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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 jonkatje
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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Petoskey Stone Hunting: 10 Beaches Where You Can Find Michigan's State Stone

Petoskey Stone Hunting: 10 Beaches Where You Can Find Michigan’s State Stone

June 16, 2020
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Vacation

The Petoskey stone has been Michigan’s state stone since 1965, and has been one of the most sought-after beach treasures in the Northern Lower Peninsula…

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Charlevoix Michigan Picked Top October Destination by Expedia

Charlevoix Michigan Picked Top October Destination by Expedia

August 28, 2018
by Chris Katje
Vacation

One of the largest travel websites has selected a small Michigan town as the best place in the country to visit in the month of…

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Things to Do in Michigan Winter 2017 - A to Z Guide

Things to Do in Michigan Winter 2017 – A to Z Guide

December 4, 2017
by Chris Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips, Vacation

Michigan winters are known for being long, snow-filled, cold, and unpredictable. After a pretty mild winter in 2016-17, all indications are pointing to the upcoming…

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Charlevoix, Saugatuck: Best Midwestern Small Town?

Charlevoix, Saugatuck: Best Midwestern Small Town?

March 28, 2017
by jonkatje
Arts and Entertainment

Another 10best.com Reader’s Choice poll is up, and once again we have multiple Michigan locations in the running – this time Charlevoix and Saugatuck are…

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Charlevoix South Pier Light, Lake Michigan

Charlevoix South Pier Light, Lake Michigan

February 2, 2017
by jonkatje
Lighthouses

The Charlevoix South Pier Light marks the channel entrance from Lake Michigan to Round Lake/Lake Charlevoix (the state’s third largest inland lake) in Charlevoix, a…

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26 Things to Do in Michigan This Fall: Travel the Mitten's A to Z Guide

26 Things to Do in Michigan This Fall: Travel the Mitten’s A to Z Guide

September 5, 2016
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Summer is coming to an end in Michigan, and our attention now turns to cooler temperatures, Halloween, and the changing colors of leaves throughout the…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: World's Largest Cherry Pie in Traverse City

Michigan Roadside Attractions: World’s Largest Cherry Pie in Traverse City

December 12, 2015
by jonkatje
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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: World's Largest Cherry Pie in Charlevoix

Michigan Roadside Attractions: World’s Largest Cherry Pie in Charlevoix

December 5, 2015
by jonkatje
Roadside Attractions

Few roadside attractions garner immediate attention the way ones boasting “World’s Largest…” or “World’s Longest…” do. Charlevoix, Michigan is home to such a monument, as…

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5 Michigan Lighthouses Will Receive State Grants For Improvements In 2015

5 Michigan Lighthouses Will Receive State Grants For Improvements In 2015

April 9, 2015
by jonkatje
Lighthouses

Five historic Michigan lighthouses have been awarded 2015 Michigan Lighthouse Assistance Program grants to make improvements this year. The grants are funded by the sale…

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