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Burns Landing Historical Park in Big Bay: Short Boardwalk Trail Leads to Beautiful Sandy Beach on Lake Superior

Burns Landing Historical Park in Big Bay: Short Boardwalk Trail Leads to Beautiful Sandy Beach on Lake Superior

August 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Parks

We’ve been to Big Bay a few times over the years, but it was almost always to visit the historic Big Bay Lighthouse and a…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Thomas Rock Scenic Overlook, Marquette County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Thomas Rock Scenic Overlook, Marquette County

April 18, 2017
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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Big Bay Point Lighthouse - Lake Superior

Big Bay Point Lighthouse – Lake Superior

March 2, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

An important note since this post was first published, tours are offered on Sundays June-September and that is currently the only way to see the…

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10 Things To Do Between Marquette and Big Bay in Marquette County, Michigan

10 Things To Do Between Marquette and Big Bay in Marquette County, Michigan

July 26, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Waterfalls

The drive north on CR-550 between Marquette and Big Bay is one of the most scenic in the Upper Peninsula, as it takes travelers on…

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Alder Falls - A Scenic Marquette County Waterfall

Alder Falls – A Scenic Marquette County Waterfall

July 23, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

One of the most stunning and scenic drives in Marquette County is the trip north on CR-550 from Marquette to Big Bay. That trip offers…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Hiking to Yellow Dog Falls in Marquette County

Photo Gallery Friday: Hiking to Yellow Dog Falls in Marquette County

July 17, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…

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