Travel Michigan with David Lorenz
Saturdays, 10:20 AM  - Each Saturday we explore the great State of Michigan with David Lorenz, Manager of Public & Industry Relations for Travel Michigan (a division of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.)

 Latest Travel Michigan Segment:   September 4, 2010:  From the Thumbfest to the Marshall Historic Home Tour – Have you ever heard of Michigan’s Thumbfest? Neither had we! David takes us on a trip to explore Michigan’s Thumb area, and then backtracks to Marshall, Michigan where we get a peek into the beautiful historic homes there.  There was a time when Marshall had hoped to become the State Capitol of Michigan, and Dave explains how the community tried to do that.
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About Michigan:

Michigan’s very name is rooted in the Ojibwa (Chippewa) Indian word for “large lake,” and its handprint on the earth, the mitten-like Lower Peninsula and jagged-edged Upper Peninsula, is shaped by four of the five Great Lakes.

The State of Michigan is a state blessed with the riches of unspoiled nature: the world’s longest freshwater coastline, lakes that feel like oceans, shimmering beaches, miles and miles of cherry orchards, glorious sunrises and sunsets, daytime skies of the deepest blue, nighttime skies scattered with stars.

Lakes, campgrounds, wildlife refuges and 99 Michigan state parks and recreation areas create a wide variety of recreational pursuits. Rivers for water sports, and thousands of miles of hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling trails thread their way among some 100 species of trees.

Long days, relaxing weather and more than 800 pristine Michigan courses make for the perfect tee time. Because being able to play all day is Pure Michigan.

The Upper Peninsula, which is 90 percent forested, retains its aura of accessible wilderness. Vast wildlife and waterfowl refuges, 150 waterfalls, iron and copper mines, the Soo Locks (where ocean-going freighters make the 21-foot leap from Lake Superior to Lake Huron) are within an easy drive of one another.

The State of Michigan offers a near infinite array of moments that live forever in memory. Come find out what Pure Michigan feels like.

Your trip starts at www.michigan.org.

Previous Travel Michigan segments: 

August 28, 2010:  Labor Day Adventures – Before you send off the kids to school, why not make a memorable family trip to one of these Labor Day destinations.

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August 21, 2010:  Dream Cruise -  16 miles of Pure Michigan love of cars this weekend along Woodward Avenue, and it all started thanks to a fundraiser for a soccer field in Ferndale.  

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August 14, 2010:  Pure Michigan Campaign Gets National Recognition – From the front page of USA Today to the Today Show, Michigan’s effort to brand the state is turning heads.  

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August 7, 2010:  Taking on Traverse City 

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July 31, 2010:  Visiting Newaygo, Michigan - The perfect antidote to a stressed out life, Newaygo takes you back to a time of quaint living.

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July 24, 2010:  – makerFaire at The Henry Ford

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July 17, 2010:  – Pure Michigan Bayview Port Huron to Mackinac Race

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July 10, 2010:  –  Michigan’s Festivals, Pt. 2:  Ever heard of U.P. Hog Wild?  How about TroutARama?

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July 3, 2010:  – Cruising the Great Lakes: From the Soo Locks to the Detroit River, Michigan tourists can experience a great ride on Michigan’s waterways.

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June 26, 2010:  – Michigan’s Festivals: You may be most familiar with our own Ann Arbor Art Fairs, but there’s plenty to celebrate throughout the entire state of Michigan when it comes to themed events.    

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June 19, 2010:  – Michigan’s Craft Beers: From Ypsilanti’s Depot Town  to Grand Rapids and beyond, Michigan’s fast becoming known for its cottage beer industry.  

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June 12, 2010:  – Fathers Day Fun in Michigan: Does dad like trains? How about a ride in a steam locomotive?  That’s just one of the many great ideas that Dave Lorenz has to help you celebrate with dad this upcoming Fathers Day.   

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June 5, 2010:  – The Thrill of MIS: Two stars from film/TV heading to Brooklyn, MI to  serve as Grand Marshals of next week’s races.  Dave talks about why MIS is so special to southeastern Michigan.  He’ll also update us on the marathon he ran last weekend on the west side of the state.  Let’s just say that Dave isn’t a quitter!

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May 29, 2010:  – Frankenmuth: It’s not just for chicken!  Dave shows us around Michigan’s “Little Bavaria” and explains its origins.

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May 22, 2010:   Golfing the Great State of Michigan: Did you know there are 830 public golf courses in Michigan?  That makes it #1 in the country for the most public golf courses! 

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May 15, 2010:  – Summer in Michigan – Dave drops by the 1290 WLBY studios and tells us where this summer’s hotspots are in the state of Michigan.  Have you ever heard of Kitchitikipi?  Neither had we!

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May 8, 2010:  –  The porch on Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel is the longest in the world.  But how long is it really?  This week we catch up with Dave Lorenz on Mackinac Island with the Historian for the Grand Hotel, Bob Tagatz.

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May 1, 2010:  – Although his cell phone coverage was spotty, it’s easy to forgive Dave when he’s reporting from Michigan’s beautiful Northern region.  We head up to Thompsonville, Mi at Crystal Mountain for this week’s tour of our great state.    

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