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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Historic Ironwood Depot and Museum

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Historic Ironwood Depot and Museum

September 4, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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Open Skies Project: Tour a Cold War Air Force Station in the Keweenaw Peninsula

Open Skies Project: Tour a Cold War Air Force Station in the Keweenaw Peninsula

September 2, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History

It’s impossible to visit the Keweenaw Peninsula and not see constant reminders of the area’s mining history, but few visitors know that the remains of…

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Ely Falls: A Small Waterfall in a Beautiful Setting in Marquette County

Ely Falls: A Small Waterfall in a Beautiful Setting in Marquette County

September 1, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Marquette County is home to more than 60 waterfalls, including Dead River Falls, Alder Falls, Yellow Dog Falls, and Morgan Falls. While those waterfalls have…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Northernmost Point of Lake Michigan, Naubinway

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Northernmost Point of Lake Michigan, Naubinway

August 31, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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Little Traverse Lighthouse, Harbor Springs

Little Traverse Lighthouse, Harbor Springs

August 28, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

One of the hardest lighthouses to visit in Michigan is the Little Traverse Lighthouse in Harbor Springs. Due to its location in a gated community,…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Woldumar Nature Center, Lansing

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Woldumar Nature Center, Lansing

August 27, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Quartzite Falls on the Slate River: Short Trail Leads to a Stunning Waterfall

Quartzite Falls on the Slate River: Short Trail Leads to a Stunning Waterfall

August 20, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

The Upper Peninsula’s Baraga County is home to dozens of waterfalls, most of which can be visited without too much work. Quartzite Falls is one…

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Soo Locks Boat Tour 2024: An Incredible Maritime Adventure (Photo Gallery)

Soo Locks Boat Tour 2024: An Incredible Maritime Adventure (Photo Gallery)

August 19, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The main attraction in Michigan’s oldest city is the Soo Locks, a set of two (soon to be three) locks that allow freighters to make the journey from…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Benny the Beard Fisher, an Upper Peninsula Troll Sculpture

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Benny the Beard Fisher, an Upper Peninsula Troll Sculpture

August 18, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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Republic Mine Observation Site, Marquette County

Republic Mine Observation Site, Marquette County

August 17, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History

Mining in the Marquette area dates back to the 1840s, and is responsible for much of the development of Ishpeming and Negaunee. Some mining continues…

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