January and February mark the most miserable months in Michigan. The gray skies, the bitter wind and grime covering every surface almost always make me ask, "Why do I live here?" We often joke here in mid-Michigan that we are one of the cloudiest places in the country. While this comment is an exaggeration, the reality is pretty bleak.
According to one site, Lansing has only 71 days of sunshine a year. To put that into perspective, that is one more sunny day than Fairbanks, Alaska and the same number as Seattle, WA. Still Lansing is better off than neighboring Grand Rapids to the west and Flint to the east, which can boast only 64 and 66 days of sunshine, respectively.
One advantage of the snow-bound lifestyle is the inspiration it brings as I dream of great vacation ideas. I spend many hours surfing my favorite travel sites, looking for warm or creative escapes and luxurious (or at least affordable) accommodations.
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