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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Michigan's Oldest Concrete Pavement, Calumet

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Michigan’s Oldest Concrete Pavement, Calumet

March 7, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

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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The Ultimate Michigan State Park Tour (Upper Peninsula Edition)

The Ultimate Michigan State Park Tour (Upper Peninsula Edition)

February 5, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

Michigan is home to more than 100 state parks, and more than 20 of those are located in the Upper Peninsula. As we continue our…

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Happy Birthday Michigan: A Look at 185 Michigan Places We Love

Happy Birthday Michigan: A Look at 185 Michigan Places We Love

January 26, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

On January 26, 1837, President Andrew Jackson signed a bill that made Michigan the 26th state. The Michigan Territory had pushed for statehood for a…

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Travel the Mitten - Our 22 Travel Goals For 2022

Travel the Mitten – Our 22 Travel Goals For 2022

December 27, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

In 2021 we published out first-ever travel goals for the year list. We started the year with great optimism and got off to a strong…

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21 Michigan Places We Visited for the First Time in 2021

21 Michigan Places We Visited for the First Time in 2021

December 26, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Each year we set out to visit as many new places in Michigan as we possibly can. The last two years have presented some challenges…

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Travel the Mitten - Our 100 Favorite Michigan Photos of 2021

Travel the Mitten – Our 100 Favorite Michigan Photos of 2021

December 24, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Photography has always been an important part of what we do here at Travel the Mitten, as we feel that visual media helps better tell…

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Mason County Lumber Heritage Trail: Dive Into History at 10+ Sites In Ludington

Mason County Lumber Heritage Trail: Dive Into History at 10+ Sites In Ludington

December 8, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History

We’ve already shared our love for Mason County Heritage Trails in our posts about the Mason County Sculpture Trail and the Mason County Barn Quilt…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Presque Isle County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Presque Isle County Lighthouses

December 6, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Presque Isle County is located in the northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan. One of the least populated counties in the Lower Peninsula (less than 13,000…

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Mackinac Island: Best Historic Small Town in America?

Mackinac Island: Best Historic Small Town in America?

September 29, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Michigan cities have always been well-represented in the 10best.com Reader’s Choice Polls for Best Small Towns. The nominees for Best Historic Small Town, Best Small…

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Muskegon is Home to the Oldest Statue of President William McKinley

Muskegon is Home to the Oldest Statue of President William McKinley

September 23, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, and was in the beginning of his second term when he was assassinated in 1901. A…

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