![A Petoskey Sunset Cruise Aboard the Harbor Princess: A Scenic Trip You Won't Want to Miss](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Petoskey-Sunset-Cruise-Northern-Michigan-Bucket-List-Trip-470x140.jpg)
Petoskey is one of northern Michigan’s best summer destinations, with its vibrant and historic downtown, beautiful sand beaches, miles of trails, parks, and Lake Michigan…
![Hurricane River Falls, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Hurricane-River-Falls-2024-Pictured-Rocks-470x140.jpg)
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is home to a handful of stunning waterfalls (Sable Falls, Miners Falls, Munising Falls, and more), but within the park’s boundaries…
![Michigan Roadside Attractions: Indian River Sturgeon Sculpture](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Indian-River-Sturgeon-Sculpture-Tom-Moran-Feature-Photo-470x140.jpg)
Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…
![Oden State Fish Hatchery - Education, Trails, and Fun for the Whole Family](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Oden-State-Fish-Hatchery-Big-Fish-Pond-2-470x140.jpg)
Michigan’s state fish hatcheries play a vital role in our Great Lakes and other waters , as they breed and stock fish to help maintain…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Estivant Pines Nature Sanctuary, Copper Harbor](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Estivant-Pines-Feature-Photo-Copper-Harbor-470x140.jpg)
Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…
![Mosquito Falls, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mosquito-Falls-Pictured-Rocks-National-Lakeshore-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is one of the Upper Peninsula’s top destinations, and each year hundreds of thousands visit to see the colorful sandstone cliffs,…
![Menominee North Pier Lighthouse Tours: History and Stunning Views](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Menominee-North-Pier-Lighthouse-Michigan-Feature-Photo-470x140.jpg)
Over the past few years we’ve been thrilled to see more and more Michigan lighthouse open up to the public for tours. On a recent…
![Michigan Roadside Attractions: Michigan Tech Husky Statue](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Michigan-Tech-Husky-Houghton-Michigan-Feature-Photo-470x140.jpg)
Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…
![Fayette Historic State Park Is Getting Some Much Needed Repairs in 2024](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Fayette-Historic-State-Park-Construction-2024-470x140.jpg)
Visiting Fayette Historic State Park feels like taking a step back in time. As you stroll through the remnants of a once-bustling town this “living…