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Michigan Birds 2022: Photos of the Feathered Friends We Saw This Year

Michigan Birds 2022: Photos of the Feathered Friends We Saw This Year

December 21, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

We’ve spent most of time traveling Michigan looking for waterfalls, lighthouses, historic sites, and large wildlife. This year we expanded our focus to birdwatching as…

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10 Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 4

10 Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 4

December 20, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
History

Abandoned places and ruins continue to fascinate travelers, as they provide a window into the past as well as some amazing pictures. Many Michigan abandoned…

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Saint Joseph Shrine - Stop at This Beautiful Church on the U.S. 12 Heritage Trail

Saint Joseph Shrine – Stop at This Beautiful Church on the U.S. 12 Heritage Trail

December 19, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
History

The U.S. 12 Heritage Trail follows the second federal highway from the southwest corner of Michigan all the way across the state to Detroit. As…

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Hoffmaster State Park Closing For Big Upgrades in 2023

Hoffmaster State Park Closing For Big Upgrades in 2023

December 18, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

Those looking to head to one of West Michigan’s most loved state parks next summer may want to make other plans, as it was recently…

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2022 Michigan Freighter Gallery: We Like Big Boats

2022 Michigan Freighter Gallery: We Like Big Boats

December 17, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

One of our favorite things to do while traveling around Michigan is see all the Great Lakes freighters that visit our port or pass by…

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Gilmore Car Museum (Hickory Corners): 15 Things You Won't Want To Miss At North America's Largest Auto Museum

Gilmore Car Museum (Hickory Corners): 15 Things You Won’t Want To Miss At North America’s Largest Auto Museum

December 4, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Museums

Did you know that North America’s largest automobile museum can be found right here in Michigan? The Gilmore Car Museum is located in Hickory Corners…

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Vacation Week on Drummond Island - 2022 Photo Gallery

Vacation Week on Drummond Island – 2022 Photo Gallery

October 25, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Drummond Island is an all-seasons vacation paradise in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The third largest island in Lake Huron, Drummond Island offers 129 miles of mostly…

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Horseshoe Falls - A Munising Waterfall and More (Photo Gallery)

Horseshoe Falls – A Munising Waterfall and More (Photo Gallery)

September 20, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to hundreds of waterfalls. Some are located in state parks and state forests, others in local parks or on the…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Island House, Elk Rapids

Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Island House, Elk Rapids

September 15, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
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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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Muskegon County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Muskegon County Lighthouses

September 14, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

It’s been a little while since we posted a lighthouse county guide and map, but today we return with part nine of what will eventually…

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