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      <title>15 Unique Northern Michigan Airbnbs That are Perfect for Your Next Vacation</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:36:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Escape the daily grind with a serene Northern Michigan getaway. Find your perfect Airbnb retreat among the beauty of lakes and forests. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/summer-vacation-northern-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Where Does “Up North” Officially Begin in Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:21:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Where does 'up north' really start? That seems to be an ongoing debate in the Mitten State, but one Michigander is here to settle the matter. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/up-north-start-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Love to Knit? Michigan Resort Wants to Feature YOUR Handiwork</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2024 18:53:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[SkyBridge Michigan is asking artists to help "Yarn Bomb" the world's largest timber tower suspension bridge in Boyne Falls, MI. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/knit-skybridge-boyne-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[SkyBridge Michigan is asking artists to help &quot;Yarn Bomb&quot; the world&apos;s largest timber tower suspension bridge in Boyne Falls, MI. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/knit-skybridge-boyne-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>$3.9M Dream Vineyard: Luxurious Estate For Sale With View of Bay</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:56:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Own a piece of paradise in northern Michigan in this stunning $3.9M vineyard estate with modern farmhouse, working vineyard, bay view, and even lit skating rink.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/3-9m-vineyard-estate-suttons-bay/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Marie]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Unplug &amp; Recharge! Up North Airbnb Has Highest Rating in Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:58:03 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Escape to a quaint Airbnb in Traverse City, Michigan, ranked as the highest-rated property in the state  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/87/p/highest-rated-airbnb-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>This Floating Christmas Tree Is The Most Pure Michigan Thing EVER</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Nov 2023 18:08:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Frank Siepker Jr. and his family continues the floating Christmas tree tradition on the lakes of Glen Arbor, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/pure-michigan-floating-christmas-tree-lake/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Frank Siepker Jr. and his family continues the floating Christmas tree tradition on the lakes of Glen Arbor, Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/pure-michigan-floating-christmas-tree-lake/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lauren Gordon]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Mystery Illness Affects Dogs in IL &amp; IN, But What About Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:48:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A mysterious new respiratory illness is affecting dogs across the U.S. in states like Indiana and Illinois, but what about nearby Michigan? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/mystery-illness-dogs-illinois-indiana-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A mysterious new respiratory illness is affecting dogs across the U.S. in states like Indiana and Illinois, but what about nearby Michigan? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/mystery-illness-dogs-illinois-indiana-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>What’s the Deal with the Tiny Michigan Carved in the Earth Up North?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 19:42:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A small Michigan carved into the ground in Northern Michigan is connected to a government program you may not have heard of. <a href="https://wgrd.com/little-michigan-civilian-conservation-corps/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A small Michigan carved into the ground in Northern Michigan is connected to a government program you may not have heard of. <a href="https://wgrd.com/little-michigan-civilian-conservation-corps/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Thousands of Monarchs Will Migrate Through Michigan This Fall</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:13:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Over 500,000 monarch butterflies pass through northern Michigan as their migrate from Canada to Mexico where they will hibernate for winter. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/peak-monarch-butterfly-migration-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Over 500,000 monarch butterflies pass through northern Michigan as their migrate from Canada to Mexico where they will hibernate for winter. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/peak-monarch-butterfly-migration-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Will Lose More Than An Hour of Sunlight In August</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:26:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Winter is coming... and it's gonna be MUCH darker. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-sunlight-loss/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Winter is coming... and it&apos;s gonna be MUCH darker. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/michigan-sunlight-loss/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2023 14:15:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan DNR has made it increasingly frustrating for Grand Traverse County to pick up the carcases.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/690/p/grand-traverse-county-doesnt-know-what-to-do-with-their-roadkill/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Top 5 Adventures You Need to Experience in Pure Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:31:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[From Kitch-iti-kipi to the Boyne SkyBridge, here are the top 5 adventures everyone needs to experience in Pure Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/top-5-michigan-adventures/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[From Kitch-iti-kipi to the Boyne SkyBridge, here are the top 5 adventures everyone needs to experience in Pure Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/top-5-michigan-adventures/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Gone to Pot: Michigan Marijuana Prices Reach An All-Time Low</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2022 17:38:57 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency reports a 50% decrease in prices per ounce for November 2022 compared to 2021. Adults are currently paying $95.12 per ounce.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-marijuanja-low-prices/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan Cannabis Regulatory Agency reports a 50% decrease in prices per ounce for November 2022 compared to 2021. Adults are currently paying $95.12 per ounce.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-marijuanja-low-prices/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Why Is Michigan’s Torch Lake So Clear?</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 14:17:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Torch Lake's beautiful history dates back to the Ice Age <a href="https://wgrd.com/why-is-michigans-torch-lake-so-clear/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Torch Lake&apos;s beautiful history dates back to the Ice Age <a href="https://wgrd.com/why-is-michigans-torch-lake-so-clear/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Monarchs in the Mitten: Annual Migration Includes Stop In Upper Peninsula</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:16:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The seasonal migration of endangered monarch butterflies includes a stop in Bay De Noc in Michigan's upper peninsula. <a href="https://wgrd.com/monarch-migration-michigan-upper-peninsula-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The seasonal migration of endangered monarch butterflies includes a stop in Bay De Noc in Michigan&apos;s upper peninsula. <a href="https://wgrd.com/monarch-migration-michigan-upper-peninsula-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>UPDATE: Illness Killing Dogs in Northern Michigan Identified as Canine Parvovirus</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2022 12:04:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Results from the additional testing facilitated by the MDARD and completed by the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MSU VDL) have revealed the illness impacting dogs in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula to be canine parvovirus. 

