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Betsie River Campsite is Perfect for Summer Trips to Frankfort and Sleeping Bear Dunes

Betsie River Campsite is Perfect for Summer Trips to Frankfort and Sleeping Bear Dunes

July 3, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

We mostly stay in Michigan state parks when camping each summer, but sometime we check out new privately owned campgrounds that better fit our destination….

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Explore The Ruins of Ford's Haven Hill Estate and More at Highland State Recreation Area

Explore The Ruins of Ford’s Haven Hill Estate and More at Highland State Recreation Area

June 13, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Highland State Recreation Area is a massive park that offers many different ways to get out and enjoy nature. It is also home to some…

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These Four Michigan State Parks Turn 100 Years Old in 2023

These Four Michigan State Parks Turn 100 Years Old in 2023

March 19, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

The first Michigan state park dates back to 1919, and more than 100 have joined it since then. Four of our Michigan state parks will…

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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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Photo Gallery Friday: Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling

Photo Gallery Friday: Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling

December 28, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

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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Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway - Hiawatha National Forest

Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway – Hiawatha National Forest

December 17, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

The Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway (a National Forest Byway) is one of Michigan’s 23 designated byways, running 33 miles from Brimley to M-123 in the…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Two Hearted River Kayak Trip

Photo Gallery Friday: Two Hearted River Kayak Trip

April 27, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

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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Otsego Lake State Park - Camping, Swimming and Fishing in Gaylord

Otsego Lake State Park – Camping, Swimming and Fishing in Gaylord

April 10, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

On our trip to Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula last fall we spent a night camping at Otsego Lake State Park in Gaylord. There…

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Wilderness State Park - A Must-Visit Michigan State Park

Wilderness State Park – A Must-Visit Michigan State Park

April 2, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

Michigan’s Wilderness State Park continues to grow in popularity, as visitors return home and tell others about its unspoiled shoreline on Lake Michigan, miles of…

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Michigan State Park Mini Cabins and Camper Cabins

Michigan State Park Mini Cabins and Camper Cabins

April 1, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

It’s spring, and now that the snow is gone it’s time to start thinking about vacation plans. It might be a little on the cool side…

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