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March Is Women's History Month: 10 More Michigan Women You Should Know About

March Is Women’s History Month: 10 More Michigan Women You Should Know About

March 6, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History

A few years ago we celebrated Women’s History Month by showcasing 12 Amazing Michigan Women You Should Know About, and this year we look to…

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Is Ludington The Best Historic Small Town in America?

Is Ludington The Best Historic Small Town in America?

March 4, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History

It’s only March and we’ve already featured Ludington quite a bit in this year’s posts, as we celebrated a milestone anniversary for one of its…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Mackinac County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Mackinac County Lighthouses

March 4, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Mackinac County covers more than 2,000 square miles of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, as well as a trio of islands. St. Ignace and Mackinac Island are…

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Four Michigan Lighthouses Will Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in 2024

Four Michigan Lighthouses Will Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in 2024

March 2, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Four of our Michigan lighthouses will celebrate milestone service anniversaries in 2024, with three of them celebrating 150 years and another celebrating 100 years. Three…

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100 Years of Straits State Park: Why We Love Camping Here

100 Years of Straits State Park: Why We Love Camping Here

March 1, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

One of the first state parks we ever camped at in the Upper Peninsula was Straits State Park in St. Ignace. This park had an…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Luce County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Luce County Lighthouses

February 26, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

There’s only one lighthouse in Luce County in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, but it certainly deserves its own guide due to the adventure involved in reaching…

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How Do Michigan National Park Sites Stack Up Against the Rest of the Country?

How Do Michigan National Park Sites Stack Up Against the Rest of the Country?

February 25, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is home to one national park, two national lakeshores, a national battlefield park, a national historical park, and more than 1,100 miles on a…

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The White Shoal Light Will Remain Closed to the Public in 2024

The White Shoal Light Will Remain Closed to the Public in 2024

February 24, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

One of Michigan’s most iconic lighthouses will not be open to the public in 2024, but plans are still on track for it to be…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Tippy Dam in Manistee County

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Tippy Dam in Manistee County

February 23, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

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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Ludington State Park Will Be Closed For 10 Months: What To See This Summer

Ludington State Park Will Be Closed For 10 Months: What To See This Summer

February 21, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Ludington State Park will close after Labor Day in 2024, and may not open back up until some time in July of 2025. During this…

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