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Is Mackinac Island the Best Place to Visit for Fall in the USA?

Is Mackinac Island the Best Place to Visit for Fall in the USA?

August 16, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

  A new collection of 10best.com Reader’s Choice polls has hit the internet, and this time the focus is on fall. Contests include Best Pumpkin…

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Victory Cruise Lines Will Return to the Great Lakes in 2025

Victory Cruise Lines Will Return to the Great Lakes in 2025

July 30, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

The Great Lakes cruise industry is alive and well, though this year saw the absence of two prominent boats. The Ocean Navigator and Ocean Voyager,…

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Mackinac Island: Best Summer Travel Destination in the Country?

Mackinac Island: Best Summer Travel Destination in the Country?

April 17, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Fresh off two big Michigan wins in USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice polls (Ludington for Best Historic Small Town and Saugatuck for Best Coastal…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Mackinac County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Mackinac County Lighthouses

March 4, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Mackinac County covers more than 2,000 square miles of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, as well as a trio of islands. St. Ignace and Mackinac Island are…

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Is Michigan Home to The Best Flower Festival in the U.S.?

Is Michigan Home to The Best Flower Festival in the U.S.?

February 19, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

We aren’t far from the start of spring, and USA Today/10best is back with another Reader’s Choice Poll looking for some of the best festivals…

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Two Mackinac Island Hotels Are In Running To Be Named Best in U.S.

Two Mackinac Island Hotels Are In Running To Be Named Best in U.S.

July 16, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips

Midway through the summer travel season, 10best.com has released its next round of Reader’s Choice Award finalists. Michigan has had a pretty good year with…

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Arrrr You Ready for the 2023 Great Lakes Pirate Festival?

Arrrr You Ready for the 2023 Great Lakes Pirate Festival?

May 15, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

If you’re in search of a unique family-friendly event in Northern Michigan this summer, then mark your calendar for Saturday, June 17th when the fourth…

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Great Lakes Cruise Ships: Coming This Summer to a Michigan Port Near You!

Great Lakes Cruise Ships: Coming This Summer to a Michigan Port Near You!

March 13, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

Over the past few years, more and more new travelers have visited Michigan. While our beautiful state has long been a great destination for vehicle-based…

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Mackinac Island, Marquette, Traverse City: Best Small Towns in the U.S.?

Mackinac Island, Marquette, Traverse City: Best Small Towns in the U.S.?

January 25, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Vacation

2023 isn’t even a month old and we already have a second round of 10best.com USA Today Reader’s Choice polls that give Michigan a chance…

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Mackinac Island: Best Historic Small Town in America?

Mackinac Island: Best Historic Small Town in America?

September 29, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Michigan cities have always been well-represented in the 10best.com Reader’s Choice Polls for Best Small Towns. The nominees for Best Historic Small Town, Best Small…

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