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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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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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Photo Gallery Friday: Belle Isle Park, Detroit

Photo Gallery Friday: Belle Isle Park, Detroit

March 10, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks, Lighthouses

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: James Scott Memorial Fountain, Belle Isle

Michigan Roadside Attractions: James Scott Memorial Fountain, Belle Isle

August 27, 2016
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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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan Announces Top 10 MINILAND Finalists

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan Announces Top 10 MINILAND Finalists

October 29, 2015
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks, Vacation

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan announced the ten finalists from the recent MINILAND public vote. More than 1100 votes were casts for landmarks in the Detroit…

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