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2022 Visitor Numbers Show Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Is As Popular As Ever

2022 Visitor Numbers Show Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Is As Popular As Ever

March 26, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

It has been more than a decade since Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was named the “Most Beautiful Place in America” by Good Morning…

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Frankfort Beach: Enjoy the Lake Michigan Beach and Beautiful Views

Frankfort Beach: Enjoy the Lake Michigan Beach and Beautiful Views

July 27, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Northern Michigan is known for its sandy beaches and the stunning views on M-22. Frankfort is one of the best cities to visit for families…

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Arcadia Dunes is One of Northern Michigan's Most Rewarding Hikes

Arcadia Dunes is One of Northern Michigan’s Most Rewarding Hikes

May 4, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore may get the most attention when it comes to Lake Michigan sand dunes in Northern Michigan, but we recently had…

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Here are the Fee Free Days for Michigan National Parks Sites in 2022

Here are the Fee Free Days for Michigan National Parks Sites in 2022

January 10, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Each year the National Park Service offers a handful of “Fee Free Days” during which entrance fees are waived so that more people can get…

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2021 Was Another Record Breaking Year for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

2021 Was Another Record Breaking Year for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

January 7, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

It wasn’t by much, but Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore set an all-time visitor attendance record in 2021. We like starting off a new year…

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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive: 12 Scenic Stops at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive: 12 Scenic Stops at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

May 1, 2019
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore continues to be one of the most popular summer destinations for Michigan residents and visitors from all over the country….

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Photo Gallery Friday: Point Betsie Lighthouse Tour

Photo Gallery Friday: Point Betsie Lighthouse Tour

November 3, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
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 Bucket List: Sand Dunes

Michigan Bucket List: Sand Dunes

September 29, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Trails

We’ve really enjoyed putting together Michigan “bucket lists” of waterfalls, state parks and lighthouses over the past year. With more shoreline than any of the…

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22 Things To See at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

22 Things To See at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

August 5, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips, Landmarks

It only takes a few moments of soaking in the views from the top of the Sleeping Bear Dunes to realize why this area was…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Warren Dunes State Park

Photo Gallery Friday: Warren Dunes State Park

April 15, 2016
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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