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    10 Fun Things To Do When Homebound Frustration Sets In (aka Avoiding COVID-19)

    March 3, 2021 /

    By Patty Janes, Ph.D. In 55 years of life, the only experience that remotely prepares me for what is happening with the Coronavirus pandemic was two months of bed rest during a difficult pregnancy. I was unable to support those I was used to caring for and scared something bad would happen to my beautiful baby. Doctor’s orders were to stay put, lay on my left side, and do everything I could to keep us both safe.  Day one was survivable, day two was not. Communities around the world are facing this test, magnified on an incomprehensible scale. While COVID-19 is affecting the world in more complex ways than I experienced those…

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Have you heard the phrase “shop small?” Every pu Have you heard the phrase “shop small?” 

Every purchase at a local small business contributes directly to the local economy and supports jobs for friends and neighbors in your community.

PLUS, Michigan’s festive downtown business districts make holiday shopping fun! 🎄🎁

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Traveling to the U.P. this summer or fall? Muskall Traveling to the U.P. this summer or fall? Muskallonge Lake State Park near Newberry recently opened a new accessible walkway connecting the park's Lake Superior overlook to the shoreline below. 

The project replaced a staircase that was damaged by high water levels, allowing visitors of all abilities to traverse the new boardwalk through the tree canopy and take in views of the lake. Another great addition to Michigan's beautiful state parks!

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What a great morning at the zoo! 60 professionals What a great morning at the zoo! 60 professionals from Michigan’s tourism industry joined us bright and early Tuesday at @detroitzoo in advance of the Pure Michigan Governor’s Conference on Tourism for a volunteer work day to help the zoo prepare outdoor spaces for the upcoming season. 

After the work was done, we even got to see the penguins. Thank you to all who joined us!
There is still time to sign up for the May 20th cl There is still time to sign up for the May 20th clean-up at Belle Isle! Here are the full event details and the link to register.

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Kick off National Tourism Week with Michigan Cares Kick off National Tourism Week with Michigan Cares for Tourism on Belle Isle in Detroit on May 20! 

Blending several goals of Michigan Cares for Tourism, teams of industry professionals will spend the morning volunteering alongside 11th-grade students from a Detroit charter school on more than 25 park projects. 

Register today and be a part of inspiring the next generation of tourism professionals.

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Tomorrow is the day of our Governor's Conference i Tomorrow is the day of our Governor's Conference in Kalamazoo at Mayor's Riverfront Park! In honor, here are pictures from last years event in Grand Rapids. 

We are so excited to see everyone at 9am tomorrow morning!
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