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Michigan’s unique location surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes makes it an optimal habitat for many animal species. Black bears, moose, wolves, deer,…
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A visit to the Upper Peninsula brings some of the best chances for wildlife viewing in the entire state, as black bears, moose, foxes, whitetail…
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Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…
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One of the more unique attractions in the Upper Peninsula, Oswald’s Bear Ranch gives visitors to the area the chance to get up close and…