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Visit 4 Historic Bridges in Portland, Michigan

Visit 4 Historic Bridges in Portland, Michigan

September 12, 2021
by jonkatje
Landmarks

Most Michigan towns of decent size have a historic local bridge. Portland in Ionia County has four historic bridges, and you can drive across one…

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Paddle Under Two Covered Bridges on a Flat River Kayak Trip

Paddle Under Two Covered Bridges on a Flat River Kayak Trip

November 21, 2020
by jonkatje
Kayak Trips

As Michiganders looked for ways to still enjoy this summer while maintaining social distance, kayaking became even more popular than in previous years. We made…

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Take a Whimsical Stroll Through Portland's Leik Grove

Take a Whimsical Stroll Through Portland’s Leik Grove

October 1, 2020
by jonkatje
Family Trips

We’ve discovered many excellent parks while traveling around the state, and Portland’s Leik Grove stands out among the new ones we discovered this year. Located…

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Historic Whites Bridge Will Soon Be Open Again

Historic Whites Bridge Will Soon Be Open Again

May 4, 2020
by jonkatje
Landmarks

Very few wooden covered bridges remain in Michigan. The Ada Covered Bridge, Fallasburg Covered Bridge, Langley Covered Bridge, and Zehnder’s Holz Brucke Bridge are a…

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Fallasburg, Ada and White's Bridge - Covered Bridges of Kent and Ionia Counties

Fallasburg, Ada and White’s Bridge – Covered Bridges of Kent and Ionia Counties

January 10, 2015
by jonkatje
Landmarks

Only 15 minutes from Grand Rapids are two of the state’s six remaining historic covered bridges (and the site/remains of a third), a well-preserved look…

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