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William Mitchell State Park in Cadillac is a Water Recreation Paradise

William Mitchell State Park in Cadillac is a Water Recreation Paradise

August 10, 2020
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

This year marks the 100th anniversary of William Mitchell State Park, a 334 acre park in Cadillac that has access to both Lake Cadillac and…

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Otsego Lake State Park - Camping, Swimming and Fishing in Gaylord

Otsego Lake State Park – Camping, Swimming and Fishing in Gaylord

April 10, 2018
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

On our trip to Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula last fall we spent a night camping at Otsego Lake State Park in Gaylord. There…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Rosy Mound Natural Area, Ottawa County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Rosy Mound Natural Area, Ottawa County

March 21, 2017
by jonkatje
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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Muskallonge State Park - Camping and Outdoor Recreation in a Secluded Setting

Muskallonge State Park – Camping and Outdoor Recreation in a Secluded Setting

September 21, 2015
by jonkatje
Camping

It takes a bit of work to get to Muskallonge State Park, a hidden gem in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan that is 28 miles…

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Van Riper State Park - Camping and Recreation on the Shores of Lake Michigamme in Marquette County

Van Riper State Park – Camping and Recreation on the Shores of Lake Michigamme in Marquette County

September 17, 2015
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to more than a dozen stunning state parks. We recently profiled Bewabic State Park in the Western U.P., and we’ve…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Great Sand Bay in Keweenaw County

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Great Sand Bay in Keweenaw County

August 8, 2015
by jonkatje
Landmarks, 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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Photo Gallery Friday: Petoskey State Park

Photo Gallery Friday: Petoskey State Park

July 10, 2015
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

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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12 Breathtaking Beaches on Michigan's Lake Superior Shoreline

12 Breathtaking Beaches on Michigan’s Lake Superior Shoreline

June 9, 2015
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Vacation

The Lower Peninsula beaches along the Lake Michigan shoreline continue to garner nationwide attention for their scenic dunes and sandy swimming areas. It may be…

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J.W. Wells State Park - Camping and More on Lake Michigan's Green Bay

J.W. Wells State Park – Camping and More on Lake Michigan’s Green Bay

March 16, 2015
by jonkatje
Camping

On M-35 between Menominee and Cedar River in Menominee County lies one of Michigan’s most beautiful campgrounds in the western Upper Peninsula. Named for an…

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Michigan State Parks That Border Lake Michigan

Michigan State Parks That Border Lake Michigan

February 15, 2015
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

The state of Michigan boasts one of the best state park systems in that nation, with more than 100 parks and recreation areas that see…

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