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Photo Gallery Friday: Bewabic State Park in Iron County

Photo Gallery Friday: Bewabic State Park in Iron County

October 30, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…

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Old Mission Point Lighthouse - A Historic Beacon on the 45th Parallel

Old Mission Point Lighthouse – A Historic Beacon on the 45th Parallel

October 8, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

M-37 heads north from Traverse City for a little more than 17 miles, passing by orchards, wineries and scenic barns before it reaches its end….

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Honolulu House Museum in Marshall

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Honolulu House Museum in Marshall

October 3, 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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Holland Harbor "Big Red" Lighthouse - A Lake Michigan Icon at Holland State Park

Holland Harbor “Big Red” Lighthouse – A Lake Michigan Icon at Holland State Park

October 2, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Our Lake Michigan shoreline is home to more than 20 unique and beautiful lighthouses, but few are as iconic as the Holland Harbor Lighthouse, know…

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Grand Traverse Lighthouse on Lake Michigan - Leelanau State Park

Grand Traverse Lighthouse on Lake Michigan – Leelanau State Park

September 24, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Leelanau Peninsula that separates Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay is known for its scenic beauty, abundance of wineries, excellent fishing near Northport, and…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: 1st Avenue Railroad Overpass and Gogebic Range Iron Ore Discovery Site in Bessemer

Michigan Roadside Attractions: 1st Avenue Railroad Overpass and Gogebic Range Iron Ore Discovery Site in Bessemer

September 19, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

While on our way through Bessemer to check out a small waterfall on our recent trip to the Upper Peninsula, we passed by two interesting…

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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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