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Great Lakes Cruise Ships: Coming This Summer to a Michigan Port Near You!

Great Lakes Cruise Ships: Coming This Summer to a Michigan Port Near You!

March 13, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

Over the past few years, more and more new travelers have visited Michigan. While our beautiful state has long been a great destination for vehicle-based…

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Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail: Explore the Lake Huron Shoreline at These 30 Michigan Sites

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail: Explore the Lake Huron Shoreline at These 30 Michigan Sites

January 17, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, History

We love visiting the Lake Huron shoreline in Northern Michigan to see the lighthouses, beaches, wildlife, and history on the “Sunrise Side.” On a few…

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You Can Own Your Own Michigan Island That Comes With a Historic Lighthouse

You Can Own Your Own Michigan Island That Comes With a Historic Lighthouse

September 1, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The dream of owning your own Michigan lighthouse has seemed a bit closer to reality in the past few years, as many offshore beacons have…

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Second Annual Freighter Frenzy Looking for Most Popular Great Lakes Ship

Second Annual Freighter Frenzy Looking for Most Popular Great Lakes Ship

March 2, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

A popular Twitter contest that looks to find the most popular Great Lakes freighter kicks off its second year later this week, and will run…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail, Alpena

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail, Alpena

November 24, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…

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Rockport State Recreation Area, Alpena

Rockport State Recreation Area, Alpena

December 19, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Trails

We’ve spent plenty time here at Travel the Mitten highlighting everything Alpena has to offer – a lighthouse, parks and trails, museums, and more. A…

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Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse, Lake Huron

Thunder Bay Island Lighthouse, Lake Huron

December 12, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

One of the most dangerous places on Lake Huron from the 1840s to the 1960s is Thunder Bay near Alpena, estimated to be home to…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Island Park, Alpena

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Island Park, Alpena

July 17, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…

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Austin Brothers Beer Company, Alpena

Austin Brothers Beer Company, Alpena

February 5, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

Alpena is the largest city on the Lake Huron shoreline in Northern Michigan, and in 2015 the arrival of Austin Brothers Beer Company gave this…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Alpena City Hall and USS Maine Cannon

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Alpena City Hall and USS Maine Cannon

January 27, 2018
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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