12 Places In Michigan That’ll Make You Swear You’re On Another Planet

Some places in Michigan appear otherworldly depending on the light and time of year.

You have to be honest, there are some places in Michigan that look out of this world. At times, they may seem mundane. But at others, depending on how the light its them, or the time of year, they seem to come from some far-flung planet, completely removed of Earth. Here are some images of places that have just that otherworldly feel.

12) Bay City

This light show must be a Martian sunset.

11) Guardian Building, Detroit

Is this an ancient alien palace, or what?

10) Glow ice formation, possibly Detroit

We're not sure the location of this; we're assuming it's in some far off galaxy.

9) Grand Haven

Surely, this sunset can't be of this Earth.

8) Turnip Rock

Oh, I remember this place from Planet of the Apes.

7) Grand Rapids

Have you ever seen moss grow on a wall like this on Earth? Certainly not (pictured here, a floral installation at ArtPrize).

6) North American International Auto Show, Detroit

Must be an intergalactic vessel. Pictured here, a Lexus LF-LC Concept Car from the 2012 auto show.

5) Lightning

I know we have some powerful thunderstorms in Michigan, but this...

4) Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

The intricate colors on the rocks here couldn't possibly be of this world.

3) Packard Plant, Detroit

We can't help but feel like this belongs in a zombie apocalypse.

2) St Joseph Lighthouse

This has got to be an otherworldly ice age.

1) Golden sunset

Looks like the faint sun shining on a far-flung planet.

You gotta appreciate just how breathtaking our state really is. Tell us though, where are some places in Michigan that have you swearing you're on another planet?

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