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Know Before You Go: Plan Ahead For Summer Construction at These Michigan State Parks

Know Before You Go: Plan Ahead For Summer Construction at These Michigan State Parks

May 23, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

With an influx of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (2021), many Michigan state parks are set to get some major upgrades in 2023…

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Fisherman's Island State Park in Charlevoix: Camping, Petoskey Stones, and a Stunning Lake Michigan Beach (Photo Gallery)

Fisherman’s Island State Park in Charlevoix: Camping, Petoskey Stones, and a Stunning Lake Michigan Beach (Photo Gallery)

April 16, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Fisherman’s Island State Park in Charlevoix has quickly become one of our favorite state parks over the past few years. The secluded Lake Michigan beach…

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These Four Michigan State Parks Turn 100 Years Old in 2023

These Four Michigan State Parks Turn 100 Years Old in 2023

March 19, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

The first Michigan state park dates back to 1919, and more than 100 have joined it since then. Four of our Michigan state parks will…

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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 Jonathan Katje
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 Jonathan Katje
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 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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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 Jonathan Katje
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 Jonathan Katje
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 Jonathan Katje
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 Jonathan Katje
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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