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Know Before You Go: Mackinac Bridge Credit Card Fees Begin in 2025

Know Before You Go: Mackinac Bridge Credit Card Fees Begin in 2025

January 1, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

The Mackinac Bridge sees more than four million vehicle crossings each year, and the tolls that are collected from those vehicles help keep the bridge…

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Victory Cruise Lines Will Return to the Great Lakes in 2025

Victory Cruise Lines Will Return to the Great Lakes in 2025

July 30, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

The Great Lakes cruise industry is alive and well, though this year saw the absence of two prominent boats. The Ocean Navigator and Ocean Voyager,…

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Great Lakes Cruise Ships: Coming This Summer to a Michigan Port Near You!

Great Lakes Cruise Ships: Coming This Summer to a Michigan Port Near You!

March 13, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

Over the past few years, more and more new travelers have visited Michigan. While our beautiful state has long been a great destination for vehicle-based…

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Mackinac Island, Marquette, Traverse City: Best Small Towns in the U.S.?

Mackinac Island, Marquette, Traverse City: Best Small Towns in the U.S.?

January 25, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Vacation

2023 isn’t even a month old and we already have a second round of 10best.com USA Today Reader’s Choice polls that give Michigan a chance…

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Vacation Week on Drummond Island - 2022 Photo Gallery

Vacation Week on Drummond Island – 2022 Photo Gallery

October 25, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Drummond Island is an all-seasons vacation paradise in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The third largest island in Lake Huron, Drummond Island offers 129 miles of mostly…

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Mackinac Island: Best Historic Small Town in America?

Mackinac Island: Best Historic Small Town in America?

September 29, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Michigan cities have always been well-represented in the 10best.com Reader’s Choice Polls for Best Small Towns. The nominees for Best Historic Small Town, Best Small…

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Can Michigan's Upper Peninsula Repeat as Best Fall Foliage Winner?

Can Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Repeat as Best Fall Foliage Winner?

August 2, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

In last year’s 10best.com Reader’s Choice poll for Best Fall Foliage in the country, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula took home top honors. While those of us…

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Michigan Sunset Lake Michigan Wilderness State Park

Michigan’s Wilderness State Park Could Win Best State Park For RVers Award

July 5, 2021
by Chris Katje
Camping, Vacation

One of Michigan’s state parks is up for an award from 10best.com, a unit of USA Today. Wilderness State Park is one of 20 state…

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Travel the Mitten - Our 100 Favorite Michigan Photos of 2020

Travel the Mitten – Our 100 Favorite Michigan Photos of 2020

December 16, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

One of the reasons we love exploring Michigan is that there is never a shortage of great photo opportunities. Our early explorations of the state…

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Michiganders Get Unique Chance to Rent Hell Thanks to Airbnb

Michiganders Get Unique Chance to Rent Hell Thanks to Airbnb

October 3, 2020
by Chris Katje
Vacation

Airbnb has offered a chance for vacationers to rent homes and hotels for short stays. A rather unique experience is being offered by Airbnb for…

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