It's a great Michigan debate; what is the line or the place that marks the end of the southern part of the state and the beginning of that mystical land we call Up North?

The answers vary from emotional to philosophical. But there's also an ecological answer that helps us better understand why we feel different when we go Up North. 

Check out the Michigan Natural Features Inventory website for a ton of cool stuff about our natural world.

GUESTS ON TODAY'S EPISODE:
Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan
Joshua Cohen, lead ecologist with the Michigan Natural Features Inventory at MSU Extension

Got a question you'd like to have answered on On Hand? Submit your questions about Michigan here.

It's a great Michigan debate; what is the line or the place that marks the end of the southern part of the state and the beginning of that mystical land we call Up North?
The answers vary from emotional to philosophical. But there's also an ecological answer that helps us better understand why we feel different when we go Up North.&nbsp;
Check out the <a href="https://mnfi.anr.msu.edu/">Michigan Natural Features Inventory</a> website for a ton of cool stuff about our natural world.
GUESTS ON TODAY'S EPISODE:
<ul>
<li>Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan</li>
<li>Joshua Cohen, lead ecologist with the Michigan Natural Features Inventory at MSU Extension</li>
</ul>
Got a question you'd like to have answered on On Hand? <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">Submit your questions about Michigan here</a>.

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To share a story or submit your questions, head to michiganpublic.org/onhand

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Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund