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1000 Foot Freighters of the Great Lakes: Our Guide to the Biggest Boats

1000 Foot Freighters of the Great Lakes: Our Guide to the Biggest Boats

December 15, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Uncategorized

Michigan is an excellent place for boatwatching, with shoreline on four of the five Great Lakes, the Soo Locks, and ports in Marquette, Detroit, Alpena,…

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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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Soo Locks Boat Tour 2024: An Incredible Maritime Adventure (Photo Gallery)

Soo Locks Boat Tour 2024: An Incredible Maritime Adventure (Photo Gallery)

August 19, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The main attraction in Michigan’s oldest city is the Soo Locks, a set of two (soon to be three) locks that allow freighters to make the journey from…

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Soo Locks To Close For Season Next Week: Our Favorite Freighter Photos from 2023

Soo Locks To Close For Season Next Week: Our Favorite Freighter Photos from 2023

January 11, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The Soo Locks will close for annual maintenance on January 15th, so we thought it would be a great time to look back at the…

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Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: 10 Awesome Things For Families and Kids

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: 10 Awesome Things For Families and Kids

July 9, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

As Michigan’s oldest city Sault Ste. Marie is full of historical attractions. As one of the bigger cities in the Upper Peninsula it also boasts…

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2022 Michigan Freighter Gallery: We Like Big Boats

2022 Michigan Freighter Gallery: We Like Big Boats

December 17, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

One of our favorite things to do while traveling around Michigan is see all the Great Lakes freighters that visit our port or pass by…

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Karl's Cuisine and Superior Coast Winery & Brewery, Sault Ste. Marie

Karl’s Cuisine and Superior Coast Winery & Brewery, Sault Ste. Marie

April 8, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

I love visiting Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and one of my favorite activities while there is watching Great Lakes freighters as they travel to and…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Soo Locks Boat Tours Lighthouse Cruise

Photo Gallery Friday: Soo Locks Boat Tours Lighthouse Cruise

July 12, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, 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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Saint Marys Falls Hydropower Plant, Sault Ste. Marie

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Saint Marys Falls Hydropower Plant, Sault Ste. Marie

March 4, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, 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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10 Things to See and Do in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

10 Things to See and Do in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

January 11, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

As Michigan’s oldest city, Sault Ste. Marie is full of historical attractions for all interest groups. The city’s position on the St. Mary’s River linking…

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