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Children Ski Free Program in Great Lakes Region

Winter, especially in the northern states, can be quite long. Therefore, it is important to find something for kids to do to get some...

Beaver Island – Lake Michigan’s Hidden Gem

Beaver Island is the largest Lake Michigan island. It is 13 miles (21 km) long, and 3 to 6 miles (5 to 10km) wide....

Out-of-Place Viking Church – Wang Temple in Poland

Wang Temple
The Wang Temple is an old Viking-built structure that you would expect to find in Norway, but not in Poland. Yet, the temple is located in the Polish city of Karpacz. (Find out why later, in a section about the temple’s history.) At present, the Wang...

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Where to See Elk in Michigan

The Elk The elk (Cervus canadensis) is one of the largest species within the deer family (Cervidae) in the world. It is one of the...