Red Hot Chili Peppers - Especially in Michigan (Orion Music Festival 2013)

Grammy-winning Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith returned to his Michigan roots on Sunday, November 2, 2025, to announce the launch of the Curtis & Joan Smith Scholarship, named in honor of Smith’s parents. The scholarship will provide need-based support for an incoming music student beginning in 2026. #UMichArts | University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

Extreme cold across parts of the Midwest, especially Michigan and Minnesota, is causing trees to explode as temperatures drop fast. When it gets that cold, the moisture inside the tree freezes and expands, making the wood split suddenly, which is a rare but known winter phenomenon. | Triip

🌸 Ever seen a wild orchid in Michigan? Meet the Pink Lady’s Slipper — the rare, resilient beauty that’s not only a springtime showstopper, but also celebrated at the @hcnaturectr in @discovertheblue.mi.thumbcoast ! 💕✨ 🌿We visited the Huron County Nature Center late last spring with some friends and were blown away by how much there is to do here — both indoors and out! 👧🏼👦🏽The interactive kids area is amazing (our kiddos especially loved the turtle and hands-on learning exhibits 🐢🧠), an