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Can Grand Rapids be Named Beer City USA for a Fifth Year in a Row?

Can Grand Rapids be Named Beer City USA for a Fifth Year in a Row?

January 31, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

Grand Rapids is on a four year run of domination in the Best Beer City polling, having also previously won the title in 2012 and…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Refitt Nature Preserve, Traverse City

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Refitt Nature Preserve, Traverse City

January 14, 2025
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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2024 Year in Review: Our 24 Most Viewed Posts This Year

2024 Year in Review: Our 24 Most Viewed Posts This Year

December 27, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

2024 was a busy year for us here at Travel the Mitten, as we made our way around the state visiting parks, nature preserves, waterfalls,…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Traverse City's World Champion Cow Statue at Historic Barns Park

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Traverse City’s World Champion Cow Statue at Historic Barns Park

August 9, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Turtle Cove Nature Preserve, Grand Traverse County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Turtle Cove Nature Preserve, Grand Traverse County

July 30, 2024
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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Is Petoskey or Traverse City the Best Small Town in the Midwest?

Is Petoskey or Traverse City the Best Small Town in the Midwest?

March 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

It’s one of our favorite times of year, as USA Today launches a round of 10Best Reader’s Choice polls centered around small towns. Michigan is…

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Beer City USA: Can Grand Rapids Make It Four Years In A Row?

Beer City USA: Can Grand Rapids Make It Four Years In A Row?

February 7, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

Each February USA Today’s 10Best ask readers to vote for the best beer and brewery related locations in the country, and for the last three…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Grand Traverse County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Grand Traverse County Lighthouses

January 15, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Grand Traverse County is home to nearly 100,000 residents and includes Traverse City, the most populated city in the northern Lower Peninsula. More than 460…

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Great Lakes Cruise Ships: Coming This Summer to a Michigan Port Near You!

Great Lakes Cruise Ships: Coming This Summer to a Michigan Port Near You!

March 13, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

Over the past few years, more and more new travelers have visited Michigan. While our beautiful state has long been a great destination for vehicle-based…

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Mackinac Island, Marquette, Traverse City: Best Small Towns in the U.S.?

Mackinac Island, Marquette, Traverse City: Best Small Towns in the U.S.?

January 25, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Vacation

2023 isn’t even a month old and we already have a second round of 10best.com USA Today Reader’s Choice polls that give Michigan a chance…

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