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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Boardwalks and Birdwatching at Maher Audubon Sanctuary

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Boardwalks and Birdwatching at Maher Audubon Sanctuary

April 25, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Dolan Nature Sanctuary (Michigan Nature Association): Scenic Hiking Beside the Coldwater River

Dolan Nature Sanctuary (Michigan Nature Association): Scenic Hiking Beside the Coldwater River

April 18, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

The Michigan Nature Association has done an amazing job of purchasing, preserving, and protecting land and water throughout our state for the last 70+ years….

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Wege Foundation Natural Area, Lowell's "Outdoor Classroom"

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Wege Foundation Natural Area, Lowell’s “Outdoor Classroom”

May 11, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Kent County Parks: Our Guide To 40+ Amazing Sites

Kent County Parks: Our Guide To 40+ Amazing Sites

May 7, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

There are close to 40 great parks and trails that are part of the Kent County Parks system in the greater Grand Rapids area. These…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Pine Island Drive Bridge

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Pine Island Drive Bridge

April 27, 2021
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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Michigan's Oldest Covered Bridge Turns 150 This Year

Michigan’s Oldest Covered Bridge Turns 150 This Year

January 19, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Few wooden covered bridges remain in Michigan, and very few of those that remain (four by our count) are open to vehicle traffic. The Fallasburg…

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12 Great Kent County Parks for Winter Recreation

12 Great Kent County Parks for Winter Recreation

January 10, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Winter has arrived in Michigan, and outdoor recreation activities have shifted from kayaking, hiking, and biking to skiing, sledding, ice skating, and more difficult hiking. Those…

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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 Jonathan Katje
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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Photo Gallery: Kent County Fall Color Tour

Photo Gallery: Kent County Fall Color Tour

October 25, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Fall color in Michigan was impressive this year, and some pockets of yellow, orange, and red leaves remain across the state. We had a chance…

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13 Ways To Enjoy Beer Month GR 2018

13 Ways To Enjoy Beer Month GR 2018

February 6, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

Grand Rapids continues to build on its reputation as “Beer City USA,” as the number of breweries in the area continues to increase and the…

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