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Lighthouse Beach and Park in Port Huron: History and Family Fun

Lighthouse Beach and Park in Port Huron: History and Family Fun

April 15, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Parks

Port Huron is home to many great parks and outdoor areas, but the one we find ourselves coming back to the most is Lighthouse Beach…

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Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: 10 Awesome Things For Families and Kids

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: 10 Awesome Things For Families and Kids

July 9, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

As Michigan’s oldest city Sault Ste. Marie is full of historical attractions. As one of the bigger cities in the Upper Peninsula it also boasts…

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Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm & Boutique, Frankfort

Crystal Lake Alpaca Farm & Boutique, Frankfort

March 24, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Last summer while spending a weekend at the Betsie River Campsite and exploring the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, we discovered one of Northern Michigan’s…

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Horseshoe Falls - A Munising Waterfall and More (Photo Gallery)

Horseshoe Falls – A Munising Waterfall and More (Photo Gallery)

September 20, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to hundreds of waterfalls. Some are located in state parks and state forests, others in local parks or on the…

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Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo - Amazing Animal Encounters and Family Fun (Photo Gallery)

Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo – Amazing Animal Encounters and Family Fun (Photo Gallery)

September 10, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

There’s still time to visit Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo this fall to make lasting memories with your family as you see the animals, check…

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Things To Do In Michigan Spring 2022 - Our A to Z Guide

Things To Do In Michigan Spring 2022 – Our A to Z Guide

March 1, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

We’ve made it through another Michigan winter, and now our attention turns to warmer weather and the renewal of spring. It’s time to get back…

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Hager Park in Ottawa County is Fun for the Whole Family

Hager Park in Ottawa County is Fun for the Whole Family

November 7, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Ottawa County Parks operates 40 parks and open space land sites (as well as a few trails) in Michigan’s seventh most populate county. As we…

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Rotary Island Park, Sault Ste. Marie - Freighters and Family Fun

Rotary Island Park, Sault Ste. Marie – Freighters and Family Fun

March 3, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

There’s no shortage of things to do in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan’s oldest city. One of the main draws here is the Soo Locks, which…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Bay City State Park (Bay City State Recreation Area)

Photo Gallery Friday: Bay City State Park (Bay City State Recreation Area)

December 14, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
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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