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Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail: Explore the Lake Huron Shoreline at These 30 Michigan Sites

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail: Explore the Lake Huron Shoreline at These 30 Michigan Sites

January 17, 2023
by jonkatje
Family Trips, History

We love visiting the Lake Huron shoreline in Northern Michigan to see the lighthouses, beaches, wildlife, and history on the “Sunrise Side.” On a few…

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22 Michigan Places We Visited For The First Time In 2022

22 Michigan Places We Visited For The First Time In 2022

December 22, 2022
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Every year we set out to explore more of Michigan and we never seem to run out of new places to visit. 2022 was a…

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10 Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 4

10 Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 4

December 20, 2022
by jonkatje
History

Abandoned places and ruins continue to fascinate travelers, as they provide a window into the past as well as some amazing pictures. Many Michigan abandoned…

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2022 Michigan Freighter Gallery: We Like Big Boats

2022 Michigan Freighter Gallery: We Like Big Boats

December 17, 2022
by jonkatje
Family Trips

One of our favorite things to do while traveling around Michigan is see all the Great Lakes freighters that visit our port or pass by…

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Vacation Week on Drummond Island - 2022 Photo Gallery

Vacation Week on Drummond Island – 2022 Photo Gallery

October 25, 2022
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Vacation

Drummond Island is an all-seasons vacation paradise in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The third largest island in Lake Huron, Drummond Island offers 129 miles of mostly…

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New Michigan Birding Trail Puts Spotlight On Eastern Upper Peninsula and Three Great Lakes

New Michigan Birding Trail Puts Spotlight On Eastern Upper Peninsula and Three Great Lakes

September 4, 2022
by jonkatje
Wildlife

A late August kick off event in Paradise marked the official grand opening of the Shore to Shore Birding Trail in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula….

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10 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Projects We're Excited About

10 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Projects We’re Excited About

August 1, 2022
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Trails

Last week Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that authorizes $45.6 million in Michigan National Resources Trust Fund Grants. This money will cover more than…

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Tawas Point Lighthouse Repairs Highlight First List of Building Michigan Together Plan Funding

Tawas Point Lighthouse Repairs Highlight First List of Building Michigan Together Plan Funding

July 24, 2022
by jonkatje
Lighthouses

When we visited Tawas Point State Park and the historic Tawas Point Lighthouse earlier in July, I was surprised to see that the lighthouse tower…

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Kayaking To The Portland Shipwreck at Besser Natural Area

Kayaking To The Portland Shipwreck at Besser Natural Area

July 23, 2022
by jonkatje
Kayak Trips

Kayaking has been a big part of our summer adventures over the last five years. In 2020 while visiting Drummond Island I had the chance…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sandy Hook Trail at Tawas Point State Park

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sandy Hook Trail at Tawas Point State Park

July 19, 2022
by jonkatje
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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