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Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail: Explore the Lake Huron Shoreline at These 30 Michigan Sites

Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Trail: Explore the Lake Huron Shoreline at These 30 Michigan Sites

January 17, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, History

We love visiting the Lake Huron shoreline in Northern Michigan to see the lighthouses, beaches, wildlife, and history on the “Sunrise Side.” On a few…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Alcona County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Alcona County Lighthouses

January 29, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

This is our sixth edition of the Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map series, and it focuses on Alcona County Lighthouses. Putting together a list of…

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US 23 Heritage Route - Things to See and Do on Michigan's Sunrise Side

US 23 Heritage Route – Things to See and Do on Michigan’s Sunrise Side

April 16, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The US 23 Heritage Route follows the Lake Huron shoreline through six counties in Northern Michigan, passing through small towns and past countless historic sites…

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Paul Bunyan Statues in Michigan - Where to Find the Legendary Lumberman

Paul Bunyan Statues in Michigan – Where to Find the Legendary Lumberman

October 20, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

Several Michigan towns claim to be the birthplace of legendary lumberman Paul Bunyan, with Oscoda having the best claim thanks to James McGillivray publishing stories in the…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Paul Bunyan & Babe The Blue Ox Statues, Ossineke

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Paul Bunyan & Babe The Blue Ox Statues, Ossineke

May 9, 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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