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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 Jonathan Katje
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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Photo Gallery: Platte River Kayak Trip at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Photo Gallery: Platte River Kayak Trip at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

August 8, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Kayak Trips

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of Michigan’s most popular destinations, with its breathtaking views and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. In addition to its…

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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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The Best Michigan Beach: Is Your Favorite Up For An Award?

The Best Michigan Beach: Is Your Favorite Up For An Award?

May 2, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Just in time for warmer temperatures, 10best.com is back with another Reader’s Choice Poll. Actually, there are six new polls, looking for the best beach…

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My 5 Favorite Places in Michigan: Lauren Duski – The Voice Contestant and Michigan Native

March 15, 2017
by Chris Katje
5 Favorite Places in Michigan

Lauren Duski, a Gaylord, Michigan native is competing on the current season of “The Voice”. The show, which airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8pm, is…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Pokemon in Michigan on Pokemon Go

Photo Gallery Friday: Pokemon in Michigan on Pokemon Go

September 9, 2016
by Chris Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Pokemon Go took mobile gaming by storm in July. The game from Niantic Labs, partially owned by Nintendo, uses augmented reality and was one of…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Pyramid Point Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Pyramid Point Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

September 6, 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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Photo Gallery Friday: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Photo Gallery Friday: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

September 2, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…

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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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Get in Free to Michigan National Parks Throughout 2016 to Celebrate Centennial

Get in Free to Michigan National Parks Throughout 2016 to Celebrate Centennial

April 21, 2016
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

The National Park Service is inviting visitors to Find Their Park in 2016. This coincides with the centennial anniversary of our country’s National Park Service…

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