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Copper Country and the Keweenaw Peninsula: A Practical Guide

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Sugarloaf Mountain and Presque Isle: Easy Lake Superior Views Near Marquette

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Tundra-Bound - A January Vacation to the Upper Peninsula

Five days of frozen waterfalls, ice caves, and quiet roads in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

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Manistee River trail loop in Manistee National Forest

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Metro Detroit’s Top 8 Outdoor Escapes for 2026

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About Mitten Expedition

The original creators and authors of many of the stories on mittenexpedition.com were Jake Hooker and Michelle Guilbault. They owned and operated the site until 2022, when Thumbwind Publications purchased their expired domain name. We reached out to ...

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Metro Detroit's Top 6 Secret Lakes For Paddlers

Summer in the Mitten... There are few things more precious to outdoor-loving Michiganders

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A Michiganders Weekend Guide to Exploring Ohio's Wilderness

Who Knew Ohio Could Be So Pretty?

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Discover Michigan's Canyon Falls

A Mini Grand Canyon Adventure

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Bouncing Around Sugarloaf Mountain, Presque Isle and Black Rocks

Wonderful exploring near Marquette

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Best Places To Dumpster Dive In Michigan

Dumpster diving, the practice of searching through commercial or residential waste to find items that have been discarded but are still helpful, is gaining popularity for various reasons. Many people are drawn to dumpster diving to find hidden treasu...

Jul 20, 202413 min read7.5K

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