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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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Muskegon South Pierhead Light, Lake Michigan

Muskegon South Pierhead Light, Lake Michigan

August 11, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Lighthouses

Muskegon, Michigan was once an important Great Lakes port thanks to a thriving lumber industry. The Muskegon South Pierhead Light is the third beacon to…

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22 Things To See at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

22 Things To See at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

August 5, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips, Landmarks

It only takes a few moments of soaking in the views from the top of the Sleeping Bear Dunes to realize why this area was…

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Robert H. Manning Memorial Lighthouse, Empire

Robert H. Manning Memorial Lighthouse, Empire

July 16, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more than 120 lighthouses, and one of the most amazing things when considering that number is that for the most part,…

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Michigan Bucket List: Lighthouses

Michigan Bucket List: Lighthouses

April 25, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, and many still function today. They warn of dangerous shoals and reefs and mark dangerous…

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