You’re going to be captivated by this book — Secret Michigan — released just this week. Penned by my friend author Amy Piper , Secret Michigan: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure unveils a treasure trove of intriguing tales.
From the only king who ruled in the United States to the only President who was also a king, this book dives deep into the enthralling histories that dot familiar Michigan locales.
Immerse yourself in the automotive legacy of a state famed for its love of cars, discovering the story behind
- the globe’s largest tire,
- the unique state highway forbidding motorized traffic and
- the ship recognized as an extension of a US highway.
Secret Michigan is your gateway to unraveling these enigmas and many more. So buy the book now—it will be the perfect companion for relaxing at the beach or curling up next to the fire.
It also makes a thoughtful gift for the Michiganders on your list!
Secret Michigan includes weird museums, raft adventures and shipwrecks
Venture into bizarre museums where holding a human skull for a photo isn’t out of the ordinary, experience the pristine natural beauty where rafting above crystalline springs reveals the fish swimming beneath and uncover hidden shipwrecks lying in the depths of shipwreck alley.
UPDATE August 2024: I just returned from Michigan where I spent a week with author Amy Piper touring secret Michigan.
The stories in her book were so compelling that they made me want to explore Michigan myself. Stay tuned for my Michigan stories as I post them here on my travel blog.
In the meantime, be sure to grab a quick look at Amy’s book Secret Michigan: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure on Amazon.
Secret Michigan: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure
This book not only explores places but also the remarkable individuals who shaped Michigan’s history—like a renowned rock band that changed the fortune of a local football team, the first Black woman who won a legal battle against a White man, and the survivor of the Nagasaki atomic bombing.
While some might prefer these stories remain untold, local writer Amy Piper draws back the curtain, sharing secrets that many in Michigan might rather keep under wraps.
Secret Michigan: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure is available on Amazon or wherever books are sold.
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About My Friend, Author Amy Piper of Secret Michigan
While author Amy Piper is a lifelong Michigander, she’s had adventures worldwide.
Worldwide adventure
Bomb-sniffing dogs chased her in the middle of the night in Bogota, gate agents refused her boarding to Paraguay (wrong visa), and US Marshals announced her seat number on a plane while looking for a murder suspect (she’d traded seats). It’s always an adventure!
She even finds adventure in her home state of Michigan, where she lives in Lansing with her husband, Ross Dingman, her daughter, Alexis and two granddaughters.
Serving others
Author Amy Piper and I serve together on the Board of Directors for IFWTWA (International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Assn™).
Discover Amy Piper’s adventures at FollowthePiper.com.
Buy Secret Michigan now
Find out more about this fabulous book on Amazon.
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