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Journal Journeys

The Lansing Journal is a community newspaper, and we look for opportunities to involve our community in its pages. Our “Community Photography” feature started out as a themed photo assignment but soon evolved into The Lansing Journal Journeys, an award-winning feature that showcases people bringing The Lansing Journal to creative locations. Contributors are invited to email photos to [email protected] with the following three pieces of information:
1. The names of any people in the photo;
2. Some information about the location;
3. The name of the person who took the photo.
We publish Lansing Journal Journeys photos as soon as possible online and, depending on the timing, in our next print edition.

The Lansing Journal journeys: Lake Michigan Circle Tour

Josh Bootsma - September 20, 2023

The Franklins took a driving tour of Lake Michigan as part of the Lake Michigan Circle Tour. Driving 1,156 miles around the lake...

The Lansing Journal journeys: Ireland and Malta

Josh Bootsma - September 13, 2023

Marti and William Benne traveled to both Ireland and Malta — a journey that included football, a newspaper office, the Mediterranean...

The Lansing Journal journeys: Iceland

Josh Bootsma - September 9, 2023

Irene Sepiol and Cathy Knetl took a trip in Iceland in August, which Sepiol describes as a "wonderfully beautiful country"...

The Lansing Journal journeys: Ramona Rodeo

Melanie Jongsma - September 2, 2023

Young Logan White was a winning contestant in the Mutton Bustin' event at the Ramona Rodeo in California.

The Lansing Journal journeys: Pacific Coast

Melanie Jongsma - August 31, 2023

"I was NOT going to miss The Journal on this journey!" wrote Connie Simon as she set out for the Pacific Coast.

The Lansing Journal journeys: Aruban submarine!

Melanie Jongsma - August 29, 2023

"We decided to show the depths of our commitment to the Journal Journeys," punned Dave Schurman from an Aruban submarine

The Lansing Journal journeys: Sea World

Melanie Jongsma - August 25, 2023

Both Mila White and her friend the Green Sea Turtle caught up on the news at Sea World San Diego. (Photo: Cathy White)

The Lansing Journal journeys: Inishmore Island, Ireland

Melanie Jongsma - August 17, 2023

Patrick Prendergast (left) and Amy Todd brought The Lansing Journal to Ireland and posed with it on Inishmore Island. (Photo: Amy Todd)

The Lansing Journal journeys: Mount Rushmore, South Dakota

Melanie Jongsma - July 28, 2023

"This was one of the stops on our South Dakota adventure," wrote Irene Sepiol (left), pictured here with Cathy Knetl at Mount Rushmore, SD, on July 18, 2023.

Journal Java Journeys (Kemp’s version): ‘Almost as fantastic as Gayety’s’

Melanie Jongsma - July 27, 2023

"The Lansing Journal seemed to be my good luck charm in Walker, Minnesota, at the local Super One grocery store," wrote Wilma Straatman.

The Lansing Journal journeys: A Hawaiian luau in Bristol, Indiana

Melanie Jongsma - July 23, 2023

From left: Tim and Pam Jansma, Janice and Dave Schurman, and Joyce and Brad Dykstra — all Lansing residents — went camping in Bristol, Indiana. (The Dykstras' grandson Cohen is in the front row.) "We were having a Hawaiian Luau," explained Dave, "and decided to...

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