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Beer Cap Maps Grand Rapids Giveaway

Michigan Themed Holiday Gift Guide 2017 and Beer Cap Map Giveaway

December 4, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Books, Breweries, Family Trips, Vacation, Zoos

Kids can be easy to shop for, as they normally see what they want on commercials or other advertising mediums. It’s shopping for adults at…

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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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Photo Gallery Friday: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Photo Gallery Friday: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

August 28, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

The Upper Peninsula might be one of the last places you’d expect to find a zoo that features tigers, bears and more – but GarLyn…

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GarLyn Zoo: See Tigers, Wolves, Bears and More in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

GarLyn Zoo: See Tigers, Wolves, Bears and More in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

August 21, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

On our most recent trip to the Upper Peninsula, we finally stopped at an attraction along US-2 that we had passed by many times over…

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Visit the Detroit Zoo Free Online Friday With Pure Michigan Virtual Tour

Visit the Detroit Zoo Free Online Friday With Pure Michigan Virtual Tour

July 16, 2015
by Chris Katje
Zoos

This Friday July 17th, you have the chance to visit the Detroit Zoo for free from the comfort of your own home. The zoo has…

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Shark Week and Octonauts Highlight July Michigan Fun at Sea Life Aquarium

Shark Week and Octonauts Highlight July Michigan Fun at Sea Life Aquarium

July 8, 2015
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

The largest aquarium in Michigan continues to see strong attendance figures and has been selling out many weekends this summer. We’re here today sharing July…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Potter Park Zoo in Lansing

Photo Gallery Friday: Potter Park Zoo in Lansing

June 19, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

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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Michigan’s Largest Aquarium Offers Cheaper Visit With June Buy One Get One Free Deal

Michigan’s Largest Aquarium Offers Cheaper Visit With June Buy One Get One Free Deal

June 18, 2015
by Chris Katje
Zoos

We’re big fans of the Michigan Sea Life Aquarium here at Travel the Mitten. The largest aquarium in the state opened in January and has…

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5 Family Friendly Animal Attractions in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

5 Family Friendly Animal Attractions in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

June 10, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

A visit to the Upper Peninsula brings some of the best chances for wildlife viewing in the entire state, as black bears, moose, foxes, whitetail…

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Sea Life Michigan Announces Newest Animal – Benson the Endangered Green Sea Turtle

Sea Life Michigan Announces Newest Animal – Benson the Endangered Green Sea Turtle

May 23, 2015
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

Sea Life Michigan has been a busy destination for families and guests across the state. A typical week sees the company’s website or Facebook page…

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