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Happy 20th Anniversary, William G. Milliken State Park!

Happy 20th Anniversary, William G. Milliken State Park!

May 1, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

When William G. Milliken State Park (then known as Tri-Centennial State Park) was dedicated in May of 2004, it became the first urban park in the…

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10 Years of Belle Isle Park As A State Park: 10 Things We Love To Do When We Visit

10 Years of Belle Isle Park As A State Park: 10 Things We Love To Do When We Visit

February 9, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

On February 10, 2014, Belle Isle Park officially became part of the Michigan state parks system. In the 10 years since then the state has invested…

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Can the Detroit International RiverWalk Three-Peat as Best Riverwalk in the Country?

Can the Detroit International RiverWalk Three-Peat as Best Riverwalk in the Country?

January 16, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

In one of the first Reader’s Choice polls of 2023 at USA Today/10best.com, the search is one for the Best Riverwalk in the United States….

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Belle Isle Aquarium - Detroit, Michigan

Belle Isle Aquarium – Detroit, Michigan

January 14, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Zoos

The Belle Isle Conservancy has done many great things to help improve the visitor experience on Belle Isle. One of the best things they were…

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William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, Detroit

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, Detroit

July 30, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more than 100 state parks and recreation areas, but only one is located in an urban setting. William G. Milliken State…

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Peche Island Rear Range Light, Marine City

Peche Island Rear Range Light, Marine City

May 8, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Peche Island Rear Range Light sits in a riverside park in Marine City, where it is easy to view. It has been there since…

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Windmill Point Light, Detroit

Windmill Point Light, Detroit

May 1, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Windmill Point Light in Detroit is definitely one of Michigan’s most noticeable or aesthetically pleasing lighthouses, but it marks an important stretch of the…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Belle Isle Park, Detroit

Photo Gallery Friday: Belle Isle Park, Detroit

March 10, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks, Lighthouses

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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William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse, Belle Isle

William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse, Belle Isle

December 29, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan is one of the state’s most unique beacons. It is one of only two…

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Detroit Red Wings Hockeytown 5K a Must Race for Fans

Detroit Red Wings Hockeytown 5K a Must Race for Fans

June 14, 2016
by Chris Katje
Sports

If you’re a Detroit Red Wings fan like I am, you’ll want to circle September 10th on your calendar. Better yet, you’ll go register right…

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