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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Stand in Three States at the Tri State Marker

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Stand in Three States at the Tri State Marker

May 18, 2022
by jonkatje
Roadside Attractions

Many people have heard of the famous Four Corners Monument in the Southwest where you can stand in four states (Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Utah)…

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These are the Six Michigan State Parks With Dark Sky Preserves

These are the Six Michigan State Parks With Dark Sky Preserves

May 16, 2022
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Dark Sky Preserves continue to allow people to get out and gaze up at the night sky in areas where artificial light doesn’t interfere with…

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Arcadia Dunes is One of Northern Michigan's Most Rewarding Hikes

Arcadia Dunes is One of Northern Michigan’s Most Rewarding Hikes

May 4, 2022
by jonkatje
Trails

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore may get the most attention when it comes to Lake Michigan sand dunes in Northern Michigan, but we recently had…

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Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park Is Open For 2022 With Exciting New Changes (Photo Gallery)

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park Is Open For 2022 With Exciting New Changes (Photo Gallery)

May 3, 2022
by jonkatje
Zoos

For almost 10 years now Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park has been one of our favorite zoos in Michigan. Located in Alto, this family-friendly and…

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Michigan's Best Sunsets: Point Betsie Lighthouse

Michigan’s Best Sunsets: Point Betsie Lighthouse

April 24, 2022
by jonkatje
Lighthouses, Uncategorized

The Lake Michigan shoreline in Michigan is known for spectacular sunsets, and over the years we have been fortunate to experience some great photo opportunities…

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Photo Gallery: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Waterfalls in "Spring"

Photo Gallery: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Waterfalls in “Spring”

April 23, 2022
by jonkatje
Waterfalls

Michigan’s waterfalls have always fascinated us, and we try and visit a few every time we make it to the Upper Peninsula. While we’ve seen…

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Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

March 27, 2022
by jonkatje
Trails, Uncategorized

Like many of the parks in the Ottawa County Parks system, Connor Bayou in Grand Haven is located near a body of water (the Grand…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Schoolcraft County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Schoolcraft County Lighthouses

March 21, 2022
by jonkatje
Lighthouses

Today we share the eighth installment of our Michigan lighthouse guide and map series, looking at the two lighthouse in the Upper Peninsula’s Schoolcraft County….

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Mortimer E. Cooley Bridge (M-55), Manistee County

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Mortimer E. Cooley Bridge (M-55), Manistee County

March 20, 2022
by jonkatje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions is a periodic feature on Travel the Mitten that will explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways,…

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Copper Harbor Range Lights, Lake Superior

Copper Harbor Range Lights, Lake Superior

March 19, 2022
by jonkatje
Lighthouses

Copper Harbor is now known as a vacation paradise on the north shore of Lake Superior, but in the mid-19th century it was a busy…

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