![Deerfield Nature Park - Hiking, Skiing, Disc Golf and More in Isabella County](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Fisher-Covered-Bridge-Mt.-Pleasant-470x140.jpg)
A little bit of early spring warmth had us itching to get outside and do some hiking this week. We were looking for something new…
![Michigan's Seney National Wildlife Refuge: Help It Get Named Best NWR in the U.S.](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Michigan-Wildlife-Seney-Refuge-Geese-470x140.jpg)
The honors keep on coming for Michigan cities and attractions. Over the past two weeks we’ve profiled Saugatuck’s efforts to be named Best Coastal Small…
![Mackinac Island's Michigan Historical Markers](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mackinac-Island-Marker1-470x140.jpg)
Few places in Michigan have a concentration of historical markers like Mackinac Island does. There are more than 20 sites on the island that have…
![Is Michigan's Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park the Best in the U.S.? Help It Bring Home An Award](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Manabezho-Falls1-470x140.jpg)
For years, Michigan residents have been well aware of the beautiful scenery at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. Now, the entire country is starting…
![NOAA Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center - Alpena](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Mitten-Trip-with-boys-2016-A-597-470x140.jpg)
On a recent trip to Alpena and the northern Lake Huron shore, we stumbled upon a local museum that fits perfect into my interests of…
![Jaden James Brewery and Cascade Winery - Grand Rapids](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/2014-10-23-14.10.08-470x140.jpg)
Jaden James Brewery looks pretty unassuming from the outside, which is why if you live in the Grand Rapids area you may have driven past…
![Manganese Gorge Falls - A Stunning Waterfall In Copper Harbor](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Manganese-Gorge-Falls-Copper-Harbor-470x140.jpg)
The Copper Harbor area is well-known for its historic attractions (Fort Wilkins, Copper Harbor Lighthouse and mining sites) but it is also home to a…
![Michigan Roadside Attractions - Kaleva Bottle House in Manistee County](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Kaleva-Bottle-House-Close-Up-470x140.jpg)
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,…
![Redridge Steel Dam - An Engineering Landmark In Houghton County](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Redridge-Steel-Dam-back-470x140.jpg)
On our trip back to the stamp mill ruins at Freda in June of 2014, we also came across a historic steel dam on the…