![Martin Reef Light, Lake Huron](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Martin-Reef-Light-Michigan-Lake-Huron-470x140.jpg)
As ships coming down the St. Mary’s River from Lake Superior make the turn at De Tour and head west to the Straits of Mackinac…
![Morgan Meadows Falls, Marquette County](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Morgan-Meadows-Falls-Marquette-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
The greater Marquette area in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a fantastic spot for waterfall enthusiasts, as more than 20 sets of falls in the area…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: De Tour Peninsula Nature Preserve](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/De-Tour-Peninsula-Nature-Preserve-Feature-Photo-Lake-Huron-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…
![Michigan Roadside Attractions: Northern Michigan University Wildcat Statue, Marquette](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Northern-Michigan-University-Wildcat-Statue-NMU-Jamrich-Hall-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…
![Sarett Nature Center: Family Friendly Trails and Environmental Education in Benton Harbor](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sarett-Nature-Center-Benton-Harbor-Boardwalk-Trail-470x140.jpg)
In April we were able to visit the Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids and explore trails and see animals up close. We also made…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Ross Coastal Plain Marsh Preserve, Van Buren County](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ross-Coastal-Plain-Marsh-Preserve-Feature-Photo-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…
![Wilcox Palmer Shah Preserve in Elk Rapids: A Beautiful Beach on Lake Michigan](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Wilcox-Palmer-Shah-Preserve-Elk-Rapids-Lake-Michigan-Beach-470x140.jpg)
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy protects more than 50 preserves and natural areas in the northern Lower Peninsula. We’ve loved exploring the trails at…
![Michigan Roadside Attractions: Charlevoix Depot](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Charlevoix-Depot-Michigan-CHS-info-sign-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…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Bow in the Clouds Preserve, Kalamazoo](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bow-in-the-Clouds-Preserve-Kalamazoo-Observation-Deck-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…