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Lake Michigan Crossings on the S.S. Badger Will Return in 2024

Lake Michigan Crossings on the S.S. Badger Will Return in 2024

February 15, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Last year was supposed to be a big year for Ludington’s S.S. Badger car and passenger ferry as it celebrated 70 years. The last coal-fired…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Hart Tin Man

Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Hart Tin Man

February 14, 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 Trail Tuesday: Hudsonville Nature Center

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Hudsonville Nature Center

February 13, 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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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Oceana County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Oceana County Lighthouses

February 12, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Oceana County is located on the Lake Michigan shoreline between Muskegon and Ludington, and is home to the stunning Silver Lake State Park. More than…

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2023 Was Another Record Traffic Year For The Mackinac Bridge

2023 Was Another Record Traffic Year For The Mackinac Bridge

February 11, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The Mackinac Bridge is one of Michigan’s most recognizable landmarks and a vital piece of highway infrastructure that connects our two peninsulas. Since 1957 it…

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10 Years of Belle Isle Park As A State Park: 10 Things We Love To Do When We Visit

10 Years of Belle Isle Park As A State Park: 10 Things We Love To Do When We Visit

February 9, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

On February 10, 2014, Belle Isle Park officially became part of the Michigan state parks system. In the 10 years since then the state has invested…

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Beer City USA: Can Grand Rapids Make It Four Years In A Row?

Beer City USA: Can Grand Rapids Make It Four Years In A Row?

February 7, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

Each February USA Today’s 10Best ask readers to vote for the best beer and brewery related locations in the country, and for the last three…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Huron County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Huron County Lighthouses

January 29, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Huron County makes up the tip of Michigan’s “Thumb” and includes more than 90 miles of shoreline on Lake Huron. Surrounded by water on three…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Wooden Stone School, Lenawee County

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Wooden Stone School, Lenawee County

January 27, 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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Two Michigan Locations Once Again Up For Title of Best Sculpture Park

Two Michigan Locations Once Again Up For Title of Best Sculpture Park

January 24, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

A new round of USA Today 10best Reader’s Choice polls are up, and we could almost just cut and paste an article from last year…

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