Michigan is a northern state in the midwest. Despite its medium size, Michigan is home to over 10,000 lakes, including the Great Lakes.

Up next on our journey around the United States is Michigan! Here are some of my favorite interesting facts about Michigan state.

Fact One: Michigan’s state nickname is the Wolverine state.

Michigan is known as the wolverine state. It’s a mystery why, since not many wolverines live there! The wolverine isn’t the state animal, but it’s also the mascot of the University of Michigan.

Fact Two: Michigan is home to the Great Lakes.

Michgian is known for its lakes. The Great Lakes are Huron, Ontario, Superior, Michigan, and Erie, and they make up the largest group of freshwater lakes on Earth by total area.

Fact Three: Michigan’s state insect is the monarch butterfly.

Monarch butterflies are known for their beautiful orange and black wings.

Monarch butterflies also migrate down south, to places like California or Mexico, in the winter.

Fact Four: Abolitionist Sojourner Truth moved to Battle Creek, Michigan.

Sojourner Truth was an abolitionist who fought for civil rights and women’s rights in her lifetime.

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