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Jack Springgate

Jack Springgate is a proud Michigan native who has lived throughout the Mitten State — from the Lake Michigan coast to Detroit and Ann Arbor to the forests of the Upper Peninsula. For Only In Your State, he covers Michigan with the firsthand, all-corners familiarity of someone who has genuinely explored it from every angle. Jack writes about Michigan not as an outsider visiting, but as a native who has always known its best-kept secrets.

State Pride

The Unique Story Behind America’s Largest Sports Stadium Located In A Michigan College Town

by Jack Springgate
on Mar 11
Entrance to Michigan Stadium, featuring a large "M" sign and landscaped grounds under a clear blue sky.
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Vacation Rentals

Enjoy A Water-Filled Weekend At This Lakefront Mansion In Michigan With Its Own Tiki Bar

by Jack Springgate
on Mar 8
A cozy fire pit surrounded by colorful chairs in a lush green yard, with houses and trees in the background.
State Pride
History

Michigan Is Home to the Oldest Aquarium in America—And It’s Absolutely Beautiful

Michigan is home to the oldest aquarium in America and it is seriously beautiful. You have to see these green tiles.

by Jack Springgate
on Mar 30
A wide-angle view of the ornate stone entrance and historic brickwork of the Belle Isle Aquarium in Detroit.
State Pride

The Little-Known Story Of Arctic Grayling In Michigan And How They’re Making A Big Comeback

by Jack Springgate
on Mar 6
A fish swims near the rocky bottom of a clear underwater environment, surrounded by algae and sunlight.
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Vacation Rentals

The Perfect Spring Getaway Starts With One Of These 8 Picture-Perfect Airbnbs

by Jack Springgate
on Mar 5
A modern two-story house with a large deck, surrounded by trees and greenery on a sunny day.