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Fisherman's Island State Park (Charlevoix): Michigan's Best Spot for Petoskey Stones

Fisherman’s Island State Park (Charlevoix): Michigan’s Best Spot for Petoskey Stones

September 5, 2022
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

We’ve visited many Lake Michigan beaches between Manistee and Mackinaw City over the years, and have been lucky enough to find Petoskey stone (Michigan’s state…

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Tawas Point Lighthouse Repairs Highlight First List of Building Michigan Together Plan Funding

Tawas Point Lighthouse Repairs Highlight First List of Building Michigan Together Plan Funding

July 24, 2022
by jonkatje
Lighthouses

When we visited Tawas Point State Park and the historic Tawas Point Lighthouse earlier in July, I was surprised to see that the lighthouse tower…

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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 jonkatje
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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7 Reasons Why Baraga State Park Is A Perfect Base Camp for Upper Peninsula Adventure

7 Reasons Why Baraga State Park Is A Perfect Base Camp for Upper Peninsula Adventure

July 16, 2022
by jonkatje
Camping

Out of all the state parks we’ve camped at in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, one of the handful we find ourselves returning to frequently is Baraga…

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The Ultimate Michigan State Park Tour (Upper Peninsula Edition)

The Ultimate Michigan State Park Tour (Upper Peninsula Edition)

February 5, 2022
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

Michigan is home to more than 100 state parks, and more than 20 of those are located in the Upper Peninsula. As we continue our…

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Two of Our Favorite Michigan State Parks Are 100 Years Old in 2022

Two of Our Favorite Michigan State Parks Are 100 Years Old in 2022

January 23, 2022
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

The Michigan state parks system dates back to 1919, and has grown to include more 100 state parks and recreation areas and 16 state harbors…

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Travel the Mitten - Our 100 Favorite Michigan Photos of 2021

Travel the Mitten – Our 100 Favorite Michigan Photos of 2021

December 24, 2021
by jonkatje
Arts and Entertainment

Photography has always been an important part of what we do here at Travel the Mitten, as we feel that visual media helps better tell…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Warren Woods State Park in Three Oaks

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Warren Woods State Park in Three Oaks

August 10, 2021
by jonkatje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Michigan Sunset Lake Michigan Wilderness State Park

Michigan’s Wilderness State Park Could Win Best State Park For RVers Award

July 5, 2021
by Chris Katje
Camping, Vacation

One of Michigan’s state parks is up for an award from 10best.com, a unit of USA Today. Wilderness State Park is one of 20 state…

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The Best Michigan State Parks for Fall Color

The Best Michigan State Parks for Fall Color

September 27, 2020
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Fall color in Michigan is among the best in the country (and according to 10best the Upper Peninsula is #1) thanks to our beautiful scenery…

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