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Roscommon Zoo - Family Fun in Northern Michigan

Roscommon Zoo – Family Fun in Northern Michigan

September 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

The Roscommon area in the northern Lower Peninsula is well-know for its outdoor recreation opportunities at Houghton Lake, North Higgins Lake State Park, South Higgins…

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Travel the Mitten Best of 2023: Our 23 Most Viewed Posts This Year

Travel the Mitten Best of 2023: Our 23 Most Viewed Posts This Year

December 17, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

One of my favorite things to do each year is look back at what our most viewed posts were. This helps for future planning by…

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Detroit Zoo 2023: Photo Gallery and Favorite Things From Our Visit

Detroit Zoo 2023: Photo Gallery and Favorite Things From Our Visit

August 17, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

It had been close to 30 years since Chris and I had visited the Detroit Zoo. In July, we each made a trip to this…

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Photo Gallery Friday: John Ball Zoo Lantern Festival 2023

Photo Gallery Friday: John Ball Zoo Lantern Festival 2023

June 9, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

For the past two months, John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids has hosted a unique event that is the first of its kind to visit…

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Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo - Amazing Animal Encounters and Family Fun (Photo Gallery)

Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo – Amazing Animal Encounters and Family Fun (Photo Gallery)

September 10, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

There’s still time to visit Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo this fall to make lasting memories with your family as you see the animals, check…

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Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park Is Open For 2022 With Exciting New Changes (Photo Gallery)

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park Is Open For 2022 With Exciting New Changes (Photo Gallery)

May 3, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

For almost 10 years now Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park has been one of our favorite zoos in Michigan. Located in Alto, this family-friendly and…

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Zoorassic Park at Binder Park Zoo: A First Look at the Interactive Dinosaur Exhibit (PHOTOS)

Zoorassic Park at Binder Park Zoo: A First Look at the Interactive Dinosaur Exhibit (PHOTOS)

September 26, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek recently opened an exciting new exhibit: Zoorassic Park. There are no live animals in this exhibit yet it will…

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Bricklive Animal Exhibit Leaving John Ball Zoo November 8: Photo Gallery

Bricklive Animal Exhibit Leaving John Ball Zoo November 8: Photo Gallery

November 1, 2020
by Chris Katje
Zoos

The popular Bricklive animal exhibit that was part of John Ball Zoo since May will be leaving after November 7. The exhibit that features Lego-like…

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Rock Roar & Pour at John Ball Zoo: An Adults-Only Evening of Beer, Music, and Animal Encounters

Rock Roar & Pour at John Ball Zoo: An Adults-Only Evening of Beer, Music, and Animal Encounters

August 12, 2019
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit a zoo when there aren’t any kids there? Have you ever wanted to crack…

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Top 10 Family Friendly Upper Peninsula Destinations

Top 10 Family Friendly Upper Peninsula Destinations

May 24, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is well-known and highly regarded for its unspoiled natural beauty. Life north of the Mackinac Bridge happens at a slower pace, and…

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