The Munising area (and all of Alger County) is well known for its plentiful and easily accessible waterfalls, but if you’re planning a trip to…
There are close to 40 great parks and trails that are part of the Kent County Parks system in the greater Grand Rapids area. These…
Michigan Roadside Attractions is a periodic feature on Travel the Mitten that will explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways,…
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…
2020 was an incredibly rough year for many of Michigan’s historic lighthouses and the preservation groups that operate them. Many of these beacons rely on…
2020 was a record year for a handful of national parks across the country, and three of the parks that saw record crowds were here…
Ludington is a popular all-seasons destination on Michigan’s Lake Michigan shoreline, with visitors coming to see the lighthouses, hike the trails, enjoy downtown’s shopping and…
Ludington is one of Michigan’ most popular lakeshore destinations, and the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse is one of its most iconic landmarks. Walking out to…
There’s no shortage of things to do in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan’s oldest city. One of the main draws here is the Soo Locks, which…
A popular Twitter contest that looks to find the most popular Great Lakes freighter kicks off its second year later this week, and will run…