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Rotary Island Park, Sault Ste. Marie - Freighters and Family Fun

Rotary Island Park, Sault Ste. Marie – Freighters and Family Fun

March 3, 2021
by jonkatje
Family Trips

There’s no shortage of things to do in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan’s oldest city. One of the main draws here is the Soo Locks, which…

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A Deeper Look at a Record Breaking 2020 at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

A Deeper Look at a Record Breaking 2020 at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

February 27, 2021
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

2020 was a year of constant change and constant surprises due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of our national parks saw a decline in…

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2020 Was a Record Year for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

2020 Was a Record Year for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

February 27, 2021
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

For the first time in its history, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore saw more than one million visitors during 2020. The large jump in visits is…

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St. Ignace 350th Anniversary: 16 Things to Do in Michigan's Second Oldest City

St. Ignace 350th Anniversary: 16 Things to Do in Michigan’s Second Oldest City

January 24, 2021
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Founded by Father Jacques Marquette in 1671, St. Ignace trails only Sault Ste. Marie (1668) as Michigan’s oldest city. Marquette, a French fur trader and…

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12 Great Kent County Parks for Winter Recreation

12 Great Kent County Parks for Winter Recreation

January 10, 2021
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Winter has arrived in Michigan, and outdoor recreation activities have shifted from kayaking, hiking, and biking to skiing, sledding, ice skating, and more difficult hiking. Those…

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Historic Sleeping Bear Inn Could Soon Be Michigan's Most Popular Bed and Breakfast

Historic Sleeping Bear Inn Could Soon Be Michigan’s Most Popular Bed and Breakfast

January 9, 2021
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore continues to be one of the top destinations for summer vacations in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The National Park Service recently announced that plans…

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Here Are The Six Fee Free Days For Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in 2021

Here Are The Six Fee Free Days For Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in 2021

January 2, 2021
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Michigan is home to seven national park properties (one national park, two national lakeshores, one national battlefield park, one national heritage area, and one national scenic trail) that attract…

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10 Things To See and Do at Presque Isle Park in Marquette

10 Things To See and Do at Presque Isle Park in Marquette

December 21, 2020
by jonkatje
Family Trips

It’s hard to pick Marquette’s top destination when recommending the area to new visitors. You could tell people to go hike Sugarloaf Mountain, walk through…

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20 "New To Us" Michigan Places We Visited in 2020

20 “New To Us” Michigan Places We Visited in 2020

December 17, 2020
by jonkatje
Family Trips

2020 has been a challenging year for vacation plans, traveling, and well, just about everything else too. We took a break for a few months…

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See the Historic Train Trestle and a Waterfall at Schutmaat Park in Hamilton

See the Historic Train Trestle and a Waterfall at Schutmaat Park in Hamilton

December 6, 2020
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Michigan is full of many charming small-town parks, and we recently had the chance to explore Schutmaat Park in Hamilton. This park is located on…

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