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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Houdek Dunes Natural Area, Leland

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Houdek Dunes Natural Area, Leland

September 19, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Explore The Ruins of Ford's Haven Hill Estate and More at Highland State Recreation Area

Explore The Ruins of Ford’s Haven Hill Estate and More at Highland State Recreation Area

June 13, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Highland State Recreation Area is a massive park that offers many different ways to get out and enjoy nature. It is also home to some…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Black River Preserve, South Haven

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Black River Preserve, South Haven

June 6, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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15 Things We Love About Ludington As We Celebrate Its 150th Anniversary

15 Things We Love About Ludington As We Celebrate Its 150th Anniversary

May 18, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips

Ludington will celebrate a milestone anniversary in 2023 and there are plenty of events planned to help make sure this sesquicentennial is a year to…

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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Birds are Everywhere at Asylum Lake Preserve in Kalamazoo

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Birds are Everywhere at Asylum Lake Preserve in Kalamazoo

May 14, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails, Wildlife

One of our 2023 Michigan travel goals is to spend more time looking for wildlife, especially birds. Our state has some amazing parks and trails…

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Best of Travel the Mitten: Our 22 Most Popular 2022 Michigan Articles

Best of Travel the Mitten: Our 22 Most Popular 2022 Michigan Articles

December 23, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Every year we like to look back and see which articles resonated with our readers. 2022 was an exceptionally good year for views and a…

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Vacation Week on Drummond Island - 2022 Photo Gallery

Vacation Week on Drummond Island – 2022 Photo Gallery

October 25, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Drummond Island is an all-seasons vacation paradise in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The third largest island in Lake Huron, Drummond Island offers 129 miles of mostly…

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Michigan Legacy Art Park - Nature, History, and Sculptures at Crystal Mountain (Thompsonville)

Michigan Legacy Art Park – Nature, History, and Sculptures at Crystal Mountain (Thompsonville)

August 7, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Many people visit Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville each year to ski, golf, attend a wedding or special event, or even to take a ride on the…

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Holland's Outdoor Discovery Center: Trails, Wildlife, and Free Fun for the Whole Family

Holland’s Outdoor Discovery Center: Trails, Wildlife, and Free Fun for the Whole Family

July 25, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Holland is know for its beautiful beaches and water recreation opportunities on Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan, its Dutch heritage and the annual Tulip Time…

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Mayfield Pond Park: Fishing, Trails, and History in Northern Michigan

Mayfield Pond Park: Fishing, Trails, and History in Northern Michigan

May 30, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, History

Some of our the best parks we’ve found in Michigan have been either by accident or because we were already in the same area looking…

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