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10 Years of Belle Isle Park As A State Park: 10 Things We Love To Do When We Visit

10 Years of Belle Isle Park As A State Park: 10 Things We Love To Do When We Visit

February 9, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

On February 10, 2014, Belle Isle Park officially became part of the Michigan state parks system. In the 10 years since then the state has invested…

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Does Michigan's Upper Peninsula Have the Best Fall Color in the Country?

Does Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Have the Best Fall Color in the Country?

August 13, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Does Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have the best fall color in the country? If you’ve ever ventured north of the bridge to take in the changing…

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Belle Isle Aquarium - Detroit, Michigan

Belle Isle Aquarium – Detroit, Michigan

January 14, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

The Belle Isle Conservancy has done many great things to help improve the visitor experience on Belle Isle. One of the best things they were…

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12 Things to See and Do at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan

12 Things to See and Do at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan

November 2, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

In 2013, the Michigan DNR added Belle Isle Park in Detroit to its amazing portfolio of state parks and recreation areas. This 982-acre island can…

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Michigan’s Largest Aquarium Offers Cheaper Visit With June Buy One Get One Free Deal

Michigan’s Largest Aquarium Offers Cheaper Visit With June Buy One Get One Free Deal

June 18, 2015
by Chris Katje
Zoos

We’re big fans of the Michigan Sea Life Aquarium here at Travel the Mitten. The largest aquarium in the state opened in January and has…

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Michigan Sea Life Aquarium: Our Review of Michigan's Newest and Largest Aquarium

Michigan Sea Life Aquarium: Our Review of Michigan’s Newest and Largest Aquarium

January 23, 2015
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

 See 25 More Pictures From Our Trip Planning a Long Visit or Weekend Trip? Here’s Some Nearby Activities Despite our Michigan travel blog being up…

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