For the first few years of Travel the Mitten, we put together seasonal lists of unique Michigan events in an A to Z format. Those…
One of my favorite things to do at the end of each year is to look back at which of our posts got the most…
In 2021 we published out first-ever travel goals for the year list. We started the year with great optimism and got off to a strong…
Each year we set out to visit as many new places in Michigan as we possibly can. The last two years have presented some challenges…
Photography has always been an important part of what we do here at Travel the Mitten, as we feel that visual media helps better tell…
Barn quilt trails have become increasingly popular in the Midwest over the last few decades, as a combination of farming history, love of quilting, and…
Public Art projects continue to pop up all over Michigan. Adding to the culture and tourist appeal of downtowns and public parks, these projects include…
Some places in Michigan are just so beautiful that photos fail to do them justice. We recently had the chance to finally visit Dow Gardens…
Onaway is a small city (less than 1,000 residents) in northeast Michigan that is home to one of the coolest roadside attractions we’ve found in…
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…