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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Seven Bridges Natural Area, Kalkaska County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Seven Bridges Natural Area, Kalkaska County

September 1, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

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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Improvements at Gaylord Elk View Park Make Wildlife Watching Even Easier

Improvements at Gaylord Elk View Park Make Wildlife Watching Even Easier

August 26, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

One of our favorite things to do when visiting Gaylord is to stop by the city’s Elk View Park to see the impressive elk herd…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lehman Nature Trails at Montcalm Community College

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lehman Nature Trails at Montcalm Community College

August 25, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

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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Michilimackinac State Park: Planned Upgrades Will Enhance Visitor Experience at Popular Michigan Photo Spot

Michilimackinac State Park: Planned Upgrades Will Enhance Visitor Experience at Popular Michigan Photo Spot

August 21, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Many visitors to Mackinaw City have stopped at Michilimackinac State Park to photograph the Mackinac Bridge, see the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, or tour the…

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Hawk Island Park, Lansing - Outdoor Recreation For the Whole Family in All Seasons

Hawk Island Park, Lansing – Outdoor Recreation For the Whole Family in All Seasons

August 20, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

2026 has been a busy year for us as we attempt to get out a visit a “new to us” trail in every county in…

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Stepping Stone Falls: Don't Miss This Scenic Waterfall in Flint

Stepping Stone Falls: Don’t Miss This Scenic Waterfall in Flint

August 19, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Michigan is home to hundreds of waterfalls, with almost of all of them located in the Upper Peninsula. The Lower Peninsula is home to a…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Treat Farm Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Treat Farm Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

August 18, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

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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The Thumb Octagon Barn: A Piece of Michigan Agricultural History Worth Checking Out

The Thumb Octagon Barn: A Piece of Michigan Agricultural History Worth Checking Out

August 16, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

One of Michigan’s most unique barns can be found in Tuscola County, not far from what would be the “middle of the Thumb” on a…

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Houghton-Douglass Falls: See What's New at Michigan's Tallest Waterfall

Houghton-Douglass Falls: See What’s New at Michigan’s Tallest Waterfall

August 12, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

For many years, Michigan’s tallest waterfall was one of the more difficult ones to reach. Access from the top was limited and dangerous, while access…

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Fall Color 2026: Mackinac Island, Upper Peninsula Look to Defend Best Fall Destination Titles

Fall Color 2026: Mackinac Island, Upper Peninsula Look to Defend Best Fall Destination Titles

August 11, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

Last year Michigan destinations took the top spot in two of the biggest fall polls – the USA Today/10Best Reader’s Choice polls for Best Place…

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  • Michigan Trail Tuesday: Seven Bridges Natural Area, Kalkaska County
  • Improvements at Gaylord Elk View Park Make Wildlife Watching Even Easier
  • Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lehman Nature Trails at Montcalm Community College
  • Michilimackinac State Park: Planned Upgrades Will Enhance Visitor Experience at Popular Michigan Photo Spot
  • Hawk Island Park, Lansing – Outdoor Recreation For the Whole Family in All Seasons

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