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2024 Freighters and Boats in Michigan Photo Gallery

2024 Freighters and Boats in Michigan Photo Gallery

November 10, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
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Michigan’s unique location with shoreline on four of the five Great Lakes makes it one of the best places to watch freighters as they travel….

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Soo Locks Boat Tour 2024: An Incredible Maritime Adventure (Photo Gallery)

Soo Locks Boat Tour 2024: An Incredible Maritime Adventure (Photo Gallery)

August 19, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The main attraction in Michigan’s oldest city is the Soo Locks, a set of two (soon to be three) locks that allow freighters to make the journey from…

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DeTour Reef Light: Historic Beacon Stands Tall Near Drummond Island

DeTour Reef Light: Historic Beacon Stands Tall Near Drummond Island

October 16, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

We love Michigan lighthouses, and with Travel the Mitten we’ve been fortunate to share our experiences visiting close to 100 of the more than 120…

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2022 Michigan Freighter Gallery: We Like Big Boats

2022 Michigan Freighter Gallery: We Like Big Boats

December 17, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

One of our favorite things to do while traveling around Michigan is see all the Great Lakes freighters that visit our port or pass by…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Blue Water River Walk in Port Huron

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Blue Water River Walk in Port Huron

August 18, 2020
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: Huron Lady Cruises in Port Huron

Photo Gallery Friday: Huron Lady Cruises in Port Huron

August 23, 2019
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

Port Huron is home to several museums, many historic buildings, an international border crossing, and excellent vantage points of one of the busiest stretches of…

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William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, Detroit

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, Detroit

July 30, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more than 100 state parks and recreation areas, but only one is located in an urban setting. William G. Milliken State…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Soo Locks Boat Tours Lighthouse Cruise

Photo Gallery Friday: Soo Locks Boat Tours Lighthouse Cruise

July 12, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, 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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Peche Island Rear Range Light, Marine City

Peche Island Rear Range Light, Marine City

May 8, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Peche Island Rear Range Light sits in a riverside park in Marine City, where it is easy to view. It has been there since…

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Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Light (Marquette), Lake Superior

Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Light (Marquette), Lake Superior

March 19, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Light in Marquette, Michigan marks the end of the breakwater at Presque Isle Harbor, where Great Lakes freighters continue to…

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