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2024 Birds of Michigan Photo Gallery

2024 Birds of Michigan Photo Gallery

December 30, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

2024 was another great year for our birdwatching here in Michigan. As we traveled around the state this year we were able to visit more…

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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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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven

May 13, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

We recently had the chance to check out Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven and loved our first visit so much we came home asking ourselves…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Hudsonville Nature Center

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Hudsonville Nature Center

February 13, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Clay Cliffs Natural Area, Leelanau Conservancy

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Clay Cliffs Natural Area, Leelanau Conservancy

October 10, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Michigan Birds 2022: Photos of the Feathered Friends We Saw This Year

Michigan Birds 2022: Photos of the Feathered Friends We Saw This Year

December 21, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

We’ve spent most of time traveling Michigan looking for waterfalls, lighthouses, historic sites, and large wildlife. This year we expanded our focus to birdwatching as…

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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk, Houghton (PHOTO GALLERY)

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk, Houghton (PHOTO GALLERY)

July 21, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

Michigan is home to many great places to watch wildlife in its natural habitat, including the Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk in Houghton. The trail boardwalk is…

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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Arcadia Marsh in Manistee County

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Arcadia Marsh in Manistee County

May 26, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

Michigan is home to many great places to watch wildlife in its natural habitat, including the Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve in Manistee County. We recently…

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W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta: An Up Close Nature Experience the Whole Family Will Love

W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta: An Up Close Nature Experience the Whole Family Will Love

September 27, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Located just 15 minutes from both Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary offers an escape from city living as well as a…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Wege Foundation Natural Area, Lowell's "Outdoor Classroom"

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Wege Foundation Natural Area, Lowell’s “Outdoor Classroom”

May 11, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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