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Victory Cruise Lines Will Return to the Great Lakes in 2025

Victory Cruise Lines Will Return to the Great Lakes in 2025

July 30, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

The Great Lakes cruise industry is alive and well, though this year saw the absence of two prominent boats. The Ocean Navigator and Ocean Voyager,…

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Morgan Meadows Falls, Marquette County

Morgan Meadows Falls, Marquette County

June 19, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

The greater Marquette area in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a fantastic spot for waterfall enthusiasts, as more than 20 sets of falls in the area…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Northern Michigan University Wildcat Statue, Marquette

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Northern Michigan University Wildcat Statue, Marquette

June 17, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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Mackinac Island, Marquette, Traverse City: Best Small Towns in the U.S.?

Mackinac Island, Marquette, Traverse City: Best Small Towns in the U.S.?

January 25, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Vacation

2023 isn’t even a month old and we already have a second round of 10best.com USA Today Reader’s Choice polls that give Michigan a chance…

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Photo Gallery: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Waterfalls in "Spring"

Photo Gallery: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Waterfalls in “Spring”

April 23, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Michigan’s waterfalls have always fascinated us, and we try and visit a few every time we make it to the Upper Peninsula. While we’ve seen…

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10 Things To See and Do at Presque Isle Park in Marquette

10 Things To See and Do at Presque Isle Park in Marquette

December 21, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

It’s hard to pick Marquette’s top destination when recommending the area to new visitors. You could tell people to go hike Sugarloaf Mountain, walk through…

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Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Plaidurday on Friday October 2nd

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Plaidurday on Friday October 2nd

September 30, 2020
by Chris Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Plaidurday is a holiday created by Michigan native Bugsy Sailor. The first celebration of Plaidurday was held on October 7, 2011. The holiday, which celebrates…

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Does Michigan's Upper Peninsula Have the Best Fall Color in the Country?

Does Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Have the Best Fall Color in the Country?

August 13, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Does Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have the best fall color in the country? If you’ve ever ventured north of the bridge to take in the changing…

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Photo Gallery: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Lighthouses

Photo Gallery: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Lighthouses

November 21, 2019
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is well-known for its plentiful lighthouses, with more than 100 still standing today on the shores of Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and…

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Michigan Brewer's Guild 2019 UP Fall Beer Festival: The Upper Peninsula Beers We Can't Wait To Try

Michigan Brewer’s Guild 2019 UP Fall Beer Festival: The Upper Peninsula Beers We Can’t Wait To Try

September 5, 2019
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

The Michigan Brewer’s Guild’s UP Fall Beer Festival is a favorite among craft beer lovers for its excellent location, relaxed atmosphere, and (usually) amazing weather….

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