Giving Thanks for Life in Northern Michigan

November 20, 2017 Dianna Stampfler northern michigan, pure michigan, thanksgiving

It was Thanksgiving of 2009 when it really sunk in for me…spending five days alone in Empire for the holidays and being at peace with it. This year, I will celebrate Thanksgiving in Walloon Lake at “Mi Storybook Cottage” – where I am blessed and thankful once again for being able to live in such a beautiful place, making a living doing what I love and having the support of my family and friends.

News Releases

Hudsonville Ice Cream is Thankful for Pumpkin Pie Ice Cream

November 2, 2015 Dianna Stampfler autumn, fall, harvest, Hudsonville ice cream, ice cream, pumpkin, pure michigan, thanksgiving

In honor of the holidays, Holland-based Hudsonville Ice Cream announces the seasonal release of its Limited Edition Pumpkin Pie flavored ice cream, available in stores around the Great Lakes Region through December (while supplies last).

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Giving Thanks for Michigan’s Rich Bounty

November 1, 2012 promotemi michigan agriculture, pure michigan, thanksgiving, turkey

Michigan is often referred to as the “Mitten of Plenty” – and as we head into the fall harvest season it’s the perfect time to reflect and give thanks for the state’s thriving agricultural bounty. We produce more than 200 commodities here in the Great Lakes State – generating more than $90 billion for the state’s economy.