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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Armintrout Milbocker Nature Preserve, Allegan

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Armintrout Milbocker Nature Preserve, Allegan

January 2, 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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L. M. Wise Preserve in Hopkins: Hiking, History, Birds and More!

L. M. Wise Preserve in Hopkins: Hiking, History, Birds and More!

March 8, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Trails

The first spring day of 2022 led us to exploring some new parks in Allegan County. Our favorite for the day was without question the…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Douglas Root Beer Barrel

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Douglas Root Beer Barrel

January 22, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
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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See the Historic Train Trestle and a Waterfall at Schutmaat Park in Hamilton

See the Historic Train Trestle and a Waterfall at Schutmaat Park in Hamilton

December 6, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is full of many charming small-town parks, and we recently had the chance to explore Schutmaat Park in Hamilton. This park is located on…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Michigan Paper Company Mill (Plainwell City Hall)

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Michigan Paper Company Mill (Plainwell City Hall)

November 19, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Francis Metallic Surfboat, Douglas

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Francis Metallic Surfboat, Douglas

November 17, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Historic 57th Street Bridge in Allegan County (New Richmond Bridge Park)

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Historic 57th Street Bridge in Allegan County (New Richmond Bridge Park)

October 10, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

Allegan County is home to two of the state’s most historic bridges – the Second Street Bridge in Allegan and the 57th Street Bridge (also…

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Old Mill Brewpub & Grill - Plainwell, MI

Old Mill Brewpub & Grill – Plainwell, MI

July 25, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

A high school soccer game brought us to Plainwell a little while ago, and we made sure to head down nice and early so we…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Second Street Bridge in Allegan

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Second Street Bridge in Allegan

March 28, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

Those interested in transportation history will find an engineering landmark in downtown Allegan, where a wrought-iron truss bridge spans the Kalamazoo River. Built in 1886,…

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