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Pictured Rocks 50th Anniversary: 50 Things To Do At Michigan's National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks 50th Anniversary: 50 Things To Do At Michigan’s National Lakeshore

February 4, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Pictured Rocks is one of Michigan’s treasured natural resources, and in 1966 the United States government took steps to preserve it for future generations by…

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Legoland Discovery Center Michigan GM Building

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan Unveils GM Renaissance Center Replica

January 22, 2016
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

*Updated with official opening date* LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan is scheduled to open to the public March 25th 2016, at the Great Lakes Crossings Mall. This…

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10 Things to See and Do in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

10 Things to See and Do in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

January 11, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

As Michigan’s oldest city, Sault Ste. Marie is full of historical attractions for all interest groups. The city’s position on the St. Mary’s River linking…

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16 Michigan Animal Attractions to Check Out in 2016

January 7, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

Michigan’s unique location surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes makes it an optimal habitat for many animal species. Black bears, moose, wolves, deer,…

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16 Michigan State Parks You Should Visit in 2016

16 Michigan State Parks You Should Visit in 2016

January 4, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

Michigan is home to more than 100 state parks, more than 140 state park campgrounds and 13,500 campsites, and nearly 900 miles of state park…

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12 Things To Do On Mackinac Island, Michigan

12 Things To Do On Mackinac Island, Michigan

December 26, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Mackinac Island is one of Michigan’s most unique and family-friendly vacation destinations. In 2015, it was also a finalist to be named Best Under the…

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12 Places To Check Out In Michigan's Baraga County

12 Places To Check Out In Michigan’s Baraga County

December 24, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Baraga County is a paradise for those who love outdoor adventure, with abundant opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking and boating. The area is also rich…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Historic Fort Michilimackinac State Park in Mackinaw City

Photo Gallery Friday: Historic Fort Michilimackinac State Park in Mackinaw City

November 27, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Present-day Mackinaw City’s location at the confluence of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron made it an important area from the early days of the state,…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Menominee River State Recreation Area, Piers Gorge Unit

Photo Gallery Friday: Menominee River State Recreation Area, Piers Gorge Unit

November 20, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Van Riper State Park in Marquette County

Photo Gallery Friday: Van Riper State Park in Marquette County

November 13, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…

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