With the first day of spring upon us, we asked fans on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ “what does spring in Pure Michigan mean to you?”
From blooming flowers and longer days to countless rounds of golf, bike rides, leisurely walks and more, spring means something special to everyone. And while the cold weather might be sticking around for now, warm weather months are in sight.
Below is a roundup of just some of our favorite responses from fans. If yours is missing, tell us in the comments section below what spring in Michigan means to you!
“Opening my windows and letting old man Winter out. Cleaning off the patio furniture, planting some veggies and flowers. taking walks without freezing my toes off. Visiting my neighbors as they do the same. Can hardly wait……” –Hester Regan
“Camping!!!” – Lisa Sara Andrus-Muehlenbeck
“It means only 3 months until summer in Pure Michigan! The best time of the year!” –Briana Read
“It’s still a bit of a wait, but it means #morel #mushroom season!” – Ben Glaser
“Spring brings the promise of new life, birds returning, and the hope of sunny days at Lake Michigan’s beaches to come!” – Taylor Downs Russell
“Many good festivals and great beaches” – Kele Hammons
“getting out and going biking and going up north to see family at the lake…” – Maurya Koppen Withrow
“Smell of lilacs… Many shades of green as trees bud, looking for wildflowers popping up on my woodland walk, warm breezes blowing in my face” – Susan Lane Rios-Doria
“It means the plethora of vibrant colors, the sweet scent of rain and sunshine, and the beginning of the best summer in Traverse City anywhere in the US undoubtedly” – Joe M Cruz
“The River Bank Run and the Tulip Time Festival!” – Rachel Kamper Rynbrandt
“Spring means no more winter (at least for now)! It’ll be nice to give my coat a rest.” –Jennifer Bowman
“Tigers opening day!!” –Catherine Patterson
“Spring in pure michigan? Memories. Sunshine. Camping. Late nights. Warm sun. Pretty flowers. Taking my babies to the parks” –Amista Johnson
” – Monika McLaughlin
