Named after the sparkling waters of Lake Michigan, the state is situated within the Midwest region of the United States, offering cool and refreshing access to four of the five Great Lakes. Water is an important aspect when it comes to the state of Michigan, which presents its fair share of natural resources to explore. In the United States, Michigan also possesses the longest freshwater shoreline in the country. When it comes to gift baskets that display the beauty and appeal of the region, the color blue is a highly embraced visual choice.
As you explore the ins and outs of Michigan, you might have come across the excitement of the largest city in the state - Detroit. It is here where you will encounter the "Motor City," a major automobile industrial land with a host of car-related attractions in the area, including a museum and casino. Gift baskets capitalizing off of the car theme may include car wash accessories; racing car memorabilia; emergency roadside supplies; as well as arrangements showcasing road trip edibles.
A wealth of surrounding industries, products, and services also calls Michigan cities their home base. For example, Michigan is home to the Kellogg Headquarters, where a larger-than-life Tony the Tiger statue greets visitors in Battle Creek. Post Cereals also sets up shop in the state. Cereal-related gift baskets could be the latest craze for consumers of all ages, especially children. An entire basket theme could center on the Kellogg's Rice Krispie treats that have gained international acclaim.
A Computer World gift basket could take off from the information technology presence of Google in Michigan to the computer software supplied by Compuware and IBM. Media storage, duplication accessories, keyboard cleaner, dust remover, monitor screen wipes, decorative computer paper, and a mousepad are just some of the gift basket items to consider.
Throughout Michigan, baseball is not the favorite pastime here, but rather the art of hunting. The sport also acts as a major contributor to the economy of the state. Michigan actually holds the highest number of licensed hunters (totaling over 1 million) than any other state in the U.S. Close to one million hunters flock to fields to take advantage of the white-tailed deer season. The activity is so prominent that some rural district schools actually hold holiday time for the opening of rifle season.
Another intriguing aspect of Michigan includes the fact that there are more than 130 lighthouses situated throughout the state. This is more than any other location in the U.S. The first lighthouses made an appearance in Michigan between 1818 and 1822, with the purpose of providing light to safely guide passenger ships home. A nautical-themed gift basket with lighthouse trinkets may find a place in both the local and tourist Michigan market.
