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Michigan Landmarks: Portage Lake Lift Bridge

Michigan Landmarks: Portage Lake Lift Bridge

December 6, 2020
by jonkatje
Landmarks

The Portage Lake Lift Bridge (Houghton-Hancock Bridge) is one of Michigan’s engineering marvels and the only connection between Houghton and the rest of the Keweenaw…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Ahmeek Stamp Mill Ruins, Tamarack City

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Ahmeek Stamp Mill Ruins, Tamarack City

November 29, 2020
by jonkatje
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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Historic Houghton Walking Tour - Learn About the Copper Country's Largest City

Historic Houghton Walking Tour – Learn About the Copper Country’s Largest City

August 11, 2020
by jonkatje
History, Landmarks

Houghton, Michigan is known for many landmarks and a rich history. It is home to Michigan Technological University, serves as one of the departure points…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Kayak Trip to the Quincy Dredge

Photo Gallery Friday: Kayak Trip to the Quincy Dredge

June 26, 2020
by jonkatje
History, Landmarks

One of the most recognizable remnants of Michigan’s mining history in the Keweenaw is the Quincy Dredge Number Two, which is easily seen when driving…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Houghton County Courthouse

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Houghton County Courthouse

January 20, 2018
by jonkatje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

Houghton, Michigan is home to many historic and large buildings that were built during the area’s mining boom. One of the grandest and most easily…

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Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Light, McLain State Park

Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Light, McLain State Park

January 11, 2018
by jonkatje
Lighthouses

One of Michigan’s most unique lighthouses can be found in the Upper Peninsula’s McLain State Park, where the Keweenaw Waterway Upper Entrance Light marks one…

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Sturgeon Falls - A Waterfall in the Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness

Sturgeon Falls – A Waterfall in the Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness

August 8, 2017
by jonkatje
Waterfalls

The Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a unit of the Ottawa National Forest that covers more than 14,000 acres, including the…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Finlandia University, Hancock

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Finlandia University, Hancock

April 15, 2017
by jonkatje
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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Centennial No. 6 Shaft, Houghton County

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Centennial No. 6 Shaft, Houghton County

April 8, 2017
by jonkatje
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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A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Houghton

A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, Houghton

November 18, 2016
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Museums

The A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum in Houghton, Michigan is the state’s official mineral museum, a cooperating site of the Keweenaw National Historic Park, home to…

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