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2024 Year in Review: Our 24 Most Viewed Posts This Year

2024 Year in Review: Our 24 Most Viewed Posts This Year

December 27, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

2024 was a busy year for us here at Travel the Mitten, as we made our way around the state visiting parks, nature preserves, waterfalls,…

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Harris Gardens: A Stunning Sculpture Park at North Central Michigan College

Harris Gardens: A Stunning Sculpture Park at North Central Michigan College

August 5, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

North Central Michigan College is a community college in Petoskey, Michigan that sees around 2,300 students attend classes each year. The campus is located southeast…

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A Petoskey Sunset Cruise Aboard the Harbor Princess: A Scenic Trip You Won't Want to Miss

A Petoskey Sunset Cruise Aboard the Harbor Princess: A Scenic Trip You Won’t Want to Miss

July 25, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Uncategorized

Petoskey is one of northern Michigan’s best summer destinations, with its vibrant and historic downtown, beautiful sand beaches, miles of trails, parks, and Lake Michigan…

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Is Petoskey or Traverse City the Best Small Town in the Midwest?

Is Petoskey or Traverse City the Best Small Town in the Midwest?

March 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

It’s one of our favorite times of year, as USA Today launches a round of 10Best Reader’s Choice polls centered around small towns. Michigan is…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Emmet County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Emmet County Lighthouses

December 13, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Emmet County is one of our state’s smallest counties by land area yet it is home to roughly 33,000 Michiganders. Petoskey is Emmet County’s largest…

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Petoskey Stone Hunting: 10 Beaches Where You Can Find Michigan's State Stone

Petoskey Stone Hunting: 10 Beaches Where You Can Find Michigan’s State Stone

June 16, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

The Petoskey stone has been Michigan’s state stone since 1965, and has been one of the most sought-after beach treasures in the Northern Lower Peninsula…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission, Petoskey

Michigan Roadside Attractions: St. Francis Solanus Indian Mission, Petoskey

July 28, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Bishop Frederic Baraga is one of Michigan’s most important historical figures of the 1800s. In other posts we’ve highlighted sites you can visit that Baraga…

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Burnt Marshmallow Brewing, Petoskey

Burnt Marshmallow Brewing, Petoskey

April 12, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

On our Northern Michigan vacation last August, we spent a few days exploring the breweries in the Traverse City and Petoskey region. In addition to…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Ernest Hemingway Statue in Petoskey

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Ernest Hemingway Statue in Petoskey

September 30, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, 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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North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Returns For A Second Year

North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Returns For A Second Year

May 4, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Following a highly successful Hike 100 Challenge to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the national park system in 2016, the North Country Trail Association is once…

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