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Camp Raco: A Former CCC and World War II POW Camp in the Upper Peninsula

Camp Raco: A Former CCC and World War II POW Camp in the Upper Peninsula

October 9, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History

The Civilian Conservation Corps was one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plans to help the country come out of the Great Depression by putting people…

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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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Photo Gallery Friday: Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, North Higgins Lake State Park

Photo Gallery Friday: Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, North Higgins Lake State Park

November 23, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

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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Photo Gallery Friday: Bewabic State Park in Iron County

Photo Gallery Friday: Bewabic State Park in Iron County

October 30, 2015
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 one post just isn’t enough to…

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Bewabic State Park - Camping and Outdoor Recreation in Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula

Bewabic State Park – Camping and Outdoor Recreation in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula

September 5, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

One of our favorite state parks in the Upper Peninsula, and one we consider a “hidden gem,” is Bewabic State Park near Crystal Falls. At…

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