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Fisherman's Island State Park in Charlevoix: Camping, Petoskey Stones, and a Stunning Lake Michigan Beach (Photo Gallery)

Fisherman’s Island State Park in Charlevoix: Camping, Petoskey Stones, and a Stunning Lake Michigan Beach (Photo Gallery)

April 16, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Fisherman’s Island State Park in Charlevoix has quickly become one of our favorite state parks over the past few years. The secluded Lake Michigan beach…

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2022 Visitor Numbers Show Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Is As Popular As Ever

2022 Visitor Numbers Show Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Is As Popular As Ever

March 26, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

It has been more than a decade since Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was named the “Most Beautiful Place in America” by Good Morning…

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Hoffmaster State Park Closing For Big Upgrades in 2023

Hoffmaster State Park Closing For Big Upgrades in 2023

December 18, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

Those looking to head to one of West Michigan’s most loved state parks next summer may want to make other plans, as it was recently…

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Fisherman's Island State Park (Charlevoix): Michigan's Best Spot for Petoskey Stones

Fisherman’s Island State Park (Charlevoix): Michigan’s Best Spot for Petoskey Stones

September 5, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

We’ve visited many Lake Michigan beaches between Manistee and Mackinaw City over the years, and have been lucky enough to find Petoskey stone (Michigan’s state…

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Frankfort Beach: Enjoy the Lake Michigan Beach and Beautiful Views

Frankfort Beach: Enjoy the Lake Michigan Beach and Beautiful Views

July 27, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Northern Michigan is known for its sandy beaches and the stunning views on M-22. Frankfort is one of the best cities to visit for families…

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Kayaking To The Portland Shipwreck at Besser Natural Area

Kayaking To The Portland Shipwreck at Besser Natural Area

July 23, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Kayak Trips

Kayaking has been a big part of our summer adventures over the last five years. In 2020 while visiting Drummond Island I had the chance…

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Michigan's Best Sunsets: Point Betsie Lighthouse

Michigan’s Best Sunsets: Point Betsie Lighthouse

April 24, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, Uncategorized

The Lake Michigan shoreline in Michigan is known for spectacular sunsets, and over the years we have been fortunate to experience some great photo opportunities…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Benzie County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Benzie County Lighthouses

February 13, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

For our seventh edition of the Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map series we head back to Michigan’s west coast to check out the Benzie County…

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Two of Our Favorite Michigan State Parks Are 100 Years Old in 2022

Two of Our Favorite Michigan State Parks Are 100 Years Old in 2022

January 23, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

The Michigan state parks system dates back to 1919, and has grown to include more 100 state parks and recreation areas and 16 state harbors…

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2021 Was Another Record Breaking Year for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

2021 Was Another Record Breaking Year for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

January 7, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

It wasn’t by much, but Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore set an all-time visitor attendance record in 2021. We like starting off a new year…

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