Michigan Woman Publishes Book On The Weird, Wonderful & Obscure Michigan Attractions

We've talked in the past about all of the really cool and little well-known attractions in Michigan, and how whether you're in the Upper Peninsula or the Lower Peninsula, there's always something really cool to check out. One woman has recently published a book about 84 of these must-see roadside and hidden attractions and is excited to share them with you, as this lifelong Michigander dives deep into the odd side of Michigan.

Amy Piper was raised in Lansing, and her travels have taken her all over the state, leading to the book "Secret Michigan: A Guide To The Weird, Wonderful and Obscure." The book contains 84 of these awesome examples of why this is one of the most unique states to live in, as she explained to me how she came up with the concept of the book:

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I started exploring Kansas with another writer, and she wrote Secret Kansas, and I thought it would be fun. So I reached out to my publisher with the idea and started working on Secret Michigan. Since I have lived here my whole life I had various ideas already, and it gradually came together.

As she describes in the tease for the book, there's clearly a LOT we don't know about Michigan, with lots to learn in the book:

From the only king who ruled in the United States to the only President who was also a king, you’ll unearth the fascinating stories behind popular places. From a state with a car culture history, discover the origins of the world’s largest tire, the only state highway that doesn’t allow motorized vehicles, and what ship is a designated continuation of a United States highway. You’ll discover the answers to these questions and many others in Secret Michigan: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure.

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