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Tawas Point Lighthouse, Lake Huron

Tawas Point Lighthouse, Lake Huron

December 29, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Tawas Point Lighthouse at Tawas Point State Park is one of Michigan’s most recognizable beacons on Lake Huron, and it is open for tours…

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December 24, 1913: Remembering the Italian Hall Disaster in Calumet

December 24, 1913: Remembering the Italian Hall Disaster in Calumet

December 24, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

On our journeys across the state we’ve explored many historical sites, and while most provoke a sense of awe and nostalgia others are a reminder…

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Presque Isle Front Range Light and Park - Lake Huron

Presque Isle Front Range Light and Park – Lake Huron

December 17, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Be sure to check out our Ultimate Michigan Lighthouse Road Trip: Lower Peninsula post If it weren’t for the Michigan historical marker and township park…

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Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse - Lake Michigan

Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse – Lake Michigan

December 16, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Be sure to check out our Ultimate Michigan Lighthouse Road Trip: Lower Peninsula post! Frankfort, Michigan is now known as the gateway to the Sleeping…

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Gull Rock Lighthouse - Lake Superior

Gull Rock Lighthouse – Lake Superior

December 8, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

We’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to visit many of Michigan’s lighthouses, and one of our favorite new additions this year was the Gull…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Union Mine Trail, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Union Mine Trail, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

December 6, 2016
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: Marquette Maritime Museum and Lighthouse

Photo Gallery Friday: Marquette Maritime Museum and Lighthouse

November 25, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, Museums

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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Photo Gallery Friday: Historic Upper Peninsula Schools of the Keweenaw Copper Country

Photo Gallery Friday: Historic Upper Peninsula Schools of the Keweenaw Copper Country

November 18, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Museums

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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Manistee River High Rollway - Stunning Fall Views in Northern Michigan

Manistee River High Rollway – Stunning Fall Views in Northern Michigan

October 20, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Fall color is either at or near peak in most of Northern Michigan, and when we recently made a trip to the Traverse City area…

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Delaware Mine - Self-Guided Copper Mine Tours

Delaware Mine – Self-Guided Copper Mine Tours

October 3, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

When we visited the Keweenaw Peninsula in June, we had the chance to tour copper mining historical sites of all kinds. While only ruins remain…

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