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ON THE MICHIGAN TRAIL
with Gonzo and Amy


Today's weather forecast: Pure Michigan Hazy!
BY AMY SHERMAN @ behindthemitten BELLAIRE, MI - We have NO IDEA what season it is right now.....could be second winter, first spring,...
John Gonzalez
Mar 221 min read
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Iron Fish Distillery helps bring back Arctic Grayling, launches new rye whiskey
BY JOHN D. GONZALEZ @ linktr.ee/michigangonzo Iron Fish Distillery co-owner Sarah Anderson always ready to do her part! @Courtesy photo...
John Gonzalez
Mar 203 min read
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We love Bay City! Tasty foods, great people and rock and roll history
Episode 691 - Behind the Mitten spends a day in Bay City! BY JOHN D. GONZALEZ @ linktr.ee/michigangonzo BAY CITY, MI - On this weekend's...
John Gonzalez
Mar 182 min read
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Don't miss these fun and funky Michigan winter festivals
The Trenary Outhouse Classic is happening February 22 in the Upper Peninsula. Our recent frigid Michigan winter weather can make it a...
Amy Sherman
Feb 202 min read
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Let's have Safe Sex this Valentine's Day
Our friends at Mawby Vineyards have a new sparkling wine that is non-alcoholic called Safe Sex. Happy Valentine's Day! We love a good...
Amy Sherman
Feb 142 min read
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Michigan dogs represent in the 2025 Puppy Bowl
Puppy Bowl 2025 is Sunday February 9, here's how to watch our Michigan puppies.
Amy Sherman
Feb 62 min read
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Become a Michigan Lighthouse Keeper: A unique volunteer experience at Tawas Point Lighthouse
BY JOHN D. GONZALEZ @MichiganGonzo Tawas Point Lighhouse - Photo by John D. Gonzalez EAST TAWAS, MI - Have you ever dreamed of staying...
John Gonzalez
Jan 263 min read
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Curling, craft beer, Garden Theater and more - all in Frankfort
BY JOHN D. GONZALEZ @MichiganGonzo (L-R): Amy Sherman, Rick Schmitt of Stormcloud and John Gonzalez FRANKFORT, MI - On this weekend’s...
John Gonzalez
Jan 202 min read
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Broadway magic comes to the Wharton Center: Don’t miss ‘Shucked’ and more
BY JOHN D. GONZALEZ @MichiganGonzo Photo by Matthew Murphy & Evan Zimmerman EAST LANSING, MI - The Wharton Center in East Lansing is set...
John Gonzalez
Jan 182 min read
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Celebrate 75 Years of Tip-Up-Town USA in Houghton Lake!
Michigan’s oldest winter festival is turning 75, and it’s the perfect time to experience the magic of Tip-Up-Town USA! This iconic event...
John Gonzalez
Jan 132 min read
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We have a Valentine's Day promo code for Original Murdick's Fudge
BY JOHN D. GONZALEZ @MichiganGonzo MACKINAC ISLAND, MI - Our friends at Original Murdick's Fudge didn't take much time off after a busy...
John Gonzalez
Jan 82 min read
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Winter Wonderland: Exploring Gaylord's Activities (Episode 667)
BY JOHN D. GONZALEZ @MichiganGonzo GAYLORD, MI -- In this special 10th anniversary episode of Behind the Mitten with Amy Sherman and...
John Gonzalez
Jan 72 min read
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'CBS Sunday Morning' with our very own Pure Michigander, Bugsy Sailor!
BY AMY SHERMAN @behindthemitten MARQUETTE, MI - Well look who made the national news!!! Our very own Pure Michigan treasure, Bugsy...
John Gonzalez
Jan 61 min read
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The 'Kog' in Marquette offers one of Michigan's most unique mugs
BY JOHN D. GONZALEZ @MichiganGonzo MARQUETTE, MI - One of our favorite breweries in Michigan - Kognisjon Bryggeri , located in the Upper...
John Gonzalez
Jan 22 min read
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Behind the Mitten celebrates its 10-year anniversary
BY JOHN D. GONZALEZ @MichiganGonzo GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Where do we begin? It feels like yesterday that I was introduced to the...
John Gonzalez
Jan 13 min read
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A Colonial Christmas: Michilimackinac storytellers recount traditions of historic residents
By Amy Sherman @amyonthetrail MACKINAW CITY, MI -- Now this is an event I would truly enjoy. In fact, our friends at Mackinac State...
John Gonzalez
Dec 11, 20241 min read
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Short’s Brewing celebrates holiday cheer with ‘Home Alone’-inspired holiday 12-pack
BONUS PODCAST with Amy Sherman Behind the Mitten's Amy Sherman got all the intel on Short’s Brewing new “Holiday Battle Plan,” a...
John Gonzalez
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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Original Murdick's Fudge on WPHM, plus discount code for FREE shipping
BY JOHN D. GONZALEZ @MichiganGonzo This weekend on BTM it's all about Original Murdick's Fudge, and how you can ship this special holiday...
John Gonzalez
Dec 1, 20241 min read
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Happy Thanksgiving!
BY JOHN D. GONZALEZ @MichiganGonzo GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Happy Thanksgiving! We apologize if this is a day late, but we wanted to say once...
John Gonzalez
Nov 29, 20241 min read
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Things to Do in November 2024
By John D. Gonzalez @michigangonzo Happy November, Michigan! Even though I just said "November," I still can't stop thinking about...
John Gonzalez
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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