Some Michigan schools close for deer season’s opening day. That’s only the start. Michiganders take for granted how much of everyday life shifts when the opener arrives, and newcomers like you may not expect it. Here’s what changes across Michigan once deer season opens. Note: This is general information, not legal advice. Please confirm current…
That Friday fish dinner at the fire hall may have helped keep the trucks running. If you grew up near a volunteer fire company, you know the hall was about more than emergencies. It was where neighbors showed up all year. Here’s a look back at the fire hall traditions Pennsylvanians grew up with. 1….
Thanksgiving is Nov. 26 this year, so someone in your family group chat may already be asking who’s hosting. Hosting is where family opinions get loud, and some people bring their fights to Reddit’s AITA forum, where strangers judge who was in the wrong. Here are the hosting fights Reddit refereed, and North Carolinians may…
Mention the Mixmaster to a Connecticut driver, and they may know exactly which interchange you mean. Connecticuters grow up with local details like that, and out-of-staters can be left scratching their heads. Here are the things that only make sense to someone from Connecticut. 1. Moodus Noises The Moodus noises are small earthquakes that occur…
Some South Dakotans can still name the pheasant opener’s date years after they’ve moved away. Habits like that tend to follow people long after they leave the state. Here are the signs that give away a South Dakota upbringing, wherever you live now. 1. Pheasant Opener State rules open the regular pheasant season on the…
When the last leaf drops, Vermont doesn’t shut down. The weeks after foliage season bring changes Vermonters plan around, and they don’t make it onto many travel blogs. Here’s what to expect in Vermont once foliage season ends. 1. Smugglers’ Notch Closure When the state’s foliage reports wrap up, the Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans)…
The N.C. State Fair is in full swing in Raleigh, and the food is only part of the draw. Some of what’s on the grounds this year is new, and some only shows up during fair week. Here’s what North Carolinians can catch before the fair wraps up. 1. America 250 Wheel The N.C. State…
Pick a trail in Ohio this week, and the color will grab your attention first. Slow down, though, and there’s a lot more going on in the woods. Here’s what’s happening out there in late October that the everyday hiker can easily miss. 1. Deer Rut An Ohio State University article puts white-tailed deer breeding…
Family can overrule a guest list. A woman’s Reddit post says her in-laws did just that. Many Georgians who’ve clashed with family over a big day can relate to this story. Here’s how her in-laws got into the delivery room, and what Reddit said about what she did next. What’s your take on it? Note:…
A funeral in a place you’re new to can leave you wondering what’s expected of you. Mississippi communities honor loved ones in ways that may surprise other Americans, some with deep roots. Here’s what to understand before you attend, so you can show up with care. Note: This is general information, not insurance or legal…
