A Michigander's Ultimate Spring Bucket List

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- Hello Spring! After a long, cold and snowy winter, warmer weather is finally here. If you're ready to get out of the house and do some adventuring, you're in luck because few states do spring activities quite like Michigan. No matter what type of fun you're looking for, there's bound to be something on our bucket list you'll love. 

TULIP TIME FESTIVAL 

This time-honored Michigan tradition is perfect for flower lovers and shutterbugs alike. Roam through fields of over 5 million tulips, or enjoy the traditional Dutch market, parades, and fireworks. 

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ISLE ROYALE NATIONAL PARK

Michigan's most remote national park lies uninhabited all winter long - save for the resident moose and wolf packs. But once April rolls around this hidden gem is alive with activity. Participate in wildflower hikes, paddling on Lake Superior, enjoy the rugged trails, or star gaze at the Rock Harbor Lodge. 

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EASTERN MARKET 

So much more than a farmer's market, this Detroit tradition is a destination in the heart of the city with a little something for everyone. Browse wares like plants, fresh foods, jewelry, natural beauty products, furniture and more! Or enjoy some live music and the district's amazing restaurants. 

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GAME DAY 

Spring means a new season for the Tigers. Come out and root for the team at Comerica Park, you might even get a special gift with the purchase of your tickets too! 

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MOVEMENT 

If you're an electronica lover then you HAVE to go to movement. This annual electronic dance music event celebrates the Techno heritage of Detroit and is sure to get that urge to groove out of your system! 

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SOO LOCKS OPENING DAY 

Michigan is home to the Soo Locks, one of the largest and busiest lock systems in the world. Head out to opening day in late March and watch the first freight of the season head out to the Great Lakes. 

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GREENFIELD VILLAGE TOURS

Tour the 80 acres of property full of historic homes and buildings that makes up Greenfield Village in an authentic Model T. Stop by Thomas Edison's laboratory, the Wright Brothers bicycle shop, a Cotswold Village and so much more! 

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NATIONAL MOREL FESTIVAL 

A festival entirely dedicated to the Morel mushroom? Is there anything more Michigan? Learn all about how to hunt, pick, and utilize these elusive fungi. Plus, browse mushroom-themed art, enjoy dishes created with these flavorful shrooms, and more! 

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ANN ARBOR FILM FESTIVAL 

One of the oldest avant-garde and absurdist film festivals in North America, this event has been a tradition since the 1960s. Spanning six days, it features over 40 submissions of all lengths and genres annually, so whether you love animation, documentaries, or performance-based works, there will be something for you. 

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ZOO DE MACK 

This 51 mile bike bash is a Michigan rite of spring. It begins at Boyne Highlands Resort and ends at Mackinaw Island. Leisurely ride through some of the most scenic areas of our state and enjoy parties and events along the way. 

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At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.

Quotes to Get You in the Mood for Spring

MT. PLEASANT, Mich -- It's been a rough winter, full of below zero temperatures, white-outs, and school closings. While we're not completely through with the cold season, we're certainly finishing up the worst of it. Spring is on its way, and in order to get you into the mood, we've collected a few of our favorite uplifting quotes about the season of rebirth. We hope they inspire, or at least, bring a smile to your face! 

• "Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again." - Sarah Ban Breathnach 

• "Spring will come and so will happiness. Hold on. Life will get warmer." - Anita Krizzan 

• "Some old-fashioned things like fresh air and sunshine are hard to beat." - Laura Ingalls Wilder

• "Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn." - Lewis Grizzard

• "Don't wait for someone to bring you flowers. Plant your own garden and decorate your soul." -Luther Burbank 

• "An optimist is the human personification of spring." - Susan J Bissonette 

• "Deep in their roots, all flowers keep the light." - Theodore Roethke

• "It is spring again. The earth is like a child that knows poems by heart." - Rainier Maria Rillke 

• "That is one good thing about this world...there are always sure to be more springs." - L.M. Montgomery 

• "Can words describe the fragrance of the very breath of spring?" - Neltje Blanchan 

• "To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow" - Audrey Hepburn

• "Despite the forecast, live like it's spring." - Lily Pulitzer

• "Spring: the music of open windows." - Terri Guillemets 

• "April hath put a spirit of youth in everything" - William Shakespeare

• "Spring won't let me stay in the house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again!" - Gustav Wahler 

• "I have nature, and art, and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?" - Vincent Van Gogh

• "No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn." - Hal Borland

• "April prepares her green traffic light and the world thinks go." - Christopher Morley

• "Spring: a lovely reminder of how truly beautiful change can be." - Author Unknown

• "The earth laughs in flowers." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

• "Spring is the time of plans and projects." - Leo Tolstoy

• "Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." - Lao Tzu 

• "I must have flowers, always and always." - Claude Monet

• "Behold my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of love." - Sitting Bull 

• "Spring shows what God can do with a drab and dirty world." - Virgil A Kraft

We hope this collection of quotes has you all fired up for the warmer months! Do you have a favorite spring quote that we missed? Comment and let us know! 

At Hank Graff Mt. Pleasant we strive to provide our customers with a car buying experience that is accommodating, stress-free and fun! Visit us at our Chevrolet dealership located at 4580 E Pickard Rd in Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858 or our Buick GMC Cadillac dealership located at 116 N. Mission St in Mount Pleasant, MI 48858.