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12 Things to See and Do at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan

12 Things to See and Do at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan

November 2, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

In 2013, the Michigan DNR added Belle Isle Park in Detroit to its amazing portfolio of state parks and recreation areas. This 982-acre island can…

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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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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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Tanger Outlets in Byron Center Opens On July 31: A List of Nearby Attractions

Tanger Outlets in Byron Center Opens On July 31: A List of Nearby Attractions

July 10, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The much-anticipated Tanger Outlets center in Byron Center is set to open at the end of July, and extra work crews have been called in…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Potter Park Zoo in Lansing

Photo Gallery Friday: Potter Park Zoo in Lansing

June 19, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

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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5 Family Friendly Animal Attractions in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

5 Family Friendly Animal Attractions in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

June 10, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

A visit to the Upper Peninsula brings some of the best chances for wildlife viewing in the entire state, as black bears, moose, foxes, whitetail…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto, MI

Photo Gallery Friday: Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park in Alto, MI

May 1, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park will open its doors at 10 a.m. today for its fifth season of being open to the public. While it…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek

Photo Gallery Friday: Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek

April 10, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

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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Michigan Sea Life Aquarium: Our Review of Michigan's Newest and Largest Aquarium

Michigan Sea Life Aquarium: Our Review of Michigan’s Newest and Largest Aquarium

January 23, 2015
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

 See 25 More Pictures From Our Trip Planning a Long Visit or Weekend Trip? Here’s Some Nearby Activities Despite our Michigan travel blog being up…

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DeYoung Family Zoo - See Lions, Tigers and Bears in the Upper Peninsula!

DeYoung Family Zoo – See Lions, Tigers and Bears in the Upper Peninsula!

January 11, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

Tucked away in the southwest corner of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula just 15 miles from Menominee, the DeYoung Family Zoo boasts a collection of more than…

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