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Walk of Art Sculpture Park in Elk Rapids: Explore the Trails and Art by Lake Michigan

Walk of Art Sculpture Park in Elk Rapids: Explore the Trails and Art by Lake Michigan

May 4, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

One of our goals for this year with Travel the Mitten was to explore at least two new sculpture parks. We’ve loved previous visits to…

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The Charlevoix Mushroom Houses: How You Can Stay In Some of Michigan's Most Unique Homes

The Charlevoix Mushroom Houses: How You Can Stay In Some of Michigan’s Most Unique Homes

May 3, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

We love visiting Charlevoix and stopping at the beach, walking out to the lighthouse, dining and shopping downtown, and learning about history. One thing that…

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WMU Dinosaur Park: Free and Family Friendly Fun in Kalamazoo

WMU Dinosaur Park: Free and Family Friendly Fun in Kalamazoo

May 2, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The campus of Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo is home to thousands of students, many classroom buildings and residence halls, athletic fields and stadiums, and…

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Happy 20th Anniversary, William G. Milliken State Park!

Happy 20th Anniversary, William G. Milliken State Park!

May 1, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

When William G. Milliken State Park (then known as Tri-Centennial State Park) was dedicated in May of 2004, it became the first urban park in the…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Portman Nature Preserve, Paw Paw

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Portman Nature Preserve, Paw Paw

April 30, 2024
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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Heritage Park in Grandville: Trails, Fishing, Disc Golf, History and More

Heritage Park in Grandville: Trails, Fishing, Disc Golf, History and More

April 29, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Parks

We don’t always have to travel far to find a great park for a short and scenic walk, and Heritage Park in Grandville has become…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Verlen Kruger Statue, Portland

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Verlen Kruger Statue, Portland

April 28, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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Mackinac Island: Best Summer Travel Destination in the Country?

Mackinac Island: Best Summer Travel Destination in the Country?

April 17, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Fresh off two big Michigan wins in USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice polls (Ludington for Best Historic Small Town and Saugatuck for Best Coastal…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lillian Anderson Arboretum, Kalamazoo

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lillian Anderson Arboretum, Kalamazoo

April 16, 2024
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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Lighthouse Beach and Park in Port Huron: History and Family Fun

Lighthouse Beach and Park in Port Huron: History and Family Fun

April 15, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Parks

Port Huron is home to many great parks and outdoor areas, but the one we find ourselves coming back to the most is Lighthouse Beach…

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