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Wilcox Palmer Shah Preserve in Elk Rapids: A Beautiful Beach on Lake Michigan

Wilcox Palmer Shah Preserve in Elk Rapids: A Beautiful Beach on Lake Michigan

May 25, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy protects more than 50 preserves and natural areas in the northern Lower Peninsula. We’ve loved exploring the trails at…

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Walk of Art Sculpture Park in Elk Rapids: Explore the Trails and Art by Lake Michigan

Walk of Art Sculpture Park in Elk Rapids: Explore the Trails and Art by Lake Michigan

May 4, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

One of our goals for this year with Travel the Mitten was to explore at least two new sculpture parks. We’ve loved previous visits to…

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Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 5

Michigan Abandoned Places and Ruins Worth Checking Out: Part 5

January 2, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
History

Abandoned places and ruins continue to fascinate travelers, as they provide a window into the past as well as some amazing pictures. Many Michigan abandoned…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Island House, Elk Rapids

Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Island House, Elk Rapids

September 15, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

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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