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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Houghton County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Houghton County Lighthouses

March 20, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Houghton County is home to three lighthouses and a plethora of historical sites related to the copper mining industry. We love all the historic buildings…

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Jumbo Falls: A Secluded Waterfall in the Ottawa National Forest

Jumbo Falls: A Secluded Waterfall in the Ottawa National Forest

July 18, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Waterfalls have always been one of our favorite things to find in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and we recently had a chance to return to Jumbo…

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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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Michigan Landmarks: Portage Lake Lift Bridge

Michigan Landmarks: Portage Lake Lift Bridge

December 6, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
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 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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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 Jonathan Katje
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 Jonathan Katje
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 Jonathan Katje
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 Jonathan Katje
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 Jonathan Katje
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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