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Michigan Rocks! Our 10 Favorite Spots for Great Lakes Rockhounding

Michigan Rocks! Our 10 Favorite Spots for Great Lakes Rockhounding

March 22, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes, and as a result we have some amazing beaches throughout the Lower Peninsula and stunning…

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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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Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 5

Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 5

January 2, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
History

Abandoned places and ruins continue to fascinate travelers, as they provide a window into the past as well as some amazing pictures. Many Michigan abandoned…

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Best of Travel the Mitten: Our 22 Most Popular 2022 Michigan Articles

Best of Travel the Mitten: Our 22 Most Popular 2022 Michigan Articles

December 23, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Every year we like to look back and see which articles resonated with our readers. 2022 was an exceptionally good year for views and a…

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Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo - Amazing Animal Encounters and Family Fun (Photo Gallery)

Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo – Amazing Animal Encounters and Family Fun (Photo Gallery)

September 10, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

There’s still time to visit Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo this fall to make lasting memories with your family as you see the animals, check…

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Muskegon South Breakwater Light: Rusty Lake Michigan Beacon Will Soon Be Repaired

Muskegon South Breakwater Light: Rusty Lake Michigan Beacon Will Soon Be Repaired

July 17, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Back in April we made a trip out to Muskegon to get a look at a freighter (the Kaye E. Barker) that had become stuck…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Stand in Three States at the Tri State Marker

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Stand in Three States at the Tri State Marker

May 18, 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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These Two Michigan Lighthouses Will Receive MLAP Grants in 2022 From the "Save Our Lights" License Plates

These Two Michigan Lighthouses Will Receive MLAP Grants in 2022 From the “Save Our Lights” License Plates

March 12, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

We love Michigan lighthouses here at Travel the Mitten, and owe them a debt of gratitude for being the original catalyst for our exploration of…

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Michigan's Shortest Highway Leads to This Beautiful State Park

Michigan’s Shortest Highway Leads to This Beautiful State Park

March 5, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

It’s hard to drive anywhere in Michigan without seeing an M-22 sticker on a vehicle, and while we love and appreciate that famous scenic highway…

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Things To Do In Michigan Spring 2022 - Our A to Z Guide

Things To Do In Michigan Spring 2022 – Our A to Z Guide

March 1, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

We’ve made it through another Michigan winter, and now our attention turns to warmer weather and the renewal of spring. It’s time to get back…

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