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Alpena, Michigan

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Alpena, Michigan

First click HERE to read and listen to the article. the picture to watch a video. Then, click HERE to watch a video about it. Last, click HERE to visit the Dinosaur Gardens Website.

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Michigan has 3,288 miles of shoreline.  This means Michigan has a lot of beaches!  Over 1,700 of that shoreline is in the Upper Peninsula. One of the best beaches is Miner's Beach in the Painted Rocks National Lakeshore. Click HERE to learn more. Then, click HERE for a video tour of Miner's Beach. Click HERE for a view of Miner's Castle Rock.

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Michigan has a mountain range in the Upper Peninsula called the Porcupine Mountains. First, click HERE to read and listen to an article. Click HERE to watch a video about the Porkies. Click HERE for another informational video.

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53 percent of the state of Michigan is covered in forest! Click HERE to read and listen to an article about Hiawatha. Click HERE to see a video that shows some of Michigan's beautiful forests.

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A cliff is a large mass of rock that is very tall and steep.  A cliff is almost straight up and down.  Michigan has a very famous cliff called The Pictured Rocks. This is found in the Upper Peninsula. Click HERE to read and listen to an article. Click HERE for a great look at Pictured Rocks. Click HERE to see a video of the Pictured Rocks.

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A strait is a narrow passage of water connecting two large bodies of water. The Straits of Mackinac are found between the top of the Lower Peninsula and the bottom of the Upper Peninsula. This strait connects Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. Click HERE to take a virtual flight over the Straits of Mackinac.

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Click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to see a video about skiing in Marquette. Click HERE to see a video about Marquette in the winter.

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Michigan has about 200 waterfalls! All but one of those waterfalls are in the Upper Peninsula.  The most famous waterfall in Michigan is the Tahquamenon Falls.  Click HERE to read and listen to an article. Click HERE to watch a video about the falls. Click HERE for a great view of the falls.

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A sand dune is a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind. Click HERE to read and listen to the article.

Click HERE to see a video about about the National Lakeshore from the Sable Falls to the Grand Sable Dunes.

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The Grand Hotel is located on Mackinac Island.  It opened in 1887 and has the longest front porch in the world.  First, click HERE to read and listen to an article. Then, click HERE to see a video about the Grand Hotel. Click HERE to learn 10 amazing facts about the Grand Hotel.

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Michigan has more lighthouses than any other state. Click HERE to read about two lighthouses in the Upper Peninsula. Click HERE to learn more about the Au Sable Light Station.

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The Mackinac Bridge connects the lower peninsula to the upper peninsula.  It is 5 miles long.  It is located at Mackinac City.  Click HERE to read more about the "Mighty Mac." Click HERE to visit the bridge's website. Click HERE to see a video from the top of the Mackinac Bridge. Click HERE for a great view of the bridge.

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The northernmost island in Michigan is home to the northernmost National Park in the United States. Isle Royale is located in Lake Superior. Click HERE to read and listen to an article about Isle Royale. Click HERE and HERE to watch videos about Isle Royale. Click HERE to see photos of the park's wildlife.

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An island is an area of land completely surrounded by water.  Michigan has many islands.  Our most famous island is Mackinac Island.  Click HERE to read and listen to an article. Click HERE to watch a video about Mackinac Island.

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The Soo Locks are located in Sault Ste. Marie.  These locks allow ships to cross safely between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes.  About 10,000 ships pass through the Soo Locks each year.  Click HERE to read and listen to the article. Click HERE to watch a video to learn more facts about the Soo Locks. Click HERE for another video.

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Northern Michigan is known for having great fudge. Kilwins is one of the great chocolate stores that sell fudge all with other chocolate and confections. First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE for a video.

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A bay is a body of water that is partly surround by land.  The Grand Traverse Bay is located on the Leelenau Peninsula in lower Michigan. Traverse City is located on the south end of the bay. Click HERE to read and listen to the article.

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53 percent of the state of Michigan is covered in forest! First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to visit the website. Click HERE to see a video that shows some of Michigan's beautiful forests.

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Michigan's state gem, the petoskey stone, can be found along the shores of the Great Lake. First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to learn more about the origins of the Petoskey Stone. Click HERE to read and listen to the book The Legend of The Petoskey Stone.

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Cherries and the National Cherry Festival

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Cherries and the National Cherry Festival

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Along Lake Michigan, many fruits grow plentiful. The most well-known of all are cherries. Each July, Traverse City hosts the National Cherry Festival. First, click HERE to read and listen about the festival. Then, click HERE to read and listen to learn more about cherries and the Michigan fruit belt. Click HERE to watch videos from the festival. Then, click HERE to learn how to pick cherries.

