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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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Midland County Courthouse

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Midland County Courthouse

August 30, 2021
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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Celery Flats Historical Area: Dive in to World War I History and More on the Portage Creek Bicentennial Park Trail

Celery Flats Historical Area: Dive in to World War I History and More on the Portage Creek Bicentennial Park Trail

August 1, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History, Trails

One of the Kalamazoo area’s best trails for walking and biking is the Portage Creek Bicentennial Park Trail, which spans eight miles from Kilgore Rd….

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Pictured Rocks First Timers Guide: 10 Things to See and Do

Pictured Rocks First Timers Guide: 10 Things to See and Do

July 12, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

One of the common questions we get from friends and relatives traveling to the Upper Peninsula centers around what to see and do at Pictured…

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Eastmanville Farm - Explore the Trails, Wildflowers, and History at this Ottawa County Park

Eastmanville Farm – Explore the Trails, Wildflowers, and History at this Ottawa County Park

May 14, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Ottawa County Parks manages more than 40 parks, trails, boat launches, and open space land. These sites offer everything from sandy Lake Michigan beaches to…

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Rotary Island Park, Sault Ste. Marie - Freighters and Family Fun

Rotary Island Park, Sault Ste. Marie – Freighters and Family Fun

March 3, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

There’s no shortage of things to do in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan’s oldest city. One of the main draws here is the Soo Locks, which…

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Michigan Lighthouses and Their Wisconsin Lighthouse Lookalikes

Michigan Lighthouses and Their Wisconsin Lighthouse Lookalikes

January 17, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

We don’t always limit our travel to Michigan, but when we do travel out of state we often still find ourselves close to a body…

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