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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Charlevoix Depot

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Charlevoix Depot

May 23, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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The Charlevoix Mushroom Houses: How You Can Stay In Some of Michigan's Most Unique Homes

The Charlevoix Mushroom Houses: How You Can Stay In Some of Michigan’s Most Unique Homes

May 3, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

We love visiting Charlevoix and stopping at the beach, walking out to the lighthouse, dining and shopping downtown, and learning about history. One thing that…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Charlevoix County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Charlevoix County Lighthouses

January 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

It has been some time since we published a Michigan lighthouse county guide! We’ve covered more than 10 Michigan counties with these posts so far…

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Fisherman's Island State Park in Charlevoix: Camping, Petoskey Stones, and a Stunning Lake Michigan Beach (Photo Gallery)

Fisherman’s Island State Park in Charlevoix: Camping, Petoskey Stones, and a Stunning Lake Michigan Beach (Photo Gallery)

April 16, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Fisherman’s Island State Park in Charlevoix has quickly become one of our favorite state parks over the past few years. The secluded Lake Michigan beach…

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Fisherman's Island State Park (Charlevoix): Michigan's Best Spot for Petoskey Stones

Fisherman’s Island State Park (Charlevoix): Michigan’s Best Spot for Petoskey Stones

September 5, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

We’ve visited many Lake Michigan beaches between Manistee and Mackinaw City over the years, and have been lucky enough to find Petoskey stone (Michigan’s state…

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Petoskey Stone Hunting: 10 Beaches Where You Can Find Michigan's State Stone

Petoskey Stone Hunting: 10 Beaches Where You Can Find Michigan’s State Stone

June 16, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

The Petoskey stone has been Michigan’s state stone since 1965, and has been one of the most sought-after beach treasures in the Northern Lower Peninsula…

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Charlevoix Michigan Picked Top October Destination by Expedia

Charlevoix Michigan Picked Top October Destination by Expedia

August 28, 2018
by Chris Katje
Vacation

One of the largest travel websites has selected a small Michigan town as the best place in the country to visit in the month of…

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Things to Do in Michigan Winter 2017 - A to Z Guide

Things to Do in Michigan Winter 2017 – A to Z Guide

December 4, 2017
by Chris Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips, Vacation

Michigan winters are known for being long, snow-filled, cold, and unpredictable. After a pretty mild winter in 2016-17, all indications are pointing to the upcoming…

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Charlevoix, Saugatuck: Best Midwestern Small Town?

Charlevoix, Saugatuck: Best Midwestern Small Town?

March 28, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Another 10best.com Reader’s Choice poll is up, and once again we have multiple Michigan locations in the running – this time Charlevoix and Saugatuck are…

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Charlevoix South Pier Light, Lake Michigan

Charlevoix South Pier Light, Lake Michigan

February 2, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Charlevoix South Pier Light marks the channel entrance from Lake Michigan to Round Lake/Lake Charlevoix (the state’s third largest inland lake) in Charlevoix, a…

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