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Roscommon Zoo - Family Fun in Northern Michigan

Roscommon Zoo – Family Fun in Northern Michigan

September 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

The Roscommon area in the northern Lower Peninsula is well-know for its outdoor recreation opportunities at Houghton Lake, North Higgins Lake State Park, South Higgins…

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Is Petoskey or Traverse City the Best Small Town in the Midwest?

Is Petoskey or Traverse City the Best Small Town in the Midwest?

March 8, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

It’s one of our favorite times of year, as USA Today launches a round of 10Best Reader’s Choice polls centered around small towns. Michigan is…

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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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Michigan Legacy Art Park - Nature, History, and Sculptures at Crystal Mountain (Thompsonville)

Michigan Legacy Art Park – Nature, History, and Sculptures at Crystal Mountain (Thompsonville)

August 7, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Many people visit Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville each year to ski, golf, attend a wedding or special event, or even to take a ride on the…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, North Higgins Lake State Park

Photo Gallery Friday: Michigan Civilian Conservation Corps Museum, North Higgins Lake State Park

November 23, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

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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Photo Gallery Friday: Dinosaur Gardens, Ossineke

Photo Gallery Friday: Dinosaur Gardens, Ossineke

July 27, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Dinosaur Gardens is one of Michigan’s most unique attractions and a great place for family fun. Located just a few miles south of Alpena in…

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Burnt Marshmallow Brewing, Petoskey

Burnt Marshmallow Brewing, Petoskey

April 12, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

On our Northern Michigan vacation last August, we spent a few days exploring the breweries in the Traverse City and Petoskey region. In addition to…

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Bee Well Mead & Cider, Bellaire

Bee Well Mead & Cider, Bellaire

January 4, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

Michigan has already built a solid reputation for producing some of the best craft beer in the country, and in the past few years we’ve…

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Hop Lot Brewing Company, Suttons Bay

Hop Lot Brewing Company, Suttons Bay

October 30, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

We’ve visited a lot of Michigan breweries over the last year, and Hop Lot Brewing Company in Suttons Bay has what we consider to be…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Ernest Hemingway Statue in Petoskey

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Ernest Hemingway Statue in Petoskey

September 30, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, 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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