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Know Before You Go: Mackinac Bridge Credit Card Fees Begin in 2025

Know Before You Go: Mackinac Bridge Credit Card Fees Begin in 2025

January 1, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

The Mackinac Bridge sees more than four million vehicle crossings each year, and the tolls that are collected from those vehicles help keep the bridge…

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2024 Freighters and Boats in Michigan Photo Gallery

2024 Freighters and Boats in Michigan Photo Gallery

November 10, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Uncategorized

Michigan’s unique location with shoreline on four of the five Great Lakes makes it one of the best places to watch freighters as they travel….

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Mackinaw Area Historical Society Heritage Village, Mackinaw City

Mackinaw Area Historical Society Heritage Village, Mackinaw City

October 2, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History

Mackinaw City is one of Michigan’s most popular destinations, with visitors coming each year to check out the shops, visit the lighthouse, head over to…

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Don't Miss the New Mackinaw Crossings Transformer This Summer!

Don’t Miss the New Mackinaw Crossings Transformer This Summer!

June 11, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

As we headed to the Upper Peninsula on May 31st we made a stop in Mackinaw City to stop at a few stores before crossing…

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2023 Was Another Record Traffic Year For The Mackinac Bridge

2023 Was Another Record Traffic Year For The Mackinac Bridge

February 11, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The Mackinac Bridge is one of Michigan’s most recognizable landmarks and a vital piece of highway infrastructure that connects our two peninsulas. Since 1957 it…

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Guns Across The Straits: An Amazing Experience At Colonial Michilimackinac

Guns Across The Straits: An Amazing Experience At Colonial Michilimackinac

August 23, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, History

Colonial Michilimackinac has been a part of family trips to Mackinaw City for more than 60 years, with visitors enjoying a stroll through the 18th…

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Celebrate 150 Years of the St. Helena Island Lighthouse With This Unique Trip

Celebrate 150 Years of the St. Helena Island Lighthouse With This Unique Trip

June 26, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

One of the Great Lakes’ greatest stories of lighthouse preservation in the St. Helena Island Lighthouse in Lake Michigan. Located on a small island just…

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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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Things To Do In Michigan Spring 2022 - Our A to Z Guide

Things To Do In Michigan Spring 2022 – Our A to Z Guide

March 1, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

We’ve made it through another Michigan winter, and now our attention turns to warmer weather and the renewal of spring. It’s time to get back…

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2021 Was Another Record Breaking Year For Mackinac Bridge Traffic

2021 Was Another Record Breaking Year For Mackinac Bridge Traffic

January 20, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Uncategorized

The Mackinac Bridge has been an iconic Michigan landmark since 1957, connecting the Lower Peninsula to the Upper Peninsula and providing millions of travelers one…

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