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Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail: Explore the Lake Huron Shoreline at These 30 Michigan Sites

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail: Explore the Lake Huron Shoreline at These 30 Michigan Sites

January 17, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, History

We love visiting the Lake Huron shoreline in Northern Michigan to see the lighthouses, beaches, wildlife, and history on the “Sunrise Side.” On a few…

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Presque Isle Front Range Light and Park - Lake Huron

Presque Isle Front Range Light and Park – Lake Huron

December 17, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Be sure to check out our Ultimate Michigan Lighthouse Road Trip: Lower Peninsula post If it weren’t for the Michigan historical marker and township park…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sugarloaf Mountain, Marquette

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sugarloaf Mountain, Marquette

November 29, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…

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Middle Island Lighthouse - Lake Huron

Middle Island Lighthouse – Lake Huron

December 30, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Middle Island Lighthouse stands guard in the middle of a tough stretch of Lake Huron north of Alpena and south of Presque Isle. Constructed in…

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New Presque Isle Light Station on Lake Huron - Visit One of the Tallest Lights on the Great Lakes

New Presque Isle Light Station on Lake Huron – Visit One of the Tallest Lights on the Great Lakes

October 26, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The stretch of Lake Huron from Cheboygan to Alpena was one of the most dangerous for mariners in the 1800s and 1900s, and several lighthouses…

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10 Amazing Places for Fall Color in Michigan's Lower Peninsula

10 Amazing Places for Fall Color in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula

September 19, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Cooler temperatures and shorter days are just a few of the signs that summer is drawing to a close and fall is almost upon us….

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My 5 Favorite Places in Michigan: Sam Reese – Production Manager Upper Hand Brewery

My 5 Favorite Places in Michigan: Sam Reese – Production Manager Upper Hand Brewery

July 28, 2015
by Chris Katje
5 Favorite Places in Michigan

At Upper Hand Brewery, beer is “brewed and bottled where its meant to be enjoyed”, meaning it is only available in the Upper Peninsula. A…

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5 Great Outdoor Activities For A Presque Isle County Day Trip

5 Great Outdoor Activities For A Presque Isle County Day Trip

April 24, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, Waterfalls

Presque Isle County offers spectacular scenery on the northern part of Michigan’s Lake Huron shoreline, and the area is also rich in history. We’ve enjoyed…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Michigan's Lake Huron Lighthouses

Photo Gallery Friday: Michigan’s Lake Huron Lighthouses

April 3, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

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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Old Presque Isle Lighthouse - 175 Years of History on the Shores of Lake Huron

Old Presque Isle Lighthouse – 175 Years of History on the Shores of Lake Huron

February 28, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

This beacon on Lake Huron is one of the oldest remaining in Michigan, with its history dating back to the 1840s. The white brick tower…

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