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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Quincy Dryhouse Ruins, Hancock

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Quincy Dryhouse Ruins, Hancock

January 15, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

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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Muskegon is Home to the Oldest Statue of President William McKinley

Muskegon is Home to the Oldest Statue of President William McKinley

September 23, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States, and was in the beginning of his second term when he was assassinated in 1901. A…

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Visit 4 Historic Bridges in Portland, Michigan

Visit 4 Historic Bridges in Portland, Michigan

September 12, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Most Michigan towns of decent size have a historic local bridge. Portland in Ionia County has four historic bridges, and you can drive across one…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Midland County Courthouse

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Midland County Courthouse

August 30, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Currie Parkway Bridge, Midland

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Currie Parkway Bridge, Midland

August 9, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

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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The Tridge in Midland is One of Michigan's Coolest and Most Unique Bridges

The Tridge in Midland is One of Michigan’s Coolest and Most Unique Bridges

July 16, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

You may have noticed that we have a slight fascination with Michigan’s bridges (see our Historic Bridges of Michigan page) and we recently visited one…

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Photo Gallery Friday: McCourtie Park and its Cement Wooden Bridges

Photo Gallery Friday: McCourtie Park and its Cement Wooden Bridges

April 23, 2021
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 a few pictures just aren’t enough…

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River Raisin National Battlefield Park Saw Record Crowds in 2020

River Raisin National Battlefield Park Saw Record Crowds in 2020

April 19, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

2020 was a record year for a handful of national parks across the country, and three of the parks that saw record crowds were here…

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Michigan's Oldest Covered Bridge Turns 150 This Year

Michigan’s Oldest Covered Bridge Turns 150 This Year

January 19, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Few wooden covered bridges remain in Michigan, and very few of those that remain (four by our count) are open to vehicle traffic. The Fallasburg…

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Michigan Landmarks: Portage Lake Lift Bridge

Michigan Landmarks: Portage Lake Lift Bridge

December 6, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

The Portage Lake Lift Bridge (Houghton-Hancock Bridge) is one of Michigan’s engineering marvels and the only connection between Houghton and the rest of the Keweenaw…

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