Michigan is About to Go from Snow to Swimsuit Weather
We live in Michigan, so it should come as no surprise that the weather can be, well, dramatic. I mean, it was actually colder in Detroit on Easter than it…
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We live in Michigan, so it should come as no surprise that the weather can be, well, dramatic. I mean, it was actually colder in Detroit on Easter than it was on Christmas. How is that possible? It seems very unfair, but such is life in Michigan.
Earlier this week, much of lower Michigan got trampled with snow, which is fairly odd for April, but does happen in these parts. Parts of the Detroit area and the Thumb even had a winter weather advisory on Monday, which just ended Tuesday morning. Not sure about you, but I'm so over the snow and ice. I was over it back in November, so having it in April is extra annoying. Thankfully, Michigan's weather luck is about to change.
Many Michigan meteorologists are saying this will be the last "big" snow that we get this season. I sure hope so. What's more exciting is that by this weekend, much of lower Michigan will be in the 70s- even near 80. According to Weather.com, Detroit will hit 75 on Sunday, albeit with a chance of thunderstorms, so maybe not ideal for sunbathing. But, don't get too excited, because after Sunday, the highs dip back into the lower 50s. Elsewhere in Michigan, Lansing is projected to hit 75 on both Saturday and Sunday, Flint is on target to hit 73 on Saturday and 75 and Sunday, Grand Rapids is projected to reach 74 on Saturday and 71 on Sunday and Traverse City is expected to reach 68 on Saturday and 66 on Sunday.
I'm so crossing my fingers that this will be the trend going forward. So far, April has been chilly and rainy, although they do say April showers bring May flowers. In any case, make plans now to enjoy the warm weather this weekend, because it's a long time coming.
Spring and summer are on the way, and that means it's vacation time. You don't need to travel far to experience an amazing vacation experience. In fact, chances are there's a great getaway just a road trip away. Here in Michigan, we have plenty of exciting beach towns and vacation-ready destinations.
Plenty of people from neighboring states and beyond actually come to Michigan to vacation in the spring and summer. I have a friend in Florida who rents a place up north for a week every summer. That said, why not take advantage of the beautiful land we have in Michigan and plan your spring getaway or summer vacation right here in the Mitten? One of my favorite things to do each summer and road trip to a new Michigan destination and take in that town's unique culture.
Read on for a list I've put together of some of Michigan's finest vacation destinations. I included 30 on this list, but of course, there are many more. The No. 1 spot, in my opinion, is Mackinac Island. If you're a Michigander and have never been to Mackinac Island, then you have some catching up to do. I remember going there as a child with my parents and grandparents and finding Petoskey stones- or at least purchasing them at a local gift shop.
If you're interested in a top 10 list, U.S. World and News Report recently put together a list of the 10 best places to visit in Michigan, which you can find here. As a Michigan native, I approve of their list, but there are far more than just 10 cities in Michigan that area prime vacation destinations.
Mackinac Island
Holland
Traverse City
Saugatuck
Grand Rapids
Lansing
Iron Mountain
Manistee
Petoskey
Ludington
Frankenmuth
Saginaw/Bay City
Kalamazoo
Muskegon
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Pictured Rocks
Boyne City
http://www.cityofboynecity.com/
Ann Arbor
Leelanau
Marquette
Sault Ste. Marie
St. Ignace
Mount Pleasant
http://www.mt-pleasant.org/
