Awesome Mitten

12 Tips for Greener Traveling in Michigan

guest — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:11:03 +0000

Spring is in the air which means everyone’s turning their focus back outside towards the beauty of Michigan and all it has to offer. At the same time it’s important to make sure we keep the state looking great, and there are a number of green-minded things to keep in [...]

Detroit SOUP

Hayley — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:45:06 +0000

How can we save Detroit? The oft-asked question is one without an easy answer. For many Detroiters, the solution begins with making small but powerful strides toward change. One such woman making these strides is Amy Kaherl; Amy is the powerhouse behind Detroit SOUP. Originally founded by Kate Daughdrill and [...]

Pretty Awesome Pasties: Our Place in Lincoln, Michigan

guest — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:01:05 +0000

For those of you just discovering “Pretty Awesome Pasties,” we direct your attention to the most recent post, which featured the highest-rated pasty so far in our series – Hiawatha Pasties hailing from the U.P. Those delectable delights scored a whopping 9.6 on the proprietary Key Pasty Indicator (KPI) 11-point [...]

Tons to do in Downtown Kazoo!

guest — Sun, 19 May 2013 11:41:10 +0000

If you are from Kalamazoo, you know what a wonderful and exciting time of year we are moving into. If you are not familiar with the area, I would highly recommend making a visit during the warm summer months to come. Not only are there dozens of parks and trails [...]

The Clean Water Act: 40 Years Later

guest — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:31:23 +0000

The first major US law to address water pollution was the 1948 Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Amid growing public awareness and concern for the environment, the law was radically amended, resulting in the 1972, Clean Water Act. The new CWA implemented diverse pollution control programs that addressed pollution from [...]

Food Trucks Put Down Roots

Hayley — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:45:43 +0000

Food trucks are well covered territory here on the Awesome Mitten. We love their mobility, accessibility, and their laid-back, yet innovative charm. For a couple of Michigan food trucks, there’s now even more to love, as they ground a part of their business near the mitten’s capital city. The first, [...]

Beat Barbecue Bulge

Allison Ziraldo — Thu, 16 May 2013 11:07:51 +0000

It happens every year… Once Memorial Day kicks off the summer season, I have visions of myself poolside in my favorite bikini, crunching on celery and sipping cucumber water while the peasants look on with jealousy. Fast forward to every barbecue ever and what do you know? I’ve fallen to [...]

Apps & Ales coming to downtown Bay City

guest — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:42:36 +0000

On Wednesday, May 22, the Bay City Downtown Management Board and Development Authority will host Apps & Ales. 15 downtown eateries and pubs will be featuring speciality beers and appetizers. Although the ales on tap will come from areas across the United States, most of the featured ales are made [...]

Aarons Gifts From Home

guest — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:18:27 +0000

There are many organizations that give to the military: the USO, Operation Homefront, etc. None of these, however, hit home quite like Aaron’s Gifts From Home. Aaron’s Gifts From Home is a non-profit organization located in Midland, Michigan. The organization’s main goal is to provide care packages to troops overseas. [...]

Addiction Treatment Services Presents the Phoenix Open House

Jennifer Hamilton — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:45:03 +0000

Traverse City is known for its beauty; the lakes, dunes, and beaches are just a small part of what makes up the picturesque landscape. With all this breathtaking scenery, it is often easy to overlook the less attractive aspects of this town; the homelessness, mental illness, and addiction that is [...]