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Is Michigan's Copper Country Trail National Byway the Best Scenic Drive in America?

Is Michigan’s Copper Country Trail National Byway the Best Scenic Drive in America?

April 16, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is home to more than 20 state and national byways and tour routes, each offering beautiful views of the state. The Upper Peninsula’s Copper…

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Manistee Harbor Tours Sunset Cruise: Stunning Lake Michigan Views Aboard the Princess

Manistee Harbor Tours Sunset Cruise: Stunning Lake Michigan Views Aboard the Princess

April 3, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

One of the best ways to enjoy a summer Lake Michigan sunset is from the water, and in Manistee you will find a great boat…

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National Park Service Adds More Fee Free Days for 2026

National Park Service Adds More Fee Free Days for 2026

December 28, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The National Park Service offers a handful of “fee free” days each year where visitors are not charged entrance fees when visiting national parks, national…

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Fall Color 2025: Mackinac Island, Upper Peninsula Draw Some National Attention

Fall Color 2025: Mackinac Island, Upper Peninsula Draw Some National Attention

September 19, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The 2025 fall color season is only just beginning, but a recent round of USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice polls found that two Michigan destinations…

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Three Michigan Airports Could Be Named Best in the Country

Three Michigan Airports Could Be Named Best in the Country

September 12, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Another round of USA Today 10best.com polls are out and they are looking for the best the country has to offer when it comes to…

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Some of Michigan's Best Birdwatching Happens at the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

Some of Michigan’s Best Birdwatching Happens at the Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

September 1, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge was established in the 1950s to provide habitat for migratory waterfowl. This 10,000 acre preserve just southwest of Saginaw sees…

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Pictured Rocks Cruises: Stunning Views of our Lake Superior Shoreline

Pictured Rocks Cruises: Stunning Views of our Lake Superior Shoreline

August 31, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is home to two national lakeshores (Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pictured Rocks) and while both are great places to explore by land, we’d argue…

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Riptide Ride: A Thrilling Lake Superior Boat Ride Past Cliffs, Lighthouses, and Waterfalls

Riptide Ride: A Thrilling Lake Superior Boat Ride Past Cliffs, Lighthouses, and Waterfalls

August 4, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

Munising is home to multiple options for those wishing to see the Pictured Rocks cliffs from the water. You can kayak with Pictured Rocks Kayaking…

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Here Are The Six Fee Free Days For Michigan National Parks in 2025

Here Are The Six Fee Free Days For Michigan National Parks in 2025

January 6, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is home to one national park, two national lakeshores, one national historic park, part of a national scenic trail, one national heritage area, and…

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Holland's Magic at the Mill: This Christmas Light Show Makes for a Perfect Family Holiday Outing

Holland’s Magic at the Mill: This Christmas Light Show Makes for a Perfect Family Holiday Outing

December 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Holland is known for its annual Tulip Time celebration in the Spring, and in 2022 Windmill Island Gardens found a way to capture that same…

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