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1000 Foot Freighters of the Great Lakes: Our Guide to the Biggest Boats

1000 Foot Freighters of the Great Lakes: Our Guide to the Biggest Boats

December 15, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
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Michigan is an excellent place for boatwatching, with shoreline on four of the five Great Lakes, the Soo Locks, and ports in Marquette, Detroit, Alpena,…

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2024 Freighters and Boats in Michigan Photo Gallery

2024 Freighters and Boats in Michigan Photo Gallery

November 10, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
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Michigan’s unique location with shoreline on four of the five Great Lakes makes it one of the best places to watch freighters as they travel….

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A Petoskey Sunset Cruise Aboard the Harbor Princess: A Scenic Trip You Won't Want to Miss

A Petoskey Sunset Cruise Aboard the Harbor Princess: A Scenic Trip You Won’t Want to Miss

July 25, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Uncategorized

Petoskey is one of northern Michigan’s best summer destinations, with its vibrant and historic downtown, beautiful sand beaches, miles of trails, parks, and Lake Michigan…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Alligator Hill Kilns at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Alligator Hill Kilns at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

January 27, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions, Trails, Uncategorized

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's Best Sunsets: Point Betsie Lighthouse

Michigan’s Best Sunsets: Point Betsie Lighthouse

April 24, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, Uncategorized

The Lake Michigan shoreline in Michigan is known for spectacular sunsets, and over the years we have been fortunate to experience some great photo opportunities…

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Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

March 27, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Trails, Uncategorized

Like many of the parks in the Ottawa County Parks system, Connor Bayou in Grand Haven is located near a body of water (the Grand…

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2021 Was Another Record Breaking Year For Mackinac Bridge Traffic

2021 Was Another Record Breaking Year For Mackinac Bridge Traffic

January 20, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Uncategorized

The Mackinac Bridge has been an iconic Michigan landmark since 1957, connecting the Lower Peninsula to the Upper Peninsula and providing millions of travelers one…

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Visit the Gladstone Lighthouse, One of Michigan's Newest Beacons

Visit the Gladstone Lighthouse, One of Michigan’s Newest Beacons

October 30, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, Uncategorized

We love Michigan lighthouses and are always on the hunt to visit ones we haven’t been to before. On a trip to the Upper Peninsula…

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Travel the Mitten 2019: A Look Back at Our 19 Most Popular Posts

Travel the Mitten 2019: A Look Back at Our 19 Most Popular Posts

January 13, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
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2019 marked a fifth year of operation for Travel the Mitten, and we were once again thrilled to see that so many people cared about…

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Photo Gallery Friday: ArtPrize 10 - Our Favorites

Photo Gallery Friday: ArtPrize 10 – Our Favorites

October 26, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
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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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