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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Treat Farm Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Treat Farm Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

August 18, 2026
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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The Thumb Octagon Barn: A Piece of Michigan Agricultural History Worth Checking Out

The Thumb Octagon Barn: A Piece of Michigan Agricultural History Worth Checking Out

August 16, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

One of Michigan’s most unique barns can be found in Tuscola County, not far from what would be the “middle of the Thumb” on a…

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Crossing Lake Michigan on the SS Badger: A Unique Summer Adventure

Crossing Lake Michigan on the SS Badger: A Unique Summer Adventure

August 8, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

Earlier this summer we had the chance to make a trip across Lake Michigan on the SS Badger part of a vacation trip, and it…

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Will Mackinac Island Be Named Best Summer Travel Destination for a Fourth Consecutive Year?

Will Mackinac Island Be Named Best Summer Travel Destination for a Fourth Consecutive Year?

April 25, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

When it comes to Reader’s Choice Polls at 10best.com, one Michigan destination comes up more frequently than others. Mackinac Island has been a finalist in…

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Manistee North Pierhead Light Will Soon Be Open For Tours

Manistee North Pierhead Light Will Soon Be Open For Tours

April 17, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Lakeshore Keepers (formerly known as the Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Association) have opened four West Michigan lighthouses to the public over the past few…

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Dive Into Detroit History on a Tour of Fort Wayne

Dive Into Detroit History on a Tour of Fort Wayne

December 27, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
History

We’ve been fortunate to visit many of Michigan’s surviving forts over the years (Fort Mackinac, Colonial Michilimackinac, Fort Holmes, Fort Wilkins) and in October we…

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Big Sable Point Lighthouse: Hike To An Iconic Lake Michigan Beacon at the Recently Reopened Ludington State Park

Big Sable Point Lighthouse: Hike To An Iconic Lake Michigan Beacon at the Recently Reopened Ludington State Park

August 13, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Ludington State Park reopened to the public at the tail end of June, after a closure of nearly 10 months for upgrades and renovations. The…

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National Lighthouse Day is August 7th: 25 Facts About Michigan Lighthouses

National Lighthouse Day is August 7th: 25 Facts About Michigan Lighthouses

August 2, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

National Lighthouse Day is celebrated on August 7th each year since 1989. The first National Lighthouse Day took place on the 200th anniversary of the…

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Mackinaw Area Historical Society Heritage Village, Mackinaw City

Mackinaw Area Historical Society Heritage Village, Mackinaw City

October 2, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History

Mackinaw City is one of Michigan’s most popular destinations, with visitors coming each year to check out the shops, visit the lighthouse, head over to…

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Sugarloaf Mountain, Marquette: Beautiful Hike to Amazing Views

Sugarloaf Mountain, Marquette: Beautiful Hike to Amazing Views

September 9, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Trails

Sugarloaf Mountain might just be the most iconic hike in Marquette, and it’s one that almost everyone can handle. A hike of around a mile…

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