We don’t like to talk about it much, let alone think about it. But the truth of the matter is that the Apocalypse does cross our minds from time to time. And wouldn’t you like to be prepared for it? We’re not saying we’re experts or anything, but we’ve come up with some places you might want to consider relocating to should Doomsday come up. Here’s our very unscientific (and totally silly) list of places you should get to know better.
- Copper Harbor
Rachel Kramer/Flickr It’s said that it’s best to situate oneself nearest a large body of water. That way, should disaster strike, you can shove off and avoid contact with all the mayhem onshore. Here in this UP town, you can do just that.
- Isle Royale National Park
Ray Dumas/Flickr While you’re on the open water, it would crucial to seek refuge in a remote area. You can’t get much more remote than this national park that sits on an island. And if you get cold, there are plenty of wolf and moose hides to be acquired.
- Lake Michigan
Rachel Kramer/Flickr Or how about just float around on a boat for as long as possible on one of the Great Lakes. Luckily, we have more than enough of that to go around until the crisis dies down.
- Detroit
Mike Boening Photography/Flickr Speaking of crisis, Detroit has dealt with its share of apocalyptic disaster for decades. From the looks of it though, the city seems to have a way of bouncing back so you may want to consider relocating there.
- Fort Wayne
gab482/Flickr It’s said this place sits on a Native American burial site and that the souls of both native peoples and American troops continue to haunt the grounds. Could be a good place to hide out, considering most other folks would be too spooked to visit. Plus, it’s secured so you can see invaders from behind the safety of its walls.
- Fayette
Pete/Flickr Many of the buildings in this once bustling industrial center point of iron smelting still stand, giving you shelter and ease of access to the water should you need a safe place to hide and run.
- Selfridge Air National Guard Base
Coast Guard News/Flickr Need to make a quick getaway from the state? Stay at this Air National Guard base and you’ll not only have shelter in the on-site housing units, but you’ll also have access to any number of aircraft.
- Holland-Grand Haven
Brian Wolfe/Flickr One of the most religious regions in the country, the Holland-Grand Haven area may be the answer to your prayers.
- Near Michigan State University
F. D. Richards/Flickr When most of humanity has been wiped out, you’ll want to find a prime area to start all over. In this case, MSU’s agriculture programming has been a leader in Ag schools for decades. Why not build off that success?
- Mount Arvon
“Gfp-michigan-upper-peninsula-view-from-the-top-of-arvon” by Yinan Chen - www.goodfreephotos.com (gallery, image). Licensed under Public Domain via Commons Michigan admittedly does not have too many high points to speak of, so Mount Arvon is what you get. Standing at 1,979 feet above sea level, you still get a decent view of invasive anything, plus you’re a short distance from Lake Superior.
- Hillman Township, Montmorency County
Talley’s Log Cabin Bar/Facebook Lastly, you’ll need plenty of ammo if you’re to fight off the evils of the Apocalypse. The sparsely populated Montmorency County has among the highest number of licensed gun holders in Michigan, with about 1 in 11 residents holding a card. Good to know in case of emergencies.
Didn’t know Michigan had what it took to deal with the end of days, did you? Tell us though, where do you think would be the best place to go should the worst happen?
Rachel Kramer/Flickr
It’s said that it’s best to situate oneself nearest a large body of water. That way, should disaster strike, you can shove off and avoid contact with all the mayhem onshore. Here in this UP town, you can do just that.
Ray Dumas/Flickr
While you’re on the open water, it would crucial to seek refuge in a remote area. You can’t get much more remote than this national park that sits on an island. And if you get cold, there are plenty of wolf and moose hides to be acquired.
Or how about just float around on a boat for as long as possible on one of the Great Lakes. Luckily, we have more than enough of that to go around until the crisis dies down.
Mike Boening Photography/Flickr
Speaking of crisis, Detroit has dealt with its share of apocalyptic disaster for decades. From the looks of it though, the city seems to have a way of bouncing back so you may want to consider relocating there.
gab482/Flickr
It’s said this place sits on a Native American burial site and that the souls of both native peoples and American troops continue to haunt the grounds. Could be a good place to hide out, considering most other folks would be too spooked to visit. Plus, it’s secured so you can see invaders from behind the safety of its walls.
Pete/Flickr
Many of the buildings in this once bustling industrial center point of iron smelting still stand, giving you shelter and ease of access to the water should you need a safe place to hide and run.
Coast Guard News/Flickr
Need to make a quick getaway from the state? Stay at this Air National Guard base and you’ll not only have shelter in the on-site housing units, but you’ll also have access to any number of aircraft.
Brian Wolfe/Flickr
One of the most religious regions in the country, the Holland-Grand Haven area may be the answer to your prayers.
F. D. Richards/Flickr
When most of humanity has been wiped out, you’ll want to find a prime area to start all over. In this case, MSU’s agriculture programming has been a leader in Ag schools for decades. Why not build off that success?
“Gfp-michigan-upper-peninsula-view-from-the-top-of-arvon” by Yinan Chen - www.goodfreephotos.com (gallery, image). Licensed under Public Domain via Commons
Michigan admittedly does not have too many high points to speak of, so Mount Arvon is what you get. Standing at 1,979 feet above sea level, you still get a decent view of invasive anything, plus you’re a short distance from Lake Superior.
Talley’s Log Cabin Bar/Facebook
Lastly, you’ll need plenty of ammo if you’re to fight off the evils of the Apocalypse. The sparsely populated Montmorency County has among the highest number of licensed gun holders in Michigan, with about 1 in 11 residents holding a card. Good to know in case of emergencies.
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