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13 Things To See and Do on the Iron County Heritage Trail

13 Things To See and Do on the Iron County Heritage Trail

November 28, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, History

Michigan is home to more than 20 scenic byways, and five of those are designated as State Historic Byways. In addition to the byways that…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Iron County Courthouse in Crystal Falls

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Iron County Courthouse in Crystal Falls

October 27, 2020
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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Horse Race Rapids, Iron County

Horse Race Rapids, Iron County

May 3, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Michigan’s Iron County is home to a handful of waterfalls, and while Horse Race Rapids on the Paint River doesn’t feature the largest drop it…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Bewabic State Park in Iron County

Photo Gallery Friday: Bewabic State Park in Iron County

October 30, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…

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Bewabic State Park - Camping and Outdoor Recreation in Michigan's Western Upper Peninsula

Bewabic State Park – Camping and Outdoor Recreation in Michigan’s Western Upper Peninsula

September 5, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

One of our favorite state parks in the Upper Peninsula, and one we consider a “hidden gem,” is Bewabic State Park near Crystal Falls. At…

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Chicagon Falls - A Scenic Waterfall by Bewabic State Park

Chicagon Falls – A Scenic Waterfall by Bewabic State Park

August 4, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Chicagon Falls has become one of my favorite falls in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The falls aren’t impressive in size, but the setting is hard to…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: First Roadside Park in Michigan, Iron County

Michigan Roadside Attractions: First Roadside Park in Michigan, Iron County

April 4, 2015
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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