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Michigan's Shortest Highway Leads to This Beautiful State Park

Michigan’s Shortest Highway Leads to This Beautiful State Park

March 5, 2022
by jonkatje
Camping

It’s hard to drive anywhere in Michigan without seeing an M-22 sticker on a vehicle, and while we love and appreciate that famous scenic highway…

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The Ultimate Michigan State Park Tour (Upper Peninsula Edition)

The Ultimate Michigan State Park Tour (Upper Peninsula Edition)

February 5, 2022
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

Michigan is home to more than 100 state parks, and more than 20 of those are located in the Upper Peninsula. As we continue our…

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Two of Our Favorite Michigan State Parks Are 100 Years Old in 2022

Two of Our Favorite Michigan State Parks Are 100 Years Old in 2022

January 23, 2022
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

The Michigan state parks system dates back to 1919, and has grown to include more 100 state parks and recreation areas and 16 state harbors…

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Is Michigan's Platte River Campground the Best Campground in America?

Is Michigan’s Platte River Campground the Best Campground in America?

July 6, 2021
by jonkatje
Camping

Just in time for the last two months of summer, a new set of Reader’s Choice polls are up at 10best.com. Current contests are focused…

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Michigan Sunset Lake Michigan Wilderness State Park

Michigan’s Wilderness State Park Could Win Best State Park For RVers Award

July 5, 2021
by Chris Katje
Camping, Vacation

One of Michigan’s state parks is up for an award from 10best.com, a unit of USA Today. Wilderness State Park is one of 20 state…

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A Deeper Look at a Record Breaking 2020 at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

A Deeper Look at a Record Breaking 2020 at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

February 27, 2021
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

2020 was a year of constant change and constant surprises due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of our national parks saw a decline in…

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2020 Was a Record Year for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

2020 Was a Record Year for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

February 27, 2021
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

For the first time in its history, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore saw more than one million visitors during 2020. The large jump in visits is…

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William Mitchell State Park in Cadillac is a Water Recreation Paradise

William Mitchell State Park in Cadillac is a Water Recreation Paradise

August 10, 2020
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

This year marks the 100th anniversary of William Mitchell State Park, a 334 acre park in Cadillac that has access to both Lake Cadillac and…

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Things To Do In Michigan This Winter - Holland

Even With 2020 Increase, Michigan Recreation Passport Still An Incredible Value

January 20, 2020
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

On January 15, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that the Michigan Recreation Passport will increase from $11 to $12 in 2020 (beginning March…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling

Photo Gallery Friday: Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling

December 28, 2018
by jonkatje
Camping, Family Trips

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…

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