Big Penny needs your vote … and also for you to remember she’s only 12 feet tall!

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Back to School with Big Penny by Stupid Lansing

Back to School with Big Penny by Stupid Lansing

The good people of Stupid Lansing remind us that the City Pulse’s Top of the Town contest is a chance for you to cast your vote for your favorite things in Lansing, and to help Big Penny remain the world’s only Award Winning Too Tall Truck Munching Bridge!!! Big Penny is nominated for (at least) these categories:

  • Best Public Art/Sculpture
  • Best Place to Cry in Public
  • Best Historical Place
  • Best Facebook Group or Page

Click to vote & while you’re there, consider casting a vote for the Lansing Guerilla Gardeners as well!

STUPID Lansing is the Society for Totally Useless Pranks and Immature Dumbassery & from teeth on an inexplicably 12 foot tall bridge to googly eyes on basically everything, STUPID Lansing delivers!

More about Big Penny on Michigan in Pictures.

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Big Penny celebrates munching her 100th truck!

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Number 98 by STUPID - Lansing

Number 98 by STUPID – Lansing

Back in May, we introduced you to Big Penny, Lansing’s Truck Munching Bridge & now she’s back to show the Mighty Mac it’s not the only bridge making news. This diminutive 12-foot tall bridge has taken some big bites over the years – so many that as of May 1, 2025 she had snacked on 87 semis since counting began in 2004. Despite the added exposure Penny has been on an absolute tear in 2025, and yesterday our friends at STUPID Lansing threw a party celebrating the 100th truck munched! WLNS Lansing was there to document this historic occasion, and you can head over to STUPID – Lansing for more on this important story & some great Big Penny merch!

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Wienerlicious

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Wienerlicious by Dan Gaken

All American by Dan Gaken

Dan took this back in 2014, but Weinerlicious in Mackinaw City is still serving yummy Koegel’s hot dogs every day!

See more in Dan’s Straits of Mackinac gallery on Flickr & check out more weird Michigan roadside attractions on Michigan in Pictures!

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Big Penny: Lansing’s 12′ Truck Munching Bridge

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UPDATE AUG 28, 2025: Big Penny celebrates munching her 100th truck!

Big Penny Scoreboard by Stupid Lansing

Big Penny Scoreboard by Stupid Lansing

The other day, the hardworking team at Stupid Lansing alerted me to the existence of Big Penny, Lansing’s Truck-munching bridge! mLive shares that the bridge was completed in the summer of 1928 by the Grand Trunk Western Railroad, spanning Pennsylvania Avenue (thus the name Big Penny) near the Potter Park Zoo. Read on for more about the bridge & to learn about how the Stupid Lansing team gave Big Penny its new fangs & eyes!

The 12′ 0″ bridge has now snacked upon 87 semis since counting began in 2004, and 8 so far this year! Will it surpass the 29 trucks munched of 2024? Stay tuned to Stupid Lansing for updates!!

The last three pics are from the Big Penny Google Maps Listing by RJ Cormack.

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Lighting the way to better driving

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Pothole Lighthouse by Tim Webb

Pothole Lighthouse by Tim Webb

Our friends at the Great Lakes Lighthouse Keepers Association share: And now for something completely different: A new initiative to highlight the problem of potholes. Lighthouses are being trialled at night to warn unsuspecting motorists.

😆 No lies detected! See more of the great pics they share in our Michigan in Picture group on Facebook & for sure visit their website to learn more about this champion for Great Lakes heritage!

I don’t think the lighthouse above is based on a Michigan one, so here’s a shot of Point Betsie on Lake Michigan GLLKA shared recently by Ross Ellet! More funny business on Michigan in Pictures.

Winter Sunrise At Point Betsie by Ross Ellet

Winter Sunrise At Point Betsie by Ross Ellet

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2024 Michigan Whale Migration underway!

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Mackinac Bridge Whalewatching Station September 18, 2024

Researchers at the Mackinac Bridge Whalewatching Station (MBWS) have announced that the 2024 Great Lakes Whale Migration is officially underway!

“Warmer temperatures have once again pushed the migration several weeks earlier, but we are seeing great numbers from all species except of course Orcas who just don’t seem to be that into the Great Lakes,” explained MBWS Chief Cetologist Bonnie Beluga. Lots more on the Lake Michigan Whale Migration Station website.

More about Great Lakes whales on Michigan in Pictures.

Hilarious update: Michigan in Pictures is teaching Meta AI about nature!

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Loosen up, summer’s almost over

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Formal Day at the Beach by Jonathan Brandt

Formal Day at the Beach by Jonathan Brandt

I just realized that summer is almost over, and I hope that we can all act accordingly!!

I have featured Jonathan’s photo of Grand Haven’s “Formal Day at the Beach” before & I will undoubtedly share it again!! Near as I can tell, the event no longer happens but it looks super fun. See the latest from Jonathan on his Flickr.

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The Great Flip Flop Caper of 2024

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Recovered Flip Flops by Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Recovered Flip Flops by Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Tahquamenon Falls State Park shared yesterday that there has been a thief taking flip flops and crocs from campers at their Rivermouth Campground:

It was discovered today that there are multiple thieves, and they have four legs and are adorable. All of the shoes shown were found outside a fox den. If you look closely, you can see teeth marks in the flip flops and straps have been chewed off the light pink crocs. Heads up if you are camping this summer at the Rivermouth, you’ll want to keep your shoes inside your camper 🦊

So if you do camp at Tahquamenon Falls State Park (and you very much should) keep an eye out for the Flip Fox Gang! Much more Tahquamenon Falls & more Michigan foxes on Michigan in Pictures.

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Nothing can prepare you for Detroit’s Giant Slide

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Looking Down the Giant Slide by Belle Isle Park

Detroit’s Belle Isle Park shares that the infamous Giant Slide – which briefly opened last August before quickly closing after riders were going way too fast – will reopen for the summer this Friday (July 19) from 11-6pm. Regular hours through Labor Day will be Friday 12:30 -5:30pm and Saturday & Sunday from 10:30-3:30pm. It only costs $1 per ride so I’m expecting plenty of pics from all of you!!

Now here’s a look courtesy GmacCash at what’s in store for you on the Giant Slide!

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Seussberries

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Seussberries by Blondieyooper

Untitled by Blondieyooper

Here’s an awesome shot I’ve shared before, but it’s always good to have a little Wednesday weirdness. Blondieyooper explained “These cute little ones were fun to find. The blueberries were big compared to the mushrooms. :) I’m easily amused!”

Me too! See more in her Dr Seussish File gallery on Flickr.

Lots more weird & wonderful pics on Michigan in Pictures!

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