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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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2021 Bells Mini Kegs: Drink Delicious Beer and Help Out Four Great Causes

2021 Bells Mini Kegs: Drink Delicious Beer and Help Out Four Great Causes

July 11, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

Bell’s Oberon has been released in special 5 liter mini-kegs each year for the past 20-plus years, with many unique designs. This year, the flagship…

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Belle Isle Aquarium - Detroit, Michigan

Belle Isle Aquarium – Detroit, Michigan

January 14, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

The Belle Isle Conservancy has done many great things to help improve the visitor experience on Belle Isle. One of the best things they were…

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McDonalds Pure Michigan Marketing Campaign Invites Michiganders to Share a Coke

McDonalds Pure Michigan Marketing Campaign Invites Michiganders to Share a Coke

August 26, 2016
by Chris Katje
Vacation

Pure Michigan celebrated its 10th year in existence as the tourism model for the Mitten State in 2016. The popular Michigan travel brand is now…

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Thrillist Names Michigan Best State in Nation, Celebrates the Upper Peninsula’s Beauty

Thrillist Names Michigan Best State in Nation, Celebrates the Upper Peninsula’s Beauty

June 29, 2015
by Chris Katje
Landmarks, Vacation

The state of Michigan is beautiful and offers a wide selection of stunning views and tourist attractions. The picturesque status of the state and the…

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My 5 Favorite Places in Michigan: Loreen Niewenhuis (Author of 1,000 Mile Great Lakes Adventure Series)

My 5 Favorite Places in Michigan: Loreen Niewenhuis (Author of 1,000 Mile Great Lakes Adventure Series)

May 13, 2015
by Chris Katje
5 Favorite Places in Michigan

One of our favorite segments on Travel the Mitten is My 5 Favorite Places in Michigan. After all, it’s great to share wonderful places we…

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Is Saugatuck the Best Coastal Small Town in America? Help the Michigan City Win Another Award

Is Saugatuck the Best Coastal Small Town in America? Help the Michigan City Win Another Award

February 24, 2015
by Chris Katje
Vacation

The city of Saugatuck isn’t new to winning awards from popular travel magazines. One of Lake Michigan’s smallest beach towns, Saugatuck is in the running…

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