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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Results from the additional testing facilitated by the MDARD and completed by the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (MSU VDL) have revealed the illness impacting dogs in Michigan&#x2019;s northern Lower Peninsula to be canine parvovirus. 

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      <title>Have You Visited This Michigan Location in the Running for ‘Best Wine Region’ in America?</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2022 03:05:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When people think about "wine country", they often think of Italy, France, or California. Well, there's a place here in the Mitten State getting a lot of attention for its stunning views and tasty wine! <a href="https://wgrd.com/old-mission-peninsula-michigan-in-the-running-for-best-wine-region-in-america/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[When people think about &quot;wine country&quot;, they often think of Italy, France, or California. Well, there&apos;s a place here in the Mitten State getting a lot of attention for its stunning views and tasty wine! <a href="https://wgrd.com/old-mission-peninsula-michigan-in-the-running-for-best-wine-region-in-america/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:54:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Whenever I cross the 45th parallel, I kind of geek out. I don't know why. Maybe it's because it's a reminder of how much there is to see out in the world. Maybe it's because the sign is a physical testament that I'm in new surroundings. Maybe it's Michigan pride coming through. Where can you get a decent picture next to a 45th parallel sign? <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-best-45th-parallel-sign-to-take-a-picture-by/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Whenever I cross the 45th parallel, I kind of geek out. I don&apos;t know why. Maybe it&apos;s because it&apos;s a reminder of how much there is to see out in the world. Maybe it&apos;s because the sign is a physical testament that I&apos;m in new surroundings. Maybe it&apos;s Michigan pride coming through. Where can you get a decent picture next to a 45th parallel sign? <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-best-45th-parallel-sign-to-take-a-picture-by/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>The “Where Does ‘Up North’ Begin in Michigan?” Debate!</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:41:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[National Parks are seeing their highest visitor numbers in years. Michigan offers so much to do outside and going "Up North" is just part of being a Michigander. But where does "Up North" begin? It's time to debate... <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-where-does-up-north-begin-debate/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[National Parks are seeing their highest visitor numbers in years. Michigan offers so much to do outside and going &quot;Up North&quot; is just part of being a Michigander. But where does &quot;Up North&quot; begin? It&apos;s time to debate... <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-where-does-up-north-begin-debate/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 14:30:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Talk about Pure Michigan.  Granot Loma is everything  "up north" Michigan is about. Listed as a National Historic site, it's also the largest log cabin in the world.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-worlds-largest-log-cabin-is-in-michigan-look/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Talk about Pure Michigan.  Granot Loma is everything  &quot;up north&quot; Michigan is about. Listed as a National Historic site, it&apos;s also the largest log cabin in the world.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-worlds-largest-log-cabin-is-in-michigan-look/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[The custom-built, elevated log cabin, known as the ''Eagle's Nest,'' is perched 12 feet high and overlooks the picturesque property: 779 Acres located in Kalkaska County! <a href="https://wgrd.com/escape-to-your-own-tree-house-on-780-acres-up-north-for-1-4m-photos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The custom-built, elevated log cabin, known as the &apos;&apos;Eagle&apos;s Nest,&apos;&apos; is perched 12 feet high and overlooks the picturesque property: 779 Acres located in Kalkaska County! <a href="https://wgrd.com/escape-to-your-own-tree-house-on-780-acres-up-north-for-1-4m-photos/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2018 14:54:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We all get pissed at our vehicle sometimes. But probably not the best idea to take a baseball bat to your car. In public. While drunk. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-man-arrested-for-owi-after-beating-up-car/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We all get pissed at our vehicle sometimes. But probably not the best idea to take a baseball bat to your car. In public. While drunk. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-man-arrested-for-owi-after-beating-up-car/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[The 178 acre resort boasts a 9 hole golf course, a lodge with a bar and restaurant, 24 cabins and 6 motel rooms, and a conference center. <a href="https://wgrd.com/historic-u-p-resort-and-golf-course-up-for-auction-this-summer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The 178 acre resort boasts a 9 hole golf course, a lodge with a bar and restaurant, 24 cabins and 6 motel rooms, and a conference center. <a href="https://wgrd.com/historic-u-p-resort-and-golf-course-up-for-auction-this-summer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Buy This Great Lakes Island Plus Two Cozy Cabins for $495K</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2018 15:16:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This two acre island between Lake Huron and Lake Superior has not one, but TWO cozy cabins, a boathouse, and a protected harbor for the pontoon and motor that go with the sale. <a href="https://wgrd.com/buy-this-great-lakes-island-plus-two-cozy-cabins-for-495k/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This two acre island between Lake Huron and Lake Superior has not one, but TWO cozy cabins, a boathouse, and a protected harbor for the pontoon and motor that go with the sale. <a href="https://wgrd.com/buy-this-great-lakes-island-plus-two-cozy-cabins-for-495k/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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