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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 jonkatje
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 jonkatje
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 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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Photo Gallery: Kent County Fall Color Tour

Photo Gallery: Kent County Fall Color Tour

October 25, 2020
by jonkatje
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 jonkatje
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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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lepard Nature Preserve, Kent County Parks

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lepard Nature Preserve, Kent County Parks

April 25, 2017
by jonkatje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…

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New Union Brewery, Lowell

New Union Brewery, Lowell

February 9, 2017
by jonkatje
Breweries

Although it’s only been open since November of 2016, Lowell’s New Union Brewery has already built a solid reputation for producing quality craft beers in…

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Photo Gallery Friday: 2016 Michigan Fall Color, Lower Peninsula

Photo Gallery Friday: 2016 Michigan Fall Color, Lower Peninsula

November 11, 2016
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…

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Harmony Hall - Grand Rapids

Harmony Hall – Grand Rapids

March 30, 2016
by jonkatje
Breweries

Our latest beer adventure saw us visiting Harmony Hall on Grand Rapids’ rebounding West side, and a 2015 addition to the local beer scene by…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Bishop Frederic Baraga Statue in Grand Rapids

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Bishop Frederic Baraga Statue in Grand Rapids

February 27, 2016
by jonkatje
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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