January 26th is Michigan’s Birthday!

Leaping in a Winter Wonderland

Leaping in a Winter Wonderland, photo by karstenphoto

Today is Michigan’s 176th birthday. For the 175th birthday last year we compiled some fun facts that you can check out. Here’s hoping that you get a chance to get out and celebrate what Michigan has to offer this weekend!

If you’re staying warm inside, consider reading about Michigan’s statehood and associated documents at Seeking Michigan.

Check Steven’s photo out big as Michigan and see this and more winter fun in his winter slideshow.

Michigan Orchard in Snow

Michigan Orchard in Snow

Michigan Orchard in Snow, photo by coonjamm.

Today’s photo of a cherry orchard near near Paw Paw from February will hopefully remind those of us tempted to complain about the heat of other things we could complain about.

I’d also like to call attention to Van Buren County, Michigan our latest Michigan shoreline county article on Absolute Michigan.

Snow (and Ducks) on the Huron River

Huron

Huron, originally uploaded by John Baird.

Speaking of snow (of which Michigan has almost none right now), here’s a stunning photo by John Baird of snowier days on the Huron River.Click the photo, click “ALL SIZES” and look at the largest to get the full effect.

When he’s not taking pictures, John is a furniture designer.

More ducks in the Michigan in Pictures Duckie Project.