There are some things we Michiganders do that no one will ever really understand. They’re traditions passed down generation-by-generation, that we just kind of oblige without question. Here are some of those fine traditions. Try explaining these to anyone from outside the state.

10) Treating the Michigan Vs. Ohio State game as if it were a national holiday.
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It's about defending Michigan's honor against the staunchest of enemies.
9) Also, taking the day off work for Opening Day of the Tigers.
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Because standing out in the spring cold brings us one step closer to summer.
8) Making a once-a-year exception to travel into Ohio to visit Cedar Point.
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Ohio does not have many saving graces, but this sure is one of them.
7) Spending every summer in the UP.
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Time to get out in the great outdoors.
6) Having to explain to out-of-staters just what the UP is.
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No, we're not talking about going 'up' an elevator.

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5) Complaining about the crazy Michigan weather.
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One day it's in the 50s, next it's snowing... What is this?!
4) Or skipping the awful weather altogether and heading south to Florida.
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Forget it, I'm not coming back 'til the conditions improve.
3) Visiting the cider mill every fall for fresh apple cider and doughnuts.
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My favorite part about fall.
2) Corn hole at every. Single. Family. Gathering.
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Tell us, who's the corn hole champ in your family?
1) Polishing up the ol' hot rod and cruising the Woodward Dream Cruise every summer.
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Only 1,542,986,233,477,123.... days to go.

Sound about right? Tell us, what are some of your most beloved Michigan memories that you can’t shake, no matter where you are?

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