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You Could Own A Piece of the Mackinac Bridge - Best Christmas Present Ever?

You Could Own A Piece of the Mackinac Bridge – Best Christmas Present Ever?

December 11, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History

In a Facebook post on December 9th, the Michigan Department of Transportation highlighted an amazing opportunity for Michiganders to own a piece of the Mackinac…

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Mason County Lumber Heritage Trail: Dive Into History at 10+ Sites In Ludington

Mason County Lumber Heritage Trail: Dive Into History at 10+ Sites In Ludington

December 8, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History

We’ve already shared our love for Mason County Heritage Trails in our posts about the Mason County Sculpture Trail and the Mason County Barn Quilt…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Battle of Brownstown (War of 1812) Memorial, Gibraltar

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Battle of Brownstown (War of 1812) Memorial, Gibraltar

December 4, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History

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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Camp Raco: A Former CCC and World War II POW Camp in the Upper Peninsula

Camp Raco: A Former CCC and World War II POW Camp in the Upper Peninsula

October 9, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History

The Civilian Conservation Corps was one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plans to help the country come out of the Great Depression by putting people…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Russell Snowplow, Calumet

Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Russell Snowplow, Calumet

August 2, 2021
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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Celery Flats Historical Area: Dive in to World War I History and More on the Portage Creek Bicentennial Park Trail

Celery Flats Historical Area: Dive in to World War I History and More on the Portage Creek Bicentennial Park Trail

August 1, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History, Trails

One of the Kalamazoo area’s best trails for walking and biking is the Portage Creek Bicentennial Park Trail, which spans eight miles from Kilgore Rd….

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Meridian Baseline State Park: Hike the Beautiful Trails at One of Michigan's Newest State Parks

Meridian Baseline State Park: Hike the Beautiful Trails at One of Michigan’s Newest State Parks

May 9, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History

Michigan is home to more than 100 state parks, and Meridian Baseline State Park is one of the most recent additions. This small yet beautiful…

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March is Women's History Month: 12 Amazing Michigan Women You Should Know About

March is Women’s History Month: 12 Amazing Michigan Women You Should Know About

February 28, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History

Each year in March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by taking a look at the contributions made by women who chose to push limits, demand…

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One Of The Easiest To Visit Michigan Shipwrecks Is At This Historic Lighthouse

One Of The Easiest To Visit Michigan Shipwrecks Is At This Historic Lighthouse

January 26, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History, Lighthouses

Michigan’s Great Lakes shoreline is known for beautiful beaches, stunning sunrises and sunsets, historic lighthouses, and water perfect for swimming and boating. The Great Lakes…

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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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