/south-haven-floating-cottage-rental/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The adorable luxurious tiny floating cottage in South Haven has everything you&apos;ll need to relax in style on the water this summer.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/south-haven-floating-cottage-rental/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Marie]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Major Travel Publication Gives Huge Honor To One Michigan Town</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/gorgeous-small-town-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2023 11:43:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are so many gorgeous small towns in the Mitten State, but a major travel site says this one is the most gorgeous. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/gorgeous-small-town-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are so many gorgeous small towns in the Mitten State, but a major travel site says this one is the most gorgeous. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/gorgeous-small-town-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>13 Town Names That Don’t Sound Like They Belong In Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-town-names-that-dont-belong/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:33:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Check out these small towns throughout Michigan whose namesakes are located across the globe including Norway, China, and Milan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-town-names-that-dont-belong/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Check out these small towns throughout Michigan whose namesakes are located across the globe including Norway, China, and Milan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-town-names-that-dont-belong/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Clearly Ohio: The Best Suggested Tourism Slogans For the Buckeye State</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ohio-buckeye-tourism-slogan/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2023 18:06:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[After a recent visit to Cincinnati in the Buckeye State, here are some new travel tourism slogans Ohio should consider adopting. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ohio-buckeye-tourism-slogan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[After a recent visit to Cincinnati in the Buckeye State, here are some new travel tourism slogans Ohio should consider adopting. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ohio-buckeye-tourism-slogan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rivalry: Michigan Beats Ohio for Best Burger Joint in US Ranking</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/rivalry-michigan-beats-ohio-for-best-burger-joint-in-us-ranking/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2022 20:45:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan dominates Ohio in Best Burger Joints in the US rankings. <a href="https://wgrd.com/rivalry-michigan-beats-ohio-for-best-burger-joint-in-us-ranking/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan dominates Ohio in Best Burger Joints in the US rankings. <a href="https://wgrd.com/rivalry-michigan-beats-ohio-for-best-burger-joint-in-us-ranking/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Nathan Reed]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>It’s Gonna Feel Stuffed This Thanksgiving Flying Out Of Grand Rapids</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:29:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're flying out of Grand Rapids for the Thanksgiving holiday you should plan ahead. The Airport is expecting a record number of travelers.   <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/flying-out-of-grand-rapids-thanksgiving/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>These Three Michigan Cities Made The List For Best Summer Travel Destinations</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Michigan is a great place to live, work, and play. With the Great Lakes and the over 11,000 inland lakes, we live in a water lover's paradise it might not come as a surprise that these three Michigan cities have made the list of top summer travel destinations in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/these-three-michigan-cities-made-the-list-for-best-summer-travel-destinations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan is a great place to live, work, and play. With the Great Lakes and the over 11,000 inland lakes, we live in a water lover&apos;s paradise it might not come as a surprise that these three Michigan cities have made the list of top summer travel destinations in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/these-three-michigan-cities-made-the-list-for-best-summer-travel-destinations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Starting This Weekend You Can Catch A Ferry From Muskegon To Milwaukee Via Lake Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 19:34:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Cut your trip around Lake Michigan in half with this ferry route that now leaves daily from Muskegon <a href="https://wgrd.com/starting-this-weekend-you-can-catch-a-ferry-from-muskegon-to-milwaukee-via-lake-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Cut your trip around Lake Michigan in half with this ferry route that now leaves daily from Muskegon <a href="https://wgrd.com/starting-this-weekend-you-can-catch-a-ferry-from-muskegon-to-milwaukee-via-lake-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>How Would You Like To Rent Your Own Michigan Island? (PICS)</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 19:36:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You can rent this Michigan island for less than $300 a night <a href="https://wgrd.com/how-would-you-like-to-rent-your-own-michigan-island-pics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You can rent this Michigan island for less than $300 a night <a href="https://wgrd.com/how-would-you-like-to-rent-your-own-michigan-island-pics/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 12:27:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's one of the busiest travel times of the year and AAA has forecasted the best and worst times for people to be on the roads. <a href="https://wgrd.com/heres-the-best-and-worst-times-for-michiganders-to-travel-for-the-holidays/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s one of the busiest travel times of the year and AAA has forecasted the best and worst times for people to be on the roads. <a href="https://wgrd.com/heres-the-best-and-worst-times-for-michiganders-to-travel-for-the-holidays/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Steven Bohner]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>No Trip? This Pass Can Still Get You Through Detroit Metro Airport Terminals</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 02:06:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As upcoming holiday plans may take you or loved ones to the skies, Detroit Metro Airport has another way for you to get a few extra moments together. <a href="https://wgrd.com/no-trip-this-pass-can-still-get-you-through-detroit-metro-airport-terminals/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As upcoming holiday plans may take you or loved ones to the skies, Detroit Metro Airport has another way for you to get a few extra moments together. <a href="https://wgrd.com/no-trip-this-pass-can-still-get-you-through-detroit-metro-airport-terminals/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Can’t-Miss Pet Friendly Destinations In West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:36:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You wanna hit the road and enjoy all the West Michigan offers. However, you don't want to board your dog. Where should you go that offers cozy pet-friendly accommodations? Here are some Fido friendly options... <a href="https://wgrd.com/cant-miss-pet-friendly-destinations-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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