Pure Michigan
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What is Pure Michigan?
For those who want to know - the music behind the Pure Michigan ads is Main Titles from The Cider House Rules soundtrack.
Voted "best tourism campaign by the Travel Industry Association of America. Data compiled by Hitwise shows Michigan.org receives more web traffic than any other state tourism Web site - 7 million visits from May through July; up 35 percent from this same time last year." - via MSNBC.com
Welcome to Michigan!
The Great Lakes State Welcomes You!
Michigan's Water Wonderland
The Music Behind the Pure Michigan Ads
The Cider House Rules: Music from the Miramax Motion Picture
Amazon Price: $6.69 (as of 06/04/2012)
'Main Titles' from The Cider House Rules soundtrack is the music featured in the Pure Michigan Ads for television and radio. The entire album is a peaceful adventure and now it reminds me of Michigan thanks to these ads :).
Michigan Fall Color Tour Map
What Do You Think of the Pure Michigan Ads?
If you haven't seen or heard the ads, you can view them here. What do you think of the ads? Do they do a good job of depicting all that Michigan has to offer? What themes should future ads have in them?
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Julie
Aug 30, 2010 @ 9:11 am | delete
- Absoutely fantastic videos !!! The beauty of our state shines through brightly.
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Trogar
Jun 5, 2010 @ 9:02 pm | delete
- I am totally blown away by the Pure Michigan ads with the voice over by Tim Allen. I am mesmerised every time I see & hear these ads. Total 'grand-slam!' Tim's voice is in the same class as Walter Cronkite, James Earl Jones, etc. What a great thing for Michigan. Congradulations!
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BiciParker
Sep 13, 2009 @ 7:38 pm | delete
- Lovely videos. Beautiful state. I'm linking your site to my Michigan Wineries site.
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Kaitlyn
Sep 28, 2008 @ 1:20 pm | delete
- I love them and its not just me its my mother and my brother too! They rock! Tim Allens voice just makes you want to go out and see the natural wonders of Michigan, I live in Michigan and Ive never heard its natural wonders put so poetically. SO PLEASE KEEP them on the air. I want to go out and see my state now.
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After Labor Day School Year Question
Since the 2006 school year, Michigan Public Schools are required by law to start after Labor Day. the hope is that this allows Michigan families to spend one more summer weekend in Michigan and increase Michigan tourism dollars.
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Michigan Travel Books
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50 Hikes in Michigan: The Best Walks, Hikes, and Backpacks in the Lower Peninsula by Jim Dufresne
Lifelong Michigan resident Jim DuFresne, the author of numerous books on Michigan and the outdoors, guides bikers through Michigan's unequaled system of state parks and natural and wilderness areas, where the scenery and trails are as varied as anywhere in the country. As DuFresne notes in his introduction, "From sand dunes without even a blade of grass, to the towering monarchs of Hartwick Pines' virgin forests, from miles of beach that turn gold with every Lake Michigan sunset to one of the el...0 points
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Michigan Off the Beaten Path, 9th (Off the Beaten Path Series) by Jim DuFresne
Offbeat places await travelers and locals alike in Michigan, such as the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum where young visitors can be wrapped in bubbles, and the Air Zoo of Kalamazoo, which is dedicated to preserving and restoring aircraft of World War II. 0 points
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Scenic Driving Michigan by Kathy-Jo Wargin
There's much more to Michigan than the Motor City. With well over three thousand miles of shoreline (as many as California) and access to four of the five Great Lakes, Michigan's two peninsulas offer some of the loveliest coastal scenery anywhere. Many of the drives in Scenic Driving Michigan feature pristine beaches, stately lighthouses, and quaint little lakeside towns. Here also are drives through virgin pine forests and lush wetlands, with many opportunities to spot a surprising variety of w...0 points
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Michigan Atlas & Gazetteer by Delorme Mapping Company
The first choice of outdoors enthusiasts. Beautiful, detailed, large-format maps of every state. Perfect for home and office reference, and a must for all your vehicles. Gazetteer information may include: campgrounds, attractions, historic sites & museums, recreation areas, trails, freshwater fishing site & boat launches, canoe trips or scenic drives. Categories vary by state0 points
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Hiking Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Hiking Guide Series) by Eric Hansen
Describes fifty of the best hikes in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula.0 points
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Moon Michigan's Upper Peninsula (Moon Handbooks) by Josh Bishop
Travel writer and Michigan native Josh Bishop provides an insider's view of the Upper Peninsula, from Mackinac Island's horse-drawn carriages and historic Grand Hotel to the dense yet easily accessible Hiawatha National Forest. Josh includes several trip strategies that highlight the region's unique sights, including a Waterfall Tour and a section devoted to winter activities like skiing and snowmobiling. Bishop also structures the book to guide travelers in a loop around the peninsula,...0 points
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Moon Michigan (Moon Handbooks) by Laura Martone
World traveler Laura Martone spends summers with her family on Michigan's Big Bear Lake. In Moon Michigan she shares her favorite Michigan experiences, from indulging at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City to exploring Detroit's rhythmic roots and auto museums. Martone provides itineraries such as trekking through the Upper Peninsula, touring lighthouses on the Great Lake shoreline, and splurging on a luxury B&B on the popular Mackinac Island. Moon Michigan is packed with information...0 points
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Pure Michigan Links
- Michigan.org
- Michigan's Official Travel and Tourism Site
- Get a Free Michigan Travel Guide
- Let's make a plan. Lets discover the hidden gems. Let's while away afternoons along the freshwater coastline. Let's take in a show. Let's have a memorable meal. Let's live for the fun of Pure Michigan. Order your Michigan Travel Ideas now. You'll also receive a state highway map.
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