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2024 Birds of Michigan Photo Gallery

2024 Birds of Michigan Photo Gallery

December 30, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

2024 was another great year for our birdwatching here in Michigan. As we traveled around the state this year we were able to visit more…

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2024 Year in Review: Our 24 Most Viewed Posts This Year

2024 Year in Review: Our 24 Most Viewed Posts This Year

December 27, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

2024 was a busy year for us here at Travel the Mitten, as we made our way around the state visiting parks, nature preserves, waterfalls,…

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Holland's Magic at the Mill: This Christmas Light Show Makes for a Perfect Family Holiday Outing

Holland’s Magic at the Mill: This Christmas Light Show Makes for a Perfect Family Holiday Outing

December 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Holland is known for its annual Tulip Time celebration in the Spring, and in 2022 Windmill Island Gardens found a way to capture that same…

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Don't Miss the New Mackinaw Crossings Transformer This Summer!

Don’t Miss the New Mackinaw Crossings Transformer This Summer!

June 11, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

As we headed to the Upper Peninsula on May 31st we made a stop in Mackinaw City to stop at a few stores before crossing…

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Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Tawas Point Lighthouse This May

Celebrate the Grand Re-Opening of the Tawas Point Lighthouse This May

March 28, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Tawas Point Lighthouse was closed last year as much-need repairs were completed thanks to American Rescue Plan funds. Repairs were made to handrails, moisture-damage…

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100 Years of Straits State Park: Why We Love Camping Here

100 Years of Straits State Park: Why We Love Camping Here

March 1, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

One of the first state parks we ever camped at in the Upper Peninsula was Straits State Park in St. Ignace. This park had an…

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The White Shoal Light Will Remain Closed to the Public in 2024

The White Shoal Light Will Remain Closed to the Public in 2024

February 24, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

One of Michigan’s most iconic lighthouses will not be open to the public in 2024, but plans are still on track for it to be…

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West Michigan Whitecaps Baseball 2024 Promotions: 24 Games We're Excited For

West Michigan Whitecaps Baseball 2024 Promotions: 24 Games We’re Excited For

February 18, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Sports

The West Michigan Whitecaps announced their full promotional schedule on February 7th, and we had a chance to look through it and see which games…

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Beer City USA: Can Grand Rapids Make It Four Years In A Row?

Beer City USA: Can Grand Rapids Make It Four Years In A Row?

February 7, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

Each February USA Today’s 10Best ask readers to vote for the best beer and brewery related locations in the country, and for the last three…

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Michigan State Park Campground Updates: What to Expect in 2024

Michigan State Park Campground Updates: What to Expect in 2024

January 23, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

Michigan’s state park campgrounds are open for booking for 2024 summer stays, but some of the system’s popular campgrounds might be closed for the season…

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