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Republic Mine Observation Site, Marquette County

Republic Mine Observation Site, Marquette County

August 17, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History

Mining in the Marquette area dates back to the 1840s, and is responsible for much of the development of Ishpeming and Negaunee. Some mining continues…

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Granite Rapids - A Small Yet Scenic Upper Peninsula Waterfall in Bessemer

Granite Rapids – A Small Yet Scenic Upper Peninsula Waterfall in Bessemer

October 27, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

With more than 200 waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula, most visitors tend to focus on the larger ones (Tahquamenon, Bond, etc.), but beauty can be…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: 1st Avenue Railroad Overpass and Gogebic Range Iron Ore Discovery Site in Bessemer

Michigan Roadside Attractions: 1st Avenue Railroad Overpass and Gogebic Range Iron Ore Discovery Site in Bessemer

September 19, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

While on our way through Bessemer to check out a small waterfall on our recent trip to the Upper Peninsula, we passed by two interesting…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Ardis Furnace Ruins, Iron Mountain

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Ardis Furnace Ruins, Iron Mountain

May 2, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
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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