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Michigan's Upper Peninsula: Best Destination for Fall Foliage in the U.S.?

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula: Best Destination for Fall Foliage in the U.S.?

August 15, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

A new collection of 10best.com Reader’s Choice polls has hit the internet, and this time the focus is on fall. Contests include Best Pumpkin Patch, Best Place…

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Photo Gallery Friday: 2016 Fall Color, Upper Peninsula of Michigan

Photo Gallery Friday: 2016 Fall Color, Upper Peninsula of Michigan

November 4, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

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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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Summit Peak, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Summit Peak, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

September 20, 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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Lake of the Clouds is One of Michigan’s Underrated Vacation Gems

Lake of the Clouds is One of Michigan’s Underrated Vacation Gems

August 7, 2015
by Chris Katje
Vacation

Earlier this summer, I had the chance to journey back to one of my favorite spots in the entire state. Standing more than 1,000 feet…

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Ginger Zee and Good Morning America Coming to Michigan

Ginger Zee and Good Morning America Coming to Michigan

May 27, 2015
by Chris Katje
Vacation

*Update: Pictured Rocks has won the contest and the live episode has been delayed due to flight issues for Ginger Zee. We will update when…

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7 Natural Wonders of Michigan: Upper Peninsula

7 Natural Wonders of Michigan: Upper Peninsula

April 23, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Vacation, Waterfalls

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to some of the most beautiful scenery in the entire Midwest, which makes it a prime destination for family vacations…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Photo Gallery Friday: Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

March 20, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…

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My 5 Favorite Places in Michigan: Chris Katje

My 5 Favorite Places in Michigan: Chris Katje

February 16, 2015
by Chris Katje
5 Favorite Places in Michigan

One of the ideas Jon and I have been working on for this site is to try and get some Michigan born or based celebrities…

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