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Michigan's Oldest Covered Bridge Turns 150 This Year

Michigan’s Oldest Covered Bridge Turns 150 This Year

January 19, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Few wooden covered bridges remain in Michigan, and very few of those that remain (four by our count) are open to vehicle traffic. The Fallasburg…

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Michigan Kayak Trips: A Relaxing Afternoon Paddle on the Flat River (Fallasburg Park to Lowell)

Michigan Kayak Trips: A Relaxing Afternoon Paddle on the Flat River (Fallasburg Park to Lowell)

January 16, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Kayak Trips

The Flat River is quite possibly the best river in West Michigan for beginner paddlers to test their kayak skills. We were able to kayak…

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Fall Color in Michigan: Covered Bridges

Fall Color in Michigan: Covered Bridges

September 27, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

The fall color season is upon us in Michigan, with parts of the Upper Peninsula already at peak color and patches of orange, red, and…

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New Union Brewery, Lowell

New Union Brewery, Lowell

February 9, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

Although it’s only been open since November of 2016, Lowell’s New Union Brewery has already built a solid reputation for producing quality craft beers in…

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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 Trail Tuesday: North Country Trail at Fallasburg Park, Lowell

Michigan Trail Tuesday: North Country Trail at Fallasburg Park, Lowell

May 17, 2016
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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Photo Gallery Friday: Fall Color in Michigan - Our Favorite Photos

Photo Gallery Friday: Fall Color in Michigan – Our Favorite Photos

October 23, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

With little more than a week left in October, most locations in Michigan have arrived at or already passed peak fall color. There are many…

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10 Amazing Places for Fall Color in Michigan's Lower Peninsula

10 Amazing Places for Fall Color in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula

September 19, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Cooler temperatures and shorter days are just a few of the signs that summer is drawing to a close and fall is almost upon us….

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Fallasburg, Ada and White's Bridge - Covered Bridges of Kent and Ionia Counties

Fallasburg, Ada and White’s Bridge – Covered Bridges of Kent and Ionia Counties

January 10, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Only 15 minutes from Grand Rapids are two of the state’s six remaining historic covered bridges (and the site/remains of a third), a well-preserved look…

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