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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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12 Things to See and Do at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan

12 Things to See and Do at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan

November 2, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

In 2013, the Michigan DNR added Belle Isle Park in Detroit to its amazing portfolio of state parks and recreation areas. This 982-acre island can…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Bewabic State Park in Iron County

Photo Gallery Friday: Bewabic State Park in Iron County

October 30, 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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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan Announces Top 10 MINILAND Finalists

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan Announces Top 10 MINILAND Finalists

October 29, 2015
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks, Vacation

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan announced the ten finalists from the recent MINILAND public vote. More than 1100 votes were casts for landmarks in the Detroit…

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan Breaks Ground With 50,000 “Bricks” at Great Lakes Crossing Mall

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan Breaks Ground With 50,000 “Bricks” at Great Lakes Crossing Mall

September 30, 2015
by Chris Katje
Family Trips

Normally when a new building breaks ground, a ceremony is held with a shovel throwing some dirt on land. LEGOLAND, a unit of Merlin Entertainments,…

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