Spring is accelerating. The signs are all around us. Very soon the sweltering heat of summer will be upon us, but first a few more days of seesaw temps with sweater weather quickly followed by beach attire. And do you know why we have sea stacks in the U.P.? O.W. explains why it has to do with an ancient body of water. Ever heard of Lake Algonquin?

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O.W. shares some photos of his recent trip to St. Ignace, where you can see where Lakes Michigan and Huron meet. So why do these majestic bodies of water look so different? Speaking of getting wet, don’t forget your umbrella. You look ridiculous scurrying like a rat in the rain, or worse!

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We all know that 50 degrees outside means something very different in May than it does in October. What does that say about how our blood "thickens up" during the winter? Plus, there's only one solitary county in the entire State of Michigan that's managed to ward off the Dollar General menace, at least for the time being. Why Leelanau County is the opposite of what the chain retailer stands for.

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Did you head to the beach this weekend? Just a few weeks ago, many up north were still shoveling snow. That’s part of Michigan’s high contrast lifestyle. Plus, why does Charlevoix get all the love from the tourists, but not Rogers City? Both are beautiful beach towns, but no one seems to want to head east to visit RC.

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O.W. explores a little noted sign that spring up north has arrived, the ability to walk outside after sunset without freezing. Plus, water bottles are lame. We all know it, but we just don’t want to say it out loud. O.W. doesn’t have that problem. And he has the talk you need to hear about your little plastic and metal friend.

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O.W. surveys the damage after one of the most devastating ice storms in Michigan’s history, noting how the young trees managed to survive winter’s revenge up north. Plus, want an instant stress reliever this tax season? File an extension. Why it’s almost always worth it for your mental and patriotic health.

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Over the weekend, a giant ice storm enveloped much of Northern Michigan, leaving tens of thousands of people in the dark. O.W. Root is among them, but characteristically finds the beauty in being covered in what appears to be a sheet of glass. Plus, do you struggle with Spring footwear? Need something in between a boot and a shoe. O.W. has the answer.

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When is it too early for breaking out the grill and sizzling up some steaks? For O.W. snow on the ground is not necessarily a deal breaker. Every true Michigander has one. So what’s your favorite Faygo Flavor? Plus, how a pro-wrestling event in Bay County is actually preserving history.

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One of the fun things about the snow melting is finding all the stuff you lost in your back (and sometimes front) yard. Does Mike Duggan own just one sport coat? For a guy running for governor, he sure does limit his wardrobe. Plus, the untapped potential of Michigan’s maple trees.

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O.W. shares his thoughts on the land icebergs, otherwise known as the giant piles of snow in your town’s big box store parking lot. Why snowmobile culture isn’t just encouraged on Mackinac Island, it’s necessary. And the real reason you should have backyard chickens - it’s not just about eggs.

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