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Ontonagon Lighthouse, Lake Superior

Ontonagon Lighthouse, Lake Superior

August 3, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Ontonagon may be a small village in the Western Upper Peninsula today, but it was once a busy Lake Superior port during the copper rush…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Douglass Houghton Memorial, Eagle River

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Douglass Houghton Memorial, Eagle River

July 22, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Today’s Michigan Roadside Attraction actually covers two different spots in Eagle River that honor Douglass Houghton, our first state geologist and the namesake of Houghton,…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Soo Locks Boat Tours Lighthouse Cruise

Photo Gallery Friday: Soo Locks Boat Tours Lighthouse Cruise

July 12, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Sixth Street Bridge, Grand Rapids

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Sixth Street Bridge, Grand Rapids

May 20, 2017
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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May 18, 1927: Remembering the Bath School Disaster 90 Years Later

May 18, 1927: Remembering the Bath School Disaster 90 Years Later

May 17, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

I was a sophomore in high school when the tragedy at Columbine high school unfolded, and still remember all of the news coverage like it…

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Peche Island Rear Range Light, Marine City

Peche Island Rear Range Light, Marine City

May 8, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Peche Island Rear Range Light sits in a riverside park in Marine City, where it is easy to view. It has been there since…

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US 23 Heritage Route - Things to See and Do on Michigan's Sunrise Side

US 23 Heritage Route – Things to See and Do on Michigan’s Sunrise Side

April 16, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The US 23 Heritage Route follows the Lake Huron shoreline through six counties in Northern Michigan, passing through small towns and past countless historic sites…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Finlandia University, Hancock

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Finlandia University, Hancock

April 15, 2017
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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Marquette Harbor Lighthouse, Lake Superior

Marquette Harbor Lighthouse, Lake Superior

April 14, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Marquette Harbor Lighthouse stands on a rocky point near the lower harbor, and has become a community icon over the years. It is easily…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Mackinac Island

Photo Gallery Friday: Mackinac Island

April 7, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Mackinac Island is one of Michigan’s most visited tourist destinations during the summer, and it is also one of the country’s most unique destinations. Vehicle…

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