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Guns Across The Straits: An Amazing Experience At Colonial Michilimackinac

Guns Across The Straits: An Amazing Experience At Colonial Michilimackinac

August 23, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, History

Colonial Michilimackinac has been a part of family trips to Mackinaw City for more than 60 years, with visitors enjoying a stroll through the 18th…

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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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Explore The Ruins of Ford's Haven Hill Estate and More at Highland State Recreation Area

Explore The Ruins of Ford’s Haven Hill Estate and More at Highland State Recreation Area

June 13, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Highland State Recreation Area is a massive park that offers many different ways to get out and enjoy nature. It is also home to some…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Stockbridge Town Hall

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Stockbridge Town Hall

June 2, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
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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Surround Yourself With 65,000 Tulips at the Tulip Immersion Garden in Holland

Surround Yourself With 65,000 Tulips at the Tulip Immersion Garden in Holland

May 8, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Tulip Time has once again returned to Holland, Michigan! 2023 marks the 94th year of this fantastic and family-friendly event that celebrates the area’s Dutch…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Adrian Engine House No. 1

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Adrian Engine House No. 1

April 5, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, 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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Best of Travel the Mitten: Our 22 Most Popular 2022 Michigan Articles

Best of Travel the Mitten: Our 22 Most Popular 2022 Michigan Articles

December 23, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Every year we like to look back and see which articles resonated with our readers. 2022 was an exceptionally good year for views and a…

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Saint Joseph Shrine - Stop at This Beautiful Church on the U.S. 12 Heritage Trail

Saint Joseph Shrine – Stop at This Beautiful Church on the U.S. 12 Heritage Trail

December 19, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
History

The U.S. 12 Heritage Trail follows the second federal highway from the southwest corner of Michigan all the way across the state to Detroit. As…

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Gilmore Car Museum (Hickory Corners): 15 Things You Won't Want To Miss At North America's Largest Auto Museum

Gilmore Car Museum (Hickory Corners): 15 Things You Won’t Want To Miss At North America’s Largest Auto Museum

December 4, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Museums

Did you know that North America’s largest automobile museum can be found right here in Michigan? The Gilmore Car Museum is located in Hickory Corners…

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Tawas Point Lighthouse Repairs Highlight First List of Building Michigan Together Plan Funding

Tawas Point Lighthouse Repairs Highlight First List of Building Michigan Together Plan Funding

July 24, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

When we visited Tawas Point State Park and the historic Tawas Point Lighthouse earlier in July, I was surprised to see that the lighthouse tower…

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