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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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      <title>Cozy, Forest-Themed Michigan Inn Competing For Best Roadside Motel in the U.S.</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:46:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Scattered along highways across the country, roadside motels are a part of America's history. Did you know one of the best in the U.S. is right here in Michigan? <a href="https://wgrd.com/bear-cove-inn-st-ignace-mich-best-roadside-motel-in-us/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Scattered along highways across the country, roadside motels are a part of America&apos;s history. Did you know one of the best in the U.S. is right here in Michigan? <a href="https://wgrd.com/bear-cove-inn-st-ignace-mich-best-roadside-motel-in-us/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Spectacular Michigan Beach House Ranked Among Top Ten Best Vacation Rentals in U.S.</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:55:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Michigan waterfront rental home has been named among the top ten in the entire country.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/top-vacation-rental-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Michigan waterfront rental home has been named among the top ten in the entire country.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/top-vacation-rental-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:44:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Who's hitting the road? What major festivals just got announced? It's all here in your weekly tour guide. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/new-rock-metal-tours-festivals-announced-march-22-28-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Who&apos;s hitting the road? What major festivals just got announced? It&apos;s all here in your weekly tour guide. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/366/p/new-rock-metal-tours-festivals-announced-march-22-28-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Hey Michigan, Don’t Do This While on Spring Break Vacation</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:41:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There's no reason you need to tell everyone that you're on vacation. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/michigan-families-vacation-safety-tips/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There&apos;s no reason you need to tell everyone that you&apos;re on vacation. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/michigan-families-vacation-safety-tips/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tony LaBrie]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>How The Free Beer and Hot Wings Show Are Spending Their Vacations</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:18:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Here's how the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show crew will unwind in March. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/1226/p/free-beer-hot-wings-break/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Here&apos;s how the Free Beer and Hot Wings Show crew will unwind in March. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/1226/p/free-beer-hot-wings-break/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tommy McNeill]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Escape to One of These 8 Michigan Airbnbs with an Indoor Heated Pool</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:01:34 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It might be warming up, but it's definitely not "swim outdoors" season yet here in the Mitten State! <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-rental-homes-indoor-pool/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It might be warming up, but it&apos;s definitely not &quot;swim outdoors&quot; season yet here in the Mitten State! <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-rental-homes-indoor-pool/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>New Luxury Glamping Resort Opening in West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Feb 2024 18:09:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Want to be out in nature but not get too rustic? Glamping is the answer. A new deluxe glamping resort is opening up in West Michigan! <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-woods-glamping-fennville-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Want to be out in nature but not get too rustic? Glamping is the answer. A new deluxe glamping resort is opening up in West Michigan! <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-woods-glamping-fennville-mich/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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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>
      <content:encoded><![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>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisa Marie]]></dc:creator>
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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>Michigan Ranked in Top 5 States to Visit this Fall… But THIS State is No. 1?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 25 Sep 2023 13:20:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan is awesome in fall - so it's not surprising Michigan would be ranked in the Top 5 States to visit in the fall... but it IS a little surprising which state nabbed No. 1. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-ranked-top-5-states-to-visit-fall/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan is awesome in fall - so it&apos;s not surprising Michigan would be ranked in the Top 5 States to visit in the fall... but it IS a little surprising which state nabbed No. 1. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-ranked-top-5-states-to-visit-fall/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>10 Adorable A-Frames to Stay at This Winter in Michigan [GALLERY]</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:56:54 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Make your Michigan staycation extra special by staying in one of these unique A-Frame homes. Check out how adorable and cozy they are. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/a-frames-bed-breakfast-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Make your Michigan staycation extra special by staying in one of these unique A-Frame homes. Check out how adorable and cozy they are. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/694/p/a-frames-bed-breakfast-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Holly via Airbnb/Gretchen via Airbnb/Kristen via Airbnb/Sarah via Airbnb/Michael via Airbnb</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kristen Matthews]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The Results Are In: This Is The Most Popular Airbnb Spot in Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/the-results-are-in-this-is-the-most-popular-airbnb-spot-in-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Feb 2022 09:00:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Hosts in this county made $20 million in 2021 according to Airbnb <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-results-are-in-this-is-the-most-popular-airbnb-spot-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Hosts in this county made $20 million in 2021 according to Airbnb <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-results-are-in-this-is-the-most-popular-airbnb-spot-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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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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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Republic Island / vrbo.com</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Check Out These Photos From Beaver Island in Northern Michigan</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/check-out-these-photos-from-beaver-island-in-northern-michigan/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2021 17:14:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Beaver Island is a must-see for outdoor enthusiasts. There's so much to do and see all over the island. <a href="https://wgrd.com/check-out-these-photos-from-beaver-island-in-northern-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Beaver Island is a must-see for outdoor enthusiasts. There&apos;s so much to do and see all over the island. <a href="https://wgrd.com/check-out-these-photos-from-beaver-island-in-northern-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Monica Harris, TSM</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Monica Harris]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>The “Where Does ‘Up North’ Begin in Michigan?” Debate!</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/the-where-does-up-north-begin-debate/</link>
