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Gerald R. Ford International Airport Viewing Park: Watch the Planes Come and Go in Grand Rapids

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Viewing Park: Watch the Planes Come and Go in Grand Rapids

April 11, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Hundreds of planes arrive at and depart from Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids each day, and for those not flying there is…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" Clarence Zylman Statue, Muskegon

Michigan Roadside Attractions: “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” Clarence Zylman Statue, Muskegon

April 10, 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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Pere Marquette Steam Engine and Coal Tower, Grand Haven

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Pere Marquette Steam Engine and Coal Tower, Grand Haven

March 30, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History, 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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Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Tawas Point Lighthouse This May

Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Tawas Point Lighthouse This May

March 28, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Tawas Point Lighthouse was closed last year as much-need repairs were completed thanks to American Rescue Plan funds. Repairs were made to handrails, moisture-damage…

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Linear Park in Grand Haven: Enjoy the Sculptures and Amazing Views

Linear Park in Grand Haven: Enjoy the Sculptures and Amazing Views

March 25, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Parks

Most of our time in Grand Haven has been spent at the beach at the state park, walking out to the lighthouse, dining downtown, or…

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Eight Things To See and Do at Soo Locks Park in Sault Ste. Marie

Eight Things To See and Do at Soo Locks Park in Sault Ste. Marie

March 25, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Sault Ste. Marie is Michigan’s oldest city and home to the Soo Locks, a marvel of engineering that allows large freighters to transit the elevation…

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Proposed Bill Could Give Michigan Residents "First Dibs" At Popular State Park Campgrounds

Proposed Bill Could Give Michigan Residents “First Dibs” At Popular State Park Campgrounds

March 23, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

Many of us are familiar with the struggle of trying to get summer camping reservations at Michigan state parks, as popular campgrounds like Ludington State…

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This Bob Ross Inspired 5K Helps Plant Happy Little Trees in Michigan State Parks

This Bob Ross Inspired 5K Helps Plant Happy Little Trees in Michigan State Parks

March 16, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Sports

This April, the Run for the Trees: Happy Little 5K returns for a fifth year, and you can hike, run, bike, skate, or paddle your way…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Baraga County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Baraga County Lighthouses

March 11, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Baraga County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has more than 79 miles of shoreline on Lake Superior but surprisingly is home to just one lighthouse. Once…

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Is Petoskey or Traverse City the Best Small Town in the Midwest?

Is Petoskey or Traverse City the Best Small Town in the Midwest?

March 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

It’s one of our favorite times of year, as USA Today launches a round of 10Best Reader’s Choice polls centered around small towns. Michigan is…

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