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Charlevoix South Pier Light, Lake Michigan

Charlevoix South Pier Light, Lake Michigan

February 2, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Charlevoix South Pier Light marks the channel entrance from Lake Michigan to Round Lake/Lake Charlevoix (the state’s third largest inland lake) in Charlevoix, a…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Saugatuck Dunes State Park

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Saugatuck Dunes State Park

December 20, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, 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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Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse - Lake Michigan

Frankfort North Breakwater Lighthouse – Lake Michigan

December 16, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Be sure to check out our Ultimate Michigan Lighthouse Road Trip: Lower Peninsula post! Frankfort, Michigan is now known as the gateway to the Sleeping…

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Ultimate Michigan Lighthouse Road Trip, Part 2: Upper Peninsula

Ultimate Michigan Lighthouse Road Trip, Part 2: Upper Peninsula

November 21, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

We recently shared our Ultimate Michigan Lighthouse Road Trip: Lower Peninsula post, which gave directions on how to visit 42 or more lighthouses. As promised,…

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Ultimate Michigan Lighthouse Road Trip, Part 1: Lower Peninsula

Ultimate Michigan Lighthouse Road Trip, Part 1: Lower Peninsula

November 14, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state in the U.S., with more than 120 beacons still standing today. We have more freshwater coastline…

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Waugoshance Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

Waugoshance Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

October 1, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

While Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, not all of its surviving lights are easily accessed or still in good shape….

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Michigan Bucket List: Sand Dunes

Michigan Bucket List: Sand Dunes

September 29, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Trails

We’ve really enjoyed putting together Michigan “bucket lists” of waterfalls, state parks and lighthouses over the past year. With more shoreline than any of the…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Pokemon in Michigan on Pokemon Go

Photo Gallery Friday: Pokemon in Michigan on Pokemon Go

September 9, 2016
by Chris Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Pokemon Go took mobile gaming by storm in July. The game from Niantic Labs, partially owned by Nintendo, uses augmented reality and was one of…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Pyramid Point Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Pyramid Point Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

September 6, 2016
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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Photo Gallery Friday: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Photo Gallery Friday: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

September 2, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, 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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