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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…

Anne Erickson

11 Apr 2000: An exterior shot of Comerica Park during its opening day during the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Detroit Tigers in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Mariners 5-2. Mandatory Credit: Harry How /Allsport

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

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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
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