      <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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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey Daniels]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Allegiant Air Flying Non-Stop From GR To Portland</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/allegiant-air-flying-non-stop-from-gr-to-portland/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 14:03:52 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You can now fly to the second biggest city in the Pacific Northwest, non-stop. Allegiant Air has announced new non-stop flights from Grand Rapids to Portland.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/allegiant-air-flying-non-stop-from-gr-to-portland/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You can now fly to the second biggest city in the Pacific Northwest, non-stop. Allegiant Air has announced new non-stop flights from Grand Rapids to Portland.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/allegiant-air-flying-non-stop-from-gr-to-portland/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo by Matthew Holland on Unsplash</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Casey Daniels]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Cedar Point’s Opening Day for 2021 and New Ride That Will Debut</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/495383/</link>
      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2021 02:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The opening will include a new ride and the opening day of Frontier Festival.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/495383/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The opening will include a new ride and the opening day of Frontier Festival.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/495383/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Photo: Scott Winters/Townsquare Media</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>As of Wednesday Americans Are Not Allowed Into The Bahamas</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/as-of-wednesday-americans-are-allowed-into-the-bahamas/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 16:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As positive COVID-19 cases surge, our country has been told they won't be allowed into the Bahamas, during the pandemic.  Or at least until we get our positive cases down.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/as-of-wednesday-americans-are-allowed-into-the-bahamas/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As positive COVID-19 cases surge, our country has been told they won&apos;t be allowed into the Bahamas, during the pandemic.  Or at least until we get our positive cases down.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/as-of-wednesday-americans-are-allowed-into-the-bahamas/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">anyaberkut</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Is There Anything Cuter Than A Grumpy Husky??</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/is-there-anything-cuter-than-a-grumpy-husky/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:42:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It really sounds like this dog is saying, "I won't be miserable."
Source: YouTube
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It really sounds like this dog is saying, &quot;I won't be miserable.&quot;
Source: YouTube
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Katerina_Brusnika</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Kelly Cheese]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Great Wolf Lodge Extends Closure in Northern MI And Other Locations</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/great-wolf-lodge-extends-closure-in-northern-mi-and-other-locations/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2020 02:50:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The company announced all locations would remain closed for an extended period of time because of COVID-19 concerns and precautions.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/great-wolf-lodge-extends-closure-in-northern-mi-and-other-locations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The company announced all locations would remain closed for an extended period of time because of COVID-19 concerns and precautions.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/great-wolf-lodge-extends-closure-in-northern-mi-and-other-locations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Great Wolf Lodge/Facebook</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Dad Gets Pranked With Dissolving Swim Shorts</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 13:41:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Need to spice up your next family vacation? Dissolving swim shorts may be the best way to create memories of laughter while picking up an indecent exposure charge. This Dad of three is the latest victim.
Source: MIRROR
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Need to spice up your next family vacation? Dissolving swim shorts may be the best way to create memories of laughter while picking up an indecent exposure charge. This Dad of three is the latest victim.
Source: MIRROR
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Free Beer and Hot Wings]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Did You Know You Could Cruise The Entire Great Lakes?</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/did-you-know-you-could-cruise-the-entire-great-lakes/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2019 21:06:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Three different cruise options, all visiting all 5 Great Lakes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/did-you-know-you-could-cruise-the-entire-great-lakes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Three different cruise options, all visiting all 5 Great Lakes. <a href="https://wgrd.com/did-you-know-you-could-cruise-the-entire-great-lakes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>This Amusement Park Lets You Drive Through a House in a Tank</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2019 20:05:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA["Great for company parties" they say... <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-amusement-park-lets-you-drive-through-a-house-in-a-tank/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[&quot;Great for company parties&quot; they say... <a href="https://wgrd.com/this-amusement-park-lets-you-drive-through-a-house-in-a-tank/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Miller]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Home to the 3 Most Expensive Summer Spots in the Midwest</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-home-to-the-3-most-expensive-summer-spots-in-the-midwest/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Aug 2019 12:57:36 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan is home to six of the top eight most expensive locations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-home-to-the-3-most-expensive-summer-spots-in-the-midwest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan is home to six of the top eight most expensive locations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-home-to-the-3-most-expensive-summer-spots-in-the-midwest/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>What Country Do Michiganders Travel To Most? (No, It’s Not Canada)</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/michigan-vacation-destination/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2019 19:25:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You would think that since Michigan has an international border, that the country most visited by our residents would be Canada. