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Our 10 Michigan Travel Goals for 2024

Our 10 Michigan Travel Goals for 2024

January 5, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

As we close in on a decade of Travel the Mitten we have been fortunate to visit many of Michigan’s waterfalls, lighthouses, zoos, trails, state…

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Beer Cap Maps Grand Rapids Giveaway

Michigan Themed Holiday Gift Guide 2017 and Beer Cap Map Giveaway

December 4, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Books, Breweries, Family Trips, Vacation, Zoos

Kids can be easy to shop for, as they normally see what they want on commercials or other advertising mediums. It’s shopping for adults at…

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Michigan A to Z: Travel the Mitten's 2017 Summer Guide

Michigan A to Z: Travel the Mitten’s 2017 Summer Guide

May 29, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips

After a very wet April and a May that was slow to show signs of warming, we are finally ready for summer to reach the…

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Visit the Detroit Zoo Free Online Friday With Pure Michigan Virtual Tour

Visit the Detroit Zoo Free Online Friday With Pure Michigan Virtual Tour

July 16, 2015
by Chris Katje
Zoos

This Friday July 17th, you have the chance to visit the Detroit Zoo for free from the comfort of your own home. The zoo has…

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Michigan’s Largest Aquarium Offers Cheaper Visit With June Buy One Get One Free Deal

Michigan’s Largest Aquarium Offers Cheaper Visit With June Buy One Get One Free Deal

June 18, 2015
by Chris Katje
Zoos

We’re big fans of the Michigan Sea Life Aquarium here at Travel the Mitten. The largest aquarium in the state opened in January and has…

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Visit Sea Life Michigan Aquarium Through 25 Pictures

Visit Sea Life Michigan Aquarium Through 25 Pictures

January 24, 2015
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

On Thursday, my wife and two boys (2 1/2 and 8 months) attended the media preview event at Sea Life Michigan Aquarium with me. The…

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Detroit Zoo 2015 Season to be Highlighted by Penguins

Detroit Zoo 2015 Season to be Highlighted by Penguins

January 14, 2015
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

Did you know that the Detroit Zoo had the first facility in North America specifically for penguins. Back in 1968, the Detroit Zoo opened a…

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