Happy 184th Birthday, Michigan! Fun Facts and Our Favorite Spots
Happy birthday, Michigan! Today (Jan. 26) marks Michigan’s 184th birthday. Did you know Michigan’s flower is the Apple Blossom? How about that the official Michigan bird is the Robin? Here…
PORT HURON, MICH. – JULY 13: The sailboat Stella Maris of Detroit crosses the starting line of the 250 mile Port Huron-to-Mackinac Island Sailboat Race July 13, 2002 in Port Huron, Michigan. About 250 sailboats in 18 classes are competing in the 78th annual event, following two courses from Port Huron to Mackinac Island on Lake Huron. (Photo by John F. Martin/Getty Images)
Happy birthday, Michigan!
Today (Jan. 26) marks Michigan's 184th birthday.
Did you know Michigan's flower is the Apple Blossom? How about that the official Michigan bird is the Robin? Here are some more fun facts, followed by a gallery of a few of our favorites spots!
Michigan's State Symbols (via the State of Michigan):
Flower: Apple Blossom
Bird: Robin
Tree: White Pine
Stone: Petoskey Stone
Gem: Chlorastrolite
Fish: Brook Trout
Soil: Kalkaska Soil Series
Reptile: Painted Turtle
Game Mammal: White-tailed Deer
Wildflower: Dwarf Lake Iris
Fossil: Mastodon
Clean Water Symbol: American Lotus Blossom
