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Martin Reef Light, Lake Huron

Martin Reef Light, Lake Huron

June 23, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

As ships coming down the St. Mary’s River from Lake Superior make the turn at De Tour and head west to the Straits of Mackinac…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Mackinac County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Mackinac County Lighthouses

March 4, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Mackinac County covers more than 2,000 square miles of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, as well as a trio of islands. St. Ignace and Mackinac Island are…

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Fort Holmes, Mackinac Island

Fort Holmes, Mackinac Island

July 16, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Vacation

Visitors to Mackinac Island are greeted with stunning views on the ferry ride over from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace: the Grand Hotel, Mission Point…

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20 Things to See on a Mackinac Island Bicycle Tour

20 Things to See on a Mackinac Island Bicycle Tour

July 4, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Michigan’s Mackinac Island is a magical place – reached by ferry boat, it’s a place that seems frozen in time as motor vehicles are banned….

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: St. Anthony's Rock, St. Ignace

Michigan Roadside Attractions: St. Anthony’s Rock, St. Ignace

December 16, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions is a periodic feature on Travel the Mitten that will explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways,…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Cut River Bridge Trail, Mackinac County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Cut River Bridge Trail, Mackinac County

April 4, 2017
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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Wawatam Lighthouse, St. Ignace

Wawatam Lighthouse, St. Ignace

October 4, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Most Michigan lighthouses have been around for decades, with long and rich histories. The Wawatam Lighthouse in St. Ignace is a newer addition, having been…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Castle Rock in St. Ignace

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Castle Rock in St. Ignace

March 5, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions is a periodic feature on Travel the Mitten that will explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways,…

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Photo Gallery Friday: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Photo Gallery Friday: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

August 28, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

The Upper Peninsula might be one of the last places you’d expect to find a zoo that features tigers, bears and more – but GarLyn…

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5 Family Friendly Animal Attractions in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

5 Family Friendly Animal Attractions in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

June 10, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

A visit to the Upper Peninsula brings some of the best chances for wildlife viewing in the entire state, as black bears, moose, foxes, whitetail…

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