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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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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lepard Nature Preserve, Kent County Parks

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lepard Nature Preserve, Kent County Parks

April 25, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
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 Jonathan Katje
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 Jonathan Katje
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 Jonathan Katje
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 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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Grand Rapids Invites You to Become a "Beer City Brewsader" With New Passport Program

Grand Rapids Invites You to Become a “Beer City Brewsader” With New Passport Program

October 21, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

A few months back we featured the Kalamazoo “Give A Craft” Beer Passport, a program that has brewery visitors to “Celery City” get stamps in…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Pickerel Lake Park - Fred Meijer Nature Preserve, Kent County

Photo Gallery Friday: Pickerel Lake Park – Fred Meijer Nature Preserve, Kent County

May 22, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

One of the things I love about living in the Grand Rapids area is that even after 14 years here, there are so many new…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto, MI

Photo Gallery Friday: Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto, MI

May 1, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park will open its doors at 10 a.m. today for its fifth season of being open to the public. While it…

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