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Is Ludington The Best Historic Small Town in America?

Is Ludington The Best Historic Small Town in America?

March 4, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History

It’s only March and we’ve already featured Ludington quite a bit in this year’s posts, as we celebrated a milestone anniversary for one of its…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Mason County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Mason County Lighthouses

February 19, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Mason County is a four seasons paradise in Michigan’s northern Lower Peninsula with more than 25 miles of shoreline on Lake Michigan. The county is…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Ludington Pumped Storage Plant

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Ludington Pumped Storage Plant

July 13, 2022
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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2021 Year in Review: Our 21 Most Popular Posts

2021 Year in Review: Our 21 Most Popular Posts

December 30, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

One of my favorite things to do at the end of each year is to look back at which of our posts got the most…

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21 Michigan Places We Visited for the First Time in 2021

21 Michigan Places We Visited for the First Time in 2021

December 26, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Each year we set out to visit as many new places in Michigan as we possibly can. The last two years have presented some challenges…

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Mason County Lumber Heritage Trail: Dive Into History at 10+ Sites In Ludington

Mason County Lumber Heritage Trail: Dive Into History at 10+ Sites In Ludington

December 8, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History

We’ve already shared our love for Mason County Heritage Trails in our posts about the Mason County Sculpture Trail and the Mason County Barn Quilt…

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Mason County Barn Quilt Trail: Visit These 10 Works of Rural Art in the Ludington Area

Mason County Barn Quilt Trail: Visit These 10 Works of Rural Art in the Ludington Area

December 5, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Barn quilt trails have become increasingly popular in the Midwest over the last few decades, as a combination of farming history, love of quilting, and…

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The Mason County Sculpture Trail: 20 Works of Art in Ludington and Beyond

The Mason County Sculpture Trail: 20 Works of Art in Ludington and Beyond

April 18, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Ludington is a popular all-seasons destination on Michigan’s Lake Michigan shoreline, with visitors coming to see the lighthouses, hike the trails, enjoy downtown’s shopping and…

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Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

March 4, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Ludington is one of Michigan’ most popular lakeshore destinations, and the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse is one of its most iconic landmarks. Walking out to…

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Big Sable Point Lighthouse - Ludington State Park

Big Sable Point Lighthouse – Ludington State Park

January 24, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Thousands of visitors make their way to Ludington State Park in Mason County each year, where sandy beaches, large campgrounds, miles of hiking trails, sand…

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