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Michilimackinac State Park: Planned Upgrades Will Enhance Visitor Experience at Popular Michigan Photo Spot

Michilimackinac State Park: Planned Upgrades Will Enhance Visitor Experience at Popular Michigan Photo Spot

August 21, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Many visitors to Mackinaw City have stopped at Michilimackinac State Park to photograph the Mackinac Bridge, see the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, or tour the…

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Fall Color 2026: Mackinac Island, Upper Peninsula Look to Defend Best Fall Destination Titles

Fall Color 2026: Mackinac Island, Upper Peninsula Look to Defend Best Fall Destination Titles

August 11, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

Last year Michigan destinations took the top spot in two of the biggest fall polls – the USA Today/10Best Reader’s Choice polls for Best Place…

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Will Mackinac Island Be Named Best Summer Travel Destination for a Fourth Consecutive Year?

Will Mackinac Island Be Named Best Summer Travel Destination for a Fourth Consecutive Year?

April 25, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

When it comes to Reader’s Choice Polls at 10best.com, one Michigan destination comes up more frequently than others. Mackinac Island has been a finalist in…

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10 Things Josh & Jase Should Do When They Come Back to Michigan This Summer

10 Things Josh & Jase Should Do When They Come Back to Michigan This Summer

April 15, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Like many of you, we closely followed along in January as British TikTok stars Josh & Jase paid a visit to Michigan and seemed to…

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Is Michigan Home to the Best Historic Small Town?

Is Michigan Home to the Best Historic Small Town?

March 6, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
History

The search has once again begun to name the Best Historic Small Town in America, and just like last year we have two Michigan finalists…

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Great Lakes Cruise Ship Industry Continues to Thrive, Look for Visits at These Michigan Ports in 2026

Great Lakes Cruise Ship Industry Continues to Thrive, Look for Visits at These Michigan Ports in 2026

January 24, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

The Great Lakes cruise industry continues to thrive and grow, and this year we will see even more visits to Michigan ports. Ponant, Hapag-Lloyd, Pearl…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Soehnel Nature Trail, Bay County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Soehnel Nature Trail, Bay County

September 16, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday 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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53North Barn Art Project: Enjoy These Scenic Stops in Port Austin

53North Barn Art Project: Enjoy These Scenic Stops in Port Austin

July 20, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

We love finding unique art and roadside attractions as we travel around Michigan, and on a recent visit to the Thumb region we had the…

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10 Tallest Lighthouses In Michigan: How To Visit

10 Tallest Lighthouses In Michigan: How To Visit

January 8, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, and many of them are open today for public visits. Five of those lighthouses have…

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Know Before You Go: Mackinac Bridge Credit Card Fees Begin in 2025

Know Before You Go: Mackinac Bridge Credit Card Fees Begin in 2025

January 1, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

The Mackinac Bridge sees more than four million vehicle crossings each year, and the tolls that are collected from those vehicles help keep the bridge…

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