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Kent County Parks: Our Guide To 40+ Amazing Sites

Kent County Parks: Our Guide To 40+ Amazing Sites

May 7, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

There are close to 40 great parks and trails that are part of the Kent County Parks system in the greater Grand Rapids area. These…

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Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

March 4, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Ludington is one of Michigan’ most popular lakeshore destinations, and the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse is one of its most iconic landmarks. Walking out to…

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See the Historic Train Trestle and a Waterfall at Schutmaat Park in Hamilton

See the Historic Train Trestle and a Waterfall at Schutmaat Park in Hamilton

December 6, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is full of many charming small-town parks, and we recently had the chance to explore Schutmaat Park in Hamilton. This park is located on…

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Take a Whimsical Stroll Through Portland's Leik Grove

Take a Whimsical Stroll Through Portland’s Leik Grove

October 1, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

We’ve discovered many excellent parks while traveling around the state, and Portland’s Leik Grove stands out among the new ones we discovered this year. Located…

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Peninsula Point Light, Hiawatha National Forest

Peninsula Point Light, Hiawatha National Forest

September 9, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Peninsula Point Light is one of the Upper Peninsula less-visited lighthouses, but the drive in to this remote beacon is worth the reward for…

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Leslie E. Tassell Park and Cascade Dam, Grand Rapids

Leslie E. Tassell Park and Cascade Dam, Grand Rapids

September 30, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

The Grand Rapids, Michigan area is home to countless parks and open spaces that offer opportunities for picnics, family excursions, quiet reflection, outdoor recreation and…

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Robert H. Manning Memorial Lighthouse, Empire

Robert H. Manning Memorial Lighthouse, Empire

July 16, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more than 120 lighthouses, and one of the most amazing things when considering that number is that for the most part,…

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Fort Gratiot Lighthouse - Michigan's Oldest Lighthouse, Port Huron

Fort Gratiot Lighthouse – Michigan’s Oldest Lighthouse, Port Huron

January 12, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

We’ve mentioned a few times before that Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state in the country, but did you know that…

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Croton and Hardy Dams in Newaygo County - Historic Landmarks on the Muskegon River

Croton and Hardy Dams in Newaygo County – Historic Landmarks on the Muskegon River

October 22, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Michigan’s wild and roaring rivers are great places for boating, fishing, tubing, kayaking, swimming and many more outdoor activities. They are also home to a…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Historic 57th Street Bridge in Allegan County (New Richmond Bridge Park)

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Historic 57th Street Bridge in Allegan County (New Richmond Bridge Park)

October 10, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

Allegan County is home to two of the state’s most historic bridges – the Second Street Bridge in Allegan and the 57th Street Bridge (also…

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