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The Tower of History - Great Views of Sault Ste. Marie From 210 Feet Above It

The Tower of History – Great Views of Sault Ste. Marie From 210 Feet Above It

September 8, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a town full of history, dating back to its founding in 1668. There are many interesting sites…

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Alpena Light - A Unique and Iconic Breakwater Lighthouse on Lake Huron

Alpena Light – A Unique and Iconic Breakwater Lighthouse on Lake Huron

September 7, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state in the country, and each one is unique in its own way. The Alpena Light…

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Point Iroquois Lighthouse - Climb the Tower for Great Views of Lake Superior and Canada

Point Iroquois Lighthouse – Climb the Tower for Great Views of Lake Superior and Canada

September 5, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

There are more than a handful of historic lighthouses in Michigan on the shores of Lake Superior, and most of them have been preserved for…

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Father Marquette National Memorial at Straits State Park in St. Ignace

Father Marquette National Memorial at Straits State Park in St. Ignace

August 27, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

French missionary and explorer Jacques Marquette had a big hand in founding and developing two of the most important cities in the Eastern Upper Peninsula…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Historic Ramsay Keystone Bridge in Gogebic County

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Historic Ramsay Keystone Bridge in Gogebic County

August 22, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions is a periodic feature on Travel the Mitten that will explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways,…

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Whitefish Point Lighthouse and Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum - Paradise, MI

Whitefish Point Lighthouse and Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum – Paradise, MI

August 1, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, and while many of these beacons guide mariners past treacherous shoals, reefs and rocky shorelines…

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Ernest Hemingway in Michigan: A Walking Tour of Historic Sites in the Petoskey Area

Ernest Hemingway in Michigan: A Walking Tour of Historic Sites in the Petoskey Area

July 23, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Author Ernest Hemingway spent a great deal of time in Michigan in his younger years, and many of the places he visited are prominently featured…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Float Copper and Alexander Aggasiz Statue in Calumet

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Float Copper and Alexander Aggasiz Statue in Calumet

July 11, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions is a periodic feature on Travel the Mitten that will explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways,…

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Is Mackinac Island Michigan's Best Romantic Destination? Help It Win New Poll Against World's Top Locations

Is Mackinac Island Michigan’s Best Romantic Destination? Help It Win New Poll Against World’s Top Locations

July 7, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Any Michigan resident who has visited Mackinac Island can list off a handful of reasons why they find it so charming: countless historic locations, excellent…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Mohawk Stamp Mill Ruins and Historic Schoolhouse in Gay

Photo Gallery Friday: Mohawk Stamp Mill Ruins and Historic Schoolhouse in Gay

June 26, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

On our recent trip to the Upper Peninsula, we had the opportunity to do some exploring in the Keweenaw Peninsula. We stopped at the Bete…

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