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-vacation-destination/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You would think that since Michigan has an international border, that the country most visited by our residents would be Canada. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-vacation-destination/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Elena Elisseeva</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brandon James]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Trips With Friends Are Needed For You To Live Longer</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 May 2019 14:42:35 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Michigan State University study proves this, so let's hope you picked the right friends!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/trips-with-friends-are-needed-for-you-to-live-longer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Michigan State University study proves this, so let&apos;s hope you picked the right friends!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/trips-with-friends-are-needed-for-you-to-live-longer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Taco Bell Announces New Pop-Up Luxury Hotel This Summer</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 19 May 2019 21:55:22 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you can stay in a giant taco, I'm in! Otherwise, this is kind of weird.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/taco-bell-announces-new-pop-up-luxury-hotel-this-summer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you can stay in a giant taco, I&apos;m in! Otherwise, this is kind of weird.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/taco-bell-announces-new-pop-up-luxury-hotel-this-summer/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>How to Travel Around the World for Less than 50 Bucks</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2019 16:04:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Why spend money and time planning a vacation when it's cheaper to just lie about it? <a href="https://wgrd.com/how-to-travel-around-the-world-for-less-than-50-bucks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Why spend money and time planning a vacation when it&apos;s cheaper to just lie about it? <a href="https://wgrd.com/how-to-travel-around-the-world-for-less-than-50-bucks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mike Miller]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>3 West Michigan Cities Make TripAdvisor’s ‘Most Romantic Midwest Getaways’</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2019 14:09:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Looking to take a romantic getaway? According to TripAdvisor, we've got some romantic hot spots right here in West Michigan!
Three West Michigan locations made their list of &quot;Romantic Midwest Destinations for Couples&quot;.
TripAdvisor says they've selected &quot;top-notch destinations&quot; with plenty of romantic activities that are a &quot;good deal for your dollar&quot;... <a href="https://wgrd.com/3-west-michigan-cities-make-tripadvisors-most-romantic-midwest-getaways/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Looking to take a romantic getaway? According to TripAdvisor, we&apos;ve got some romantic hot spots right here in West Michigan!
Three West Michigan locations made their list of &amp;quot;Romantic Midwest Destinations for Couples&amp;quot;.
TripAdvisor says they&apos;ve selected &amp;quot;top-notch destinations&amp;quot; with plenty of romantic activities that are a &amp;quot;good deal for your dollar&amp;quot;... <a href="https://wgrd.com/3-west-michigan-cities-make-tripadvisors-most-romantic-midwest-getaways/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan Destination Named No. 1 Spot For 2018 Summer Vacation</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2018 19:11:26 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan is full of vacation hot spots... and one in particular is being recognized as the No. 1 travel destination in the U.S. this summer! <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-destination-named-no-1-spot-for-2018-summer-vacation/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan is full of vacation hot spots... and one in particular is being recognized as the No. 1 travel destination in the U.S. this summer! <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-destination-named-no-1-spot-for-2018-summer-vacation/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>So Much Water Fun – FBHW Segment 16</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2017 20:13:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Today on Segment 16, most of the guys talk about some water-related fun. There's a new floating water park opening up...um...somewhere, there's Michigan Adventure, and of course, just floating down the Muskegon. <a href="https://wgrd.com/so-much-water-fun-fbhw-segment-16/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Today on Segment 16, most of the guys talk about some water-related fun. There&apos;s a new floating water park opening up...um...somewhere, there&apos;s Michigan Adventure, and of course, just floating down the Muskegon. <a href="https://wgrd.com/so-much-water-fun-fbhw-segment-16/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Johnnie Walker]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Saugatuck Named “Best Small Town Weekend Escape” for the Second Time</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2016 13:15:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With the warmer weather here (sort of) and summer around the corner you'll probably start thinking about some vacations you want to take. But if you want to get away without straying too far one of the most beautiful places  to visit is Saugatuck... <a href="https://wgrd.com/saugatuck-named-best-small-town-weekend-escape-for-the-second-time/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With the warmer weather here (sort of) and summer around the corner you&apos;ll probably start thinking about some vacations you want to take. But if you want to get away without straying too far one of the most beautiful places  to visit is Saugatuck... <a href="https://wgrd.com/saugatuck-named-best-small-town-weekend-escape-for-the-second-time/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>No. 1 Most Underrated &amp; Affordable U.S. Adventure Spot Is In Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:20:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Yahoo Travel came up with a list of the most underrated and affordable U.S. adventure spots. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-upper-peninsula-1-most-underrated-affordable-u-s-adventure-spot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Yahoo Travel&nbsp;came up with a list of the most underrated and affordable U.S. adventure spots. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-upper-peninsula-1-most-underrated-affordable-u-s-adventure-spot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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