With four of the five Great Lakes bordering Michigan, shipping has always been a major industry here. In addition to large freighters, the waters surrounding…
Mackinaw City is one of Michigan’s top tourist destinations, as visitors from all over the country come to see the Mackinac Bridge, travel to Mackinac…
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…
For anyone entering Michigan’s Upper Peninsula via the Mackinac Bridge, St. Ignace is a gateway of sorts for vacation and adventure. While many people are…
One of our favorite lighthouses on Lake Michigan is the picturesque Point Betsie Lighthouse, which marks the southern end of the Manitou Passage. The light…
Michigan is home to some of the nation’s top beers, and a few breweries that are considered “must-visit” for beer enthusiasts. In Grand Rapids it’s…
Pictured Rocks is one of Michigan’s treasured natural resources, and in 1966 the United States government took steps to preserve it for future generations by…
Last year saw Michigan cities and attractions regularly finished at or near the top in last year’s Reader’s Choice Awards from 10best.com, and this year…
Grand Island is a 13,500 acre island that is National Recreation area in Lake Superior just offshore of Munising. It features cliffs similar to those…