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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Alligator Hill Kilns at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Alligator Hill Kilns at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

January 27, 2023
by jonkatje
Roadside Attractions, Trails, Uncategorized

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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Here Are The Five Fee Free Days For Michigan National Parks in 2023

Here Are The Five Fee Free Days For Michigan National Parks in 2023

January 1, 2023
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Michigan is home to one national park, two national lakeshores, one national historic park, part of a national scenic trail, one national heritage area, and…

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10 Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 4

10 Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 4

December 20, 2022
by jonkatje
History

Abandoned places and ruins continue to fascinate travelers, as they provide a window into the past as well as some amazing pictures. Many Michigan abandoned…

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Here are the Fee Free Days for Michigan National Parks Sites in 2022

Here are the Fee Free Days for Michigan National Parks Sites in 2022

January 10, 2022
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Each year the National Park Service offers a handful of “Fee Free Days” during which entrance fees are waived so that more people can get…

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2021 Was Another Record Breaking Year for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

2021 Was Another Record Breaking Year for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

January 7, 2022
by jonkatje
Family Trips

It wasn’t by much, but Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore set an all-time visitor attendance record in 2021. We like starting off a new year…

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2021 Year in Review: Our 21 Most Popular Posts

2021 Year in Review: Our 21 Most Popular Posts

December 30, 2021
by jonkatje
Arts and Entertainment

One of my favorite things to do at the end of each year is to look back at which of our posts got the most…

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Fees Will Begin in 2022: Everything You Need To Know

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Fees Will Begin in 2022: Everything You Need To Know

December 14, 2021
by jonkatje
Family Trips

On Monday the National Park Service announced the addition of entrance fees to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore as well as increases in current fees for…

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Is Michigan's Platte River Campground the Best Campground in America?

Is Michigan’s Platte River Campground the Best Campground in America?

July 6, 2021
by jonkatje
Camping

Just in time for the last two months of summer, a new set of Reader’s Choice polls are up at 10best.com. Current contests are focused…

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A Deeper Look at a Record Breaking 2020 at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

A Deeper Look at a Record Breaking 2020 at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

February 27, 2021
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

2020 was a year of constant change and constant surprises due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of our national parks saw a decline in…

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Historic Sleeping Bear Inn Could Soon Be Michigan's Most Popular Bed and Breakfast

Historic Sleeping Bear Inn Could Soon Be Michigan’s Most Popular Bed and Breakfast

January 9, 2021
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore continues to be one of the top destinations for summer vacations in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The National Park Service recently announced that plans…

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