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The Tower of History - Great Views of Sault Ste. Marie From 210 Feet Above It

The Tower of History – Great Views of Sault Ste. Marie From 210 Feet Above It

September 8, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Sault Ste. Marie in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a town full of history, dating back to its founding in 1668. There are many interesting sites…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Viking Ship Welcome Sign in Norway

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Viking Ship Welcome Sign in Norway

September 5, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
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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Upper Hand Brewery’s 906 Ale a Perfect Way to Celebrate the Upper Peninsula for 906 Day

Upper Hand Brewery’s 906 Ale a Perfect Way to Celebrate the Upper Peninsula for 906 Day

September 4, 2015
by Chris Katje
Breweries

Did you know the entire Upper Peninsula has only one area code? In 1961, the Upper Peninsula officially split from the 616 area code and…

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Piers Gorge and Misicot Falls - Menominee River State Recreation Area

Piers Gorge and Misicot Falls – Menominee River State Recreation Area

September 3, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

One of the most beautiful areas in the Western Upper Peninsula is Piers Gorge, a state recreation area south of Norway that features waterfalls, hiking…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort "Ski Bum" on US-2 Near Bessemer

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort “Ski Bum” on US-2 Near Bessemer

August 29, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
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: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Photo Gallery Friday: GarLyn Zoo in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

August 28, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

The Upper Peninsula might be one of the last places you’d expect to find a zoo that features tigers, bears and more – but GarLyn…

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Father Marquette National Memorial at Straits State Park in St. Ignace

Father Marquette National Memorial at Straits State Park in St. Ignace

August 27, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

French missionary and explorer Jacques Marquette had a big hand in founding and developing two of the most important cities in the Eastern Upper Peninsula…

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Haymeadow Falls and Campground - A Serene Waterfall in the Hiawatha National Forest

Haymeadow Falls and Campground – A Serene Waterfall in the Hiawatha National Forest

August 27, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Nestled in the Hiawatha National Forest northeast of Rapid River, visitors will find a serene and peaceful waterfall on Haymeadow Creek as well as a…

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GarLyn Zoo: See Tigers, Wolves, Bears and More in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

GarLyn Zoo: See Tigers, Wolves, Bears and More in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

August 21, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

On our most recent trip to the Upper Peninsula, we finally stopped at an attraction along US-2 that we had passed by many times over…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Kayaking Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore With Uncle Ducky Outdoors

Photo Gallery Friday: Kayaking Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore With Uncle Ducky Outdoors

August 21, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

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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