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Muskegon's USS Silversides Museum Quietly Bids Farewell to a Piece of Coast Guard History

Muskegon’s USS Silversides Museum Quietly Bids Farewell to a Piece of Coast Guard History

September 13, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Museums

On Wednesday, September 10th, a somewhat surprising press release started making its way around a few of the Facebook groups for ships that I’m in….

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Three Michigan Airports Could Be Named Best in the Country

Three Michigan Airports Could Be Named Best in the Country

September 12, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Another round of USA Today 10best.com polls are out and they are looking for the best the country has to offer when it comes to…

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50 Years Later: Events and Memorials Mark the Anniversary of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

50 Years Later: Events and Memorials Mark the Anniversary of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

September 10, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Museums

On November 10, 1975, the Great Lakes freighter SS Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior during a fierce storm, claiming the lives of all 29…

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These Two Michigan Lighthouses Are The Most Recent "Save Our Lights" License Plate Grant Recipients

These Two Michigan Lighthouses Are The Most Recent “Save Our Lights” License Plate Grant Recipients

September 10, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, and for the last 25 years a unique program has helped preserve those historic structures….

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: See Shipwrecks and the Au Sable Point Lighthouse on this Pictured Rocks Hike

Michigan Trail Tuesday: See Shipwrecks and the Au Sable Point Lighthouse on this Pictured Rocks Hike

September 9, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Marquette's Seven Grandfather Teachings Monument Pays Tribute to Upper Peninsula's Indigenous Heritage

Marquette’s Seven Grandfather Teachings Monument Pays Tribute to Upper Peninsula’s Indigenous Heritage

September 5, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

A new public art installation near the old ore dock in Marquette pays tribute to the area’s indigenous history. Artist Jason Quigno sculpted seven Kona…

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Amplify Your Hiking Experience With A Visit to the Nature Megaphone at the Banwell Nature Preserve

Amplify Your Hiking Experience With A Visit to the Nature Megaphone at the Banwell Nature Preserve

September 4, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

We always try and add a hike or a fun stop into our journey to the Upper Peninsula, and when we headed north in June…

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The Superior Dome at Northern Michigan University: Walk Through The World's Largest Wooden Dome

The Superior Dome at Northern Michigan University: Walk Through The World’s Largest Wooden Dome

September 2, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Sports

One of the most iconic landmarks in Marquette is the Superior Dome, a 14 story tall wooden dome that hosts sporting events on the campus…

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Some of Michigan's Best Birdwatching Happens at the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

Some of Michigan’s Best Birdwatching Happens at the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

September 1, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge was established in the 1950s to provide habitat for migratory waterfowl. This 10,000 acre preserve just southwest of Saginaw sees…

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Pictured Rocks Cruises: Stunning Views of our Lake Superior Shoreline

Pictured Rocks Cruises: Stunning Views of our Lake Superior Shoreline

August 31, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is home to two national lakeshores (Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pictured Rocks) and while both are great places to explore by land, we’d argue…

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  • Three Michigan Airports Could Be Named Best in the Country
  • 50 Years Later: Events and Memorials Mark the Anniversary of the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
  • These Two Michigan Lighthouses Are The Most Recent “Save Our Lights” License Plate Grant Recipients
  • Michigan Trail Tuesday: See Shipwrecks and the Au Sable Point Lighthouse on this Pictured Rocks Hike

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