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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Ephraim Shay's Aha Steel Yacht, Harbor Springs

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Ephraim Shay’s Aha Steel Yacht, Harbor Springs

August 1, 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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Fayette Historic State Park Is Getting Some Much Needed Repairs in 2024

Fayette Historic State Park Is Getting Some Much Needed Repairs in 2024

June 28, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History

Visiting Fayette Historic State Park feels like taking a step back in time. As you stroll through the remnants of a once-bustling town this “living…

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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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Michigan Monuments at Gettysburg National Military Park - Where To Find Them

Michigan Monuments at Gettysburg National Military Park – Where To Find Them

September 27, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
History

This summer we made our first visit to Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. We were truly blown away by just how much there is…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Onekama Memorial Fountain

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Onekama Memorial Fountain

September 22, 2023
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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Leelanau County Poor Farm Barn

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Leelanau County Poor Farm Barn

September 9, 2023
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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Adrian Engine House No. 1

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Adrian Engine House No. 1

April 5, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, 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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Island House, Elk Rapids

Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Island House, Elk Rapids

September 15, 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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Irish Hills Towers

Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Irish Hills Towers

July 31, 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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Travel Back in Time at Cambridge Junction Historic State Park (Brooklyn, MI)

Travel Back in Time at Cambridge Junction Historic State Park (Brooklyn, MI)

July 20, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
History

Michigan is home to more than 100 state parks, with only a select few (Sanilac Petroglyphs, Fayette, Fort Wilkins) also being classified as Historic State…

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