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Soo Locks Boat Tour 2024: An Incredible Maritime Adventure (Photo Gallery)

Soo Locks Boat Tour 2024: An Incredible Maritime Adventure (Photo Gallery)

August 19, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The main attraction in Michigan’s oldest city is the Soo Locks, a set of two (soon to be three) locks that allow freighters to make the journey from…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Benny the Beard Fisher, an Upper Peninsula Troll Sculpture

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Benny the Beard Fisher, an Upper Peninsula Troll Sculpture

August 18, 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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Republic Mine Observation Site, Marquette County

Republic Mine Observation Site, Marquette County

August 17, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History

Mining in the Marquette area dates back to the 1840s, and is responsible for much of the development of Ishpeming and Negaunee. Some mining continues…

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Is Mackinac Island the Best Place to Visit for Fall in the USA?

Is Mackinac Island the Best Place to Visit for Fall in the USA?

August 16, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

  A new collection of 10best.com Reader’s Choice polls has hit the internet, and this time the focus is on fall. Contests include Best Pumpkin…

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Michigan's Upper Peninsula: Best Destination for Fall Foliage in the U.S.?

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula: Best Destination for Fall Foliage in the U.S.?

August 15, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

A new collection of 10best.com Reader’s Choice polls has hit the internet, and this time the focus is on fall. Contests include Best Pumpkin Patch, Best Place…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Woollam Family Nature Preserve - Short Trail Leads to Amazing Lake Michigan Beach

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Woollam Family Nature Preserve – Short Trail Leads to Amazing Lake Michigan Beach

August 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 Roadside Attractions: Traverse City's World Champion Cow Statue at Historic Barns Park

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Traverse City’s World Champion Cow Statue at Historic Barns Park

August 9, 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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Burns Landing Historical Park in Big Bay: Short Boardwalk Trail Leads to Beautiful Sandy Beach on Lake Superior

Burns Landing Historical Park in Big Bay: Short Boardwalk Trail Leads to Beautiful Sandy Beach on Lake Superior

August 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Parks

We’ve been to Big Bay a few times over the years, but it was almost always to visit the historic Big Bay Lighthouse and a…

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Saxon Falls on the Montreal River, Western Upper Peninsula

Saxon Falls on the Montreal River, Western Upper Peninsula

August 7, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

There are a few Michigan waterfalls in the Western Upper Peninsula that are best viewed from the Wisconsin side of the Montreal River. We’ve shared…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Presque Isle Bog Walk, Marquette

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Presque Isle Bog Walk, Marquette

August 6, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Presque Isle Park is one of Marquette’s most popular attractions, with visitors coming to catch beautiful sunsets, watch freighters load iron ore, walk the breakwater…

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