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Scott Falls - A Roadside Waterfall Near Lake Superior in Alger County

Scott Falls – A Roadside Waterfall Near Lake Superior in Alger County

August 3, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Scott Falls is one of the easiest waterfalls in Michigan to access. Located just off the side of M-28 between Munising in Au Train, you…

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Miners Falls - Visit One of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore's Most Powerful Waterfalls

Miners Falls – Visit One of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s Most Powerful Waterfalls

July 26, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Michigan’s Alger County is home to more than 20 waterfalls, and more than half of those lie within the boundaries of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore….

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Potato Patch Falls - A Seasonal Waterfall in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Potato Patch Falls – A Seasonal Waterfall in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

July 25, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is well-known for its stunning views of cliffs on Lake Superior, pristine hiking trails and plentiful waterfalls. Not every waterfall…

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Alger Falls in Munising - One of the Easiest Waterfalls to View in Michigan

Alger Falls in Munising – One of the Easiest Waterfalls to View in Michigan

June 29, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Visitors to Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula can visit more than 200 waterfalls, ranging from large ones like Tahquamenon Falls and Bond Falls to smaller drops…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Santa's Workshop and 35-Foot Tall Santa Claus in Christmas

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Santa’s Workshop and 35-Foot Tall Santa Claus in Christmas

June 27, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, 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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Au Train Falls - Two Scenic Waterfalls on the Au Train River in Alger County

Au Train Falls – Two Scenic Waterfalls on the Au Train River in Alger County

June 22, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Alger County could easily be referred to as the waterfall capital of Michigan thanks to its numerous high-profile drops in Picture Rocks National Lakeshore. Unfortunately,…

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Munising Tourist Park Campground - Stunning Lake Superior Views Close To Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Munising Tourist Park Campground – Stunning Lake Superior Views Close To Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

June 21, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

In our travels around the state, we’ve camped at many state parks and private campgrounds. From time to time, we will be sharing some of our…

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Elliot (Miners Beach) Falls - Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Elliot (Miners Beach) Falls – Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

May 28, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

You won’t find Elliot (Miners Beach) Falls in very many of the books and guides to Michigan waterfalls, but there’s a good chance you’ve seen pictures of…

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MNA Memorial Falls - A Hidden Gem in Munising, Alger County

MNA Memorial Falls – A Hidden Gem in Munising, Alger County

May 27, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Alger County is home to more than 20 waterfalls, and many of those are located in Munising or the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. While Miners…

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Bay Furnace Historic Site and Campground - Alger County

Bay Furnace Historic Site and Campground – Alger County

April 30, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Landmarks

The Munising/Pictured Rocks area is one that we have visited more than a handful of times, but somehow  we had never stopped at the Bay…

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