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Michigan has 3,288 miles of shoreline.  This means Michigan has a lot of beaches!  Some of the best beaches in Michigan are in Northern Michigan including Stearns Park Beach in Ludington, Empire Beach and Sleeping Bear Pointe Beach on Lake Michigan, and Hoeft Beach on Lake Huron. Click HERE to learn about Ludington. Click HERE to learn more.

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There are many fortresses, or forts, that were built by the French in Michigan. One of the most preserved and large forts is Michilimackinac. First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Click HERE to visit the website. Click HERE to take a virtual tour of the fort.

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An island is an area of land completely surrounded by water.  Michigan has many islands.  Click HERE to learn about Beaver Island and click HERE and HERE to watch a video. Click HERE to learn about Drummond Island and click HERE to watch a video about it.

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A sand dune is a hill or ridge of sand piled up by the wind. They are protected because the dunes are a National Lakeshore. First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Click HERE to watch a video. Click HERE to read and listen to the book The Legend of Sleeping Bear.

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The Old Mission Lighthouse is located in Traverse City.  At one time, there were as many as 247 lighthouses in Michigan. First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to see a video showing the Old Mission Lighthouse.

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A bay is a body of water that is partly surround by land.  The Saginaw Bay is a large bay in Michigan and forms the space between Michigan's thumb region and the rest of the lower peninsula. First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to see a video.

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This boat race started in 1925. Over 200 yachts compete to see who can finish the course first. It begins in Port Huron and ends at Mackinac Island. First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to watch a video about the race.

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Frankenmuth is a big tourist attraction in Michigan.  It is known for delicious chicken dinners and the world's largest Christmas store. First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to see some highlights of Frankenmuth.

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This park is on over 10,000 acres of land and is home to more than 280 different bird species. You can enjoy all the wildlife by using the car trails, bike trails, or hiking. First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to see a tour of the refuge.

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An island is an area of land completely surrounded by water.  Michigan has many islands. One of the islands in the Central East Region is Harsen's Island. First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to see a video about Harsens Island.

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The blue water bridge is the second busiest bridge in Michigan. Over 5 million vehicles cross this bridge every year.  It is a gateway from the United States to Canada. First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to learn more about the construction of the bridge.

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This unique rock formation is located in Lake Huron near the city of Port Austin. It is known as one of the 10 great wonders in Michigan. First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to watch a video on Turnip Rock.

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Thomas Edison moved to Port Huron, Michigan when he was seven years old. At the museum, you can learn about his childhood before he became a famous inventor. First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to see a video of the museum.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to see a video about the Grand River.

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Boats and boating--Equipment and supplies

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to see a video of the forest.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to watch a video about the Silver Lake Sand Dunes.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to see a video of the park.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to see a video about the Grand Rapids Public Museum. Click HERE to visit the museum's website.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to see some highlights from the submarine. Click HERE to watch a short video about the history of the submarine.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article, Then, click HERE to watch a video about the Tulip Festival. Click HERE to watch a video of Klompen Dancers.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Click HERE to see a video of Michigan Adventure.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article,  After reading, click HERE to see a video of a Saugatuck Beach.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Click HERE to watch a video to learn more. Then, click HERE to visit their website.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to learn more through a video. Last, click HERE to visit their website.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to visit the National Blueberry Festival website. Also click HERE to read and listen to more about Michigan's fruit belt.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. After reading, click HERE to see a video of the St. Joseph lighthouse. Then click HERE to read and listen to an article about the importance of lighthouses in Michigan.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to watch a video about the St. Joseph river.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to learn more about Berry Gordy, creator of the Motown Sound. Click HERE to listen to some famous singers that recorded the "Motown Sound" at Hitsville, USA.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to learn more about the Huron River Water Trail. Then click HERE to  watch a video about the Huron River Water Trail.

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First click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then click, HERE to see a video from the park. Last, click HERE to learn about Kensington Metro Park,.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to watch a video of the mill. After that, click HERE to visit their website.

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First click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to watch a video of Belle Isle.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to watch a video about the museum. Click HERE to visit the museum's website to learn more.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to watch a video about the Detroit Zoo.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to see a video of Comerica Park.

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First, click HERE to read and listen to the article. Then, click HERE to watch a video about Greenfield Village.