1. The food. Oh God. The food.
2. Being able to use your hands as maps to point out where you live.
4. Summers spent "up north".
6. The beauty of autumn in Michigan.
7. An annual trip to a local cider mill for apple picking, cider, donuts, and pumpkins.
8. Tiger games at Comerica Park.
10. The glory of grocery shopping at Meijer.
11. Having access to over 11,000 lakes to choose from.
12. Cheering on the Lions every Thanksgiving.
13. Enjoying the first snow fall.
14. Star gazing in the U.P.
16. Drinking Vernors when you're sick.
17. Identifying someone else as a Yooper or a Troll.
18. The quirky roadside attractions.
19. The glorious time of year when Oberon is released.
20. The beauty of the Northern Lights on a clear night.
24. Grabbing a couple delicious coney dogs at a local Coney Island.
25. The little taste of Bavaria you can find in Frankenmuth.
26. And of course the awe inspiring Bronner's Christmas Wonderland.
28. Taking back cans and bottles.