As we approach the 4th of July weekend, many Michigan residents will soon be hitting the road for vacations they’ve had to wait a bit…
The Petoskey stone has been Michigan’s state stone since 1965, and has been one of the most sought-after beach treasures in the Northern Lower Peninsula…
Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula was home to the nation’s first copper boom, and for thirty years in the 1800s it produced three-quarters of the nation’s copper….
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…
The Belle Isle Conservancy has done many great things to help improve the visitor experience on Belle Isle. One of the best things they were…
Detroit’s Belle Isle has long been a favorite destination for residents of the state’s largest metro area as well as visitors from out of town….
Port Huron is home to several museums, many historic buildings, an international border crossing, and excellent vantage points of one of the busiest stretches of…
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore continues to be one of the most popular summer destinations for Michigan residents and visitors from all over the country….
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park has been one of the Grand Rapids’ area’s most popular destination for lovers of sculpture, music, exotic plants, family…
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…