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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Susan Creek Nature Preserve

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Susan Creek Nature Preserve

October 20, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Become a Keweenaw Explorer and Earn Rewards for Visiting Waterfalls, Watching Birds, and Eating Pasties

Become a Keweenaw Explorer and Earn Rewards for Visiting Waterfalls, Watching Birds, and Eating Pasties

October 17, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Birdwatching, History

The Keweenaw Peninsula has long been a favorite vacation destination for our family. We love the combination of outdoor adventure opportunities, great food, and plentiful…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Pintail Pond Trail (Rifle River State Recreation Area)

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Pintail Pond Trail (Rifle River State Recreation Area)

October 6, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Alpena Shipwreck Tours - Explore the Depths of Lake Huron

Alpena Shipwreck Tours – Explore the Depths of Lake Huron

October 4, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve covers 4,300 square miles of Lake Huron off the east coast of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. There…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Miners Memorial Heritage Park, Ironwood

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Miners Memorial Heritage Park, Ironwood

September 30, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Wildcat Falls - Scenic Hike Leads to Small Upper Peninsula Waterfall

Wildcat Falls – Scenic Hike Leads to Small Upper Peninsula Waterfall

September 23, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to hundreds of waterfalls, and while many visitors don’t make it past the well-known ones at Tahquamenon Falls State Park,…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Seven Bridges Natural Area, Kalkaska County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Seven Bridges Natural Area, Kalkaska County

September 1, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Improvements at Gaylord Elk View Park Make Wildlife Watching Even Easier

Improvements at Gaylord Elk View Park Make Wildlife Watching Even Easier

August 26, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

One of our favorite things to do when visiting Gaylord is to stop by the city’s Elk View Park to see the impressive elk herd…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lehman Nature Trails at Montcalm Community College

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lehman Nature Trails at Montcalm Community College

August 25, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Michilimackinac State Park: Planned Upgrades Will Enhance Visitor Experience at Popular Michigan Photo Spot

Michilimackinac State Park: Planned Upgrades Will Enhance Visitor Experience at Popular Michigan Photo Spot

August 21, 2026
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Many visitors to Mackinaw City have stopped at Michilimackinac State Park to photograph the Mackinac Bridge, see the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, or tour the…

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  • Michigan Trail Tuesday: Susan Creek Nature Preserve
  • Become a Keweenaw Explorer and Earn Rewards for Visiting Waterfalls, Watching Birds, and Eating Pasties
  • Michigan Trail Tuesday: Pintail Pond Trail (Rifle River State Recreation Area)
  • Alpena Shipwreck Tours – Explore the Depths of Lake Huron
  • Michigan Trail Tuesday: Miners Memorial Heritage Park, Ironwood

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