2020 has been a challenging year for vacation plans, traveling, and well, just about everything else too. We took a break for a few months…
One of the reasons we love exploring Michigan is that there is never a shortage of great photo opportunities. Our early explorations of the state…
The time has come to start planning for next year’s Travel the Mitten day trips and vacations, and we thought a fun way to do…
As we get close to finishing up a 2020 that was unlike anything we’ve ever experienced before, it’s time to take a look back at…
Michigan is full of many charming small-town parks, and we recently had the chance to explore Schutmaat Park in Hamilton. This park is located on…
The Portage Lake Lift Bridge (Houghton-Hancock Bridge) is one of Michigan’s engineering marvels and the only connection between Houghton and the rest of the Keweenaw…
The holiday season is fast approaching and many Michiganders have taken advantage of the lack of snow and pleasant temperatures, decorating their houses as early…
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,…
Lighthouses continue to be popular tourist destinations, and Michigan is home to more than 120 different beacons. As we have traveled the state trying to…
The sign on U.S.-2/141 while driving through Iron Mountain had always made us curious: “Bat Viewing Site” with an arrow pointing to the right, but…