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Michigan's State Motto

"Si Quaeris Peninsulam Amoenam Circumspice"
"If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you."

Featured Content

Men standing and sitting while fishing on the ice.

Free Fishing Weekend, February 13 & 14, 2010
Families and friends can enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes waters, for free.
All fishing license fees will be waived for two days. Residents and outstate visitors may enjoy fishing on both inland and Great Lakes' waters for all species of fish. All fishing regulations will still apply.
Michigan offers some of the finest freshwater fishing in the world. So grab a pole and your family and friends, and let's go fishing!

Count MI In

Journey to Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse

First and second state capitols in Lansing.

Michigan's Capitol Building, Lansing
These materials will help you prepare for a visit to the Capitol, Library of Michigan or Michigan Historical Museum.

Michigan's State Capitols
Historical photos present each of Michigan's three capitol buildings.

State Capitol Tours

Newswire

Sturgeon Spearing Season Ends Quickly on Black Lake

Bewabic State Park Offering Cross-County Skiing by Candlelight on Feb. 26

DNRE Announces Pure Michigan Hunt Drawing Winners

Eastern Upper Peninsula Citizen Advisory Council to Meet Feb. 18 in Newberry

More About Michigan

Lighthouses

A Michigan First: The Michigan Business One Stop

Business - Expand or Locate in Michigan

Online Services

		County Clerks Directory
		Talking Book and Braille Catalog
		MDOT's Free State Map
		Michigan Authors and Illustrators Lookup
		Seeking Michigan Digital Collections
		Michigan eStore
> More Services

Facts & Symbols

		Minerals Found in Michigan
		History of the Great Seal
		Michigan Lighthouse Map
		Michigan Lighthouse Map
		Michigan History magazine. This month's feature: Discovering our Covered Bridges.
		Michigan Adventure! Discover Our State Symbols!
> More Michigan Facts


	Quick Links
•	Seeking Michigan
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•	Map Michigan
•	Citizens Guide to State Government
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•	Michigan eLibrary (MeL.org)


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Mackinac Bridge Cam