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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 Jonathan Katje
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 Jonathan Katje
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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Get In The Holiday Spirit At Ada Village Winter Wonderland

Get In The Holiday Spirit At Ada Village Winter Wonderland

December 5, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The holiday season is fast approaching and many Michiganders have taken advantage of the lack of snow and pleasant temperatures, decorating their houses as early…

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13 Things To See and Do on the Iron County Heritage Trail

13 Things To See and Do on the Iron County Heritage Trail

November 28, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, History

Michigan is home to more than 20 scenic byways, and five of those are designated as State Historic Byways. In addition to the byways that…

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Hike the Trails and See the Ledges at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge

Hike the Trails and See the Ledges at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge

November 20, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Trails

Grand Ledge in Eaton County gets its name from the 60 foot tall sandstone ledges that rise above both sides of the Grand River. I…

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Leila Arboretum's Fantasy Forest is Free and Perfect for Family Fun

Leila Arboretum’s Fantasy Forest is Free and Perfect for Family Fun

October 28, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Battle Creek’s Leila Arboretum is one of the city’s premier family attractions. This 72-acre park is open to the public and offers walking trails, the…

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Photo Gallery: Kent County Fall Color Tour

Photo Gallery: Kent County Fall Color Tour

October 25, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Fall color in Michigan was impressive this year, and some pockets of yellow, orange, and red leaves remain across the state. We had a chance…

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Explore the Ruins and Trails at Lincoln Brick Park in Eaton County (Photo Gallery)

Explore the Ruins and Trails at Lincoln Brick Park in Eaton County (Photo Gallery)

October 22, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Eaton County’s Lincoln Brick Park provides visitors with miles of hiking trails along the Grand River and past some of the area’s famous ledges, as…

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An A to Z Guide to Drummond Island Adventure

An A to Z Guide to Drummond Island Adventure

October 12, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Ask anyone that has spent time on Michigan’s Drummond Island and they’ll waste no time telling you why they love it there and why you…

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Take a Whimsical Stroll Through Portland's Leik Grove

Take a Whimsical Stroll Through Portland’s Leik Grove

October 1, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

We’ve discovered many excellent parks while traveling around the state, and Portland’s Leik Grove stands out among the new ones we discovered this year. Located…

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