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Michigan Trail Tuesday: KLH Dunes Preserve, Grand Haven

Michigan Trail Tuesday: KLH Dunes Preserve, Grand Haven

November 5, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven

May 13, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

We recently had the chance to check out Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven and loved our first visit so much we came home asking ourselves…

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Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Celebrates 100 Years in 2024: Don't Miss These Events!

Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Celebrates 100 Years in 2024: Don’t Miss These Events!

May 9, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

The Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival is one of West Michigan’s marquee summer events, as thousands head to the lakeshore to tour ships, watch parades,…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Pere Marquette Steam Engine and Coal Tower, Grand Haven

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Pere Marquette Steam Engine and Coal Tower, Grand Haven

March 30, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History, Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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Linear Park in Grand Haven: Enjoy the Sculptures and Amazing Views

Linear Park in Grand Haven: Enjoy the Sculptures and Amazing Views

March 25, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Parks

Most of our time in Grand Haven has been spent at the beach at the state park, walking out to the lighthouse, dining downtown, or…

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Ottawa County Parks: A Guide To 27 Scenic Sites For Outdoor Adventures

Ottawa County Parks: A Guide To 27 Scenic Sites For Outdoor Adventures

May 31, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Ottawa County is home to around 300,000 residents and is highly regarded for its sandy beaches, rich history, and outdoor recreation opportunities. It has 24…

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Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

March 27, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Trails, Uncategorized

Like many of the parks in the Ottawa County Parks system, Connor Bayou in Grand Haven is located near a body of water (the Grand…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Stearns Creek Park, Ottawa County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Stearns Creek Park, Ottawa County

December 28, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Ottawa County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Ottawa County Lighthouses

November 20, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Ottawa County is Michigan’s seventh largest county by population and 52nd by land area. Known for its beautiful sandy beaches along Lake Michigan, it is…

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Grand Haven Pier Lights, Lake Michigan

Grand Haven Pier Lights, Lake Michigan

December 19, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Grand Haven Pier Lights are a pair of iconic pier lighthouses in Grand Haven, Michigan that mark the point where the Grand River meets…

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