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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Verlen Kruger Statue, Portland

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Verlen Kruger Statue, Portland

April 28, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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Kayaking To The Portland Shipwreck at Besser Natural Area

Kayaking To The Portland Shipwreck at Besser Natural Area

July 23, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Kayak Trips

Kayaking has been a big part of our summer adventures over the last five years. In 2020 while visiting Drummond Island I had the chance…

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Visit 4 Historic Bridges in Portland, Michigan

Visit 4 Historic Bridges in Portland, Michigan

September 12, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Most Michigan towns of decent size have a historic local bridge. Portland in Ionia County has four historic bridges, and you can drive across one…

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20 "New To Us" Michigan Places We Visited in 2020

20 “New To Us” Michigan Places We Visited in 2020

December 17, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

2020 has been a challenging year for vacation plans, traveling, and well, just about everything else too. We took a break for a few months…

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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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