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Guns Across The Straits: An Amazing Experience At Colonial Michilimackinac

Guns Across The Straits: An Amazing Experience At Colonial Michilimackinac

August 23, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, History

Colonial Michilimackinac has been a part of family trips to Mackinaw City for more than 60 years, with visitors enjoying a stroll through the 18th…

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Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail: Explore the Lake Huron Shoreline at These 30 Michigan Sites

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail: Explore the Lake Huron Shoreline at These 30 Michigan Sites

January 17, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, History

We love visiting the Lake Huron shoreline in Northern Michigan to see the lighthouses, beaches, wildlife, and history on the “Sunrise Side.” On a few…

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Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 5

Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 5

January 2, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
History

Abandoned places and ruins continue to fascinate travelers, as they provide a window into the past as well as some amazing pictures. Many Michigan abandoned…

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10 Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 4

10 Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 4

December 20, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
History

Abandoned places and ruins continue to fascinate travelers, as they provide a window into the past as well as some amazing pictures. Many Michigan abandoned…

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Saint Joseph Shrine - Stop at This Beautiful Church on the U.S. 12 Heritage Trail

Saint Joseph Shrine – Stop at This Beautiful Church on the U.S. 12 Heritage Trail

December 19, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
History

The U.S. 12 Heritage Trail follows the second federal highway from the southwest corner of Michigan all the way across the state to Detroit. As…

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Travel Back in Time at Cambridge Junction Historic State Park (Brooklyn, MI)

Travel Back in Time at Cambridge Junction Historic State Park (Brooklyn, MI)

July 20, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
History

Michigan is home to more than 100 state parks, with only a select few (Sanilac Petroglyphs, Fayette, Fort Wilkins) also being classified as Historic State…

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Mayfield Pond Park: Fishing, Trails, and History in Northern Michigan

Mayfield Pond Park: Fishing, Trails, and History in Northern Michigan

May 30, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, History

Some of our the best parks we’ve found in Michigan have been either by accident or because we were already in the same area looking…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Laura Smith Haviland Statue in Adrian

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Laura Smith Haviland Statue in Adrian

May 27, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
History, Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions is a periodic feature on Travel the Mitten that will explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways,…

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10 More Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out

10 More Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out

February 1, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
History

Abandoned places and ruins continue to fascinate travelers, as they provide a window into the past as well as some amazing pictures. Many Michigan abandoned…

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10 Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out

10 Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out

January 25, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
History

Abandoned places and ruins continue to fascinate travelers, as they provide a window into the past as well as some amazing pictures. Many Michigan abandoned…

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