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Photo Gallery Friday: Silver Lake State Park

Photo Gallery Friday: Silver Lake State Park

May 18, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

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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16 Things to See and Do in Frankenmuth, Michigan

16 Things to See and Do in Frankenmuth, Michigan

May 15, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Frankenmuth is known as Michigan’s “Little Bavaria” thanks to a rich German heritage and a downtown full of restaurants and shops that seem to transport…

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The Best Michigan Beach: Is Your Favorite Up For An Award?

The Best Michigan Beach: Is Your Favorite Up For An Award?

May 2, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Just in time for warmer temperatures, 10best.com is back with another Reader’s Choice Poll. Actually, there are six new polls, looking for the best beach…

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Tahquamenon Scenic Byway: 18 Attractions On This Pure Michigan Byway

Tahquamenon Scenic Byway: 18 Attractions On This Pure Michigan Byway

May 1, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Michigan is home to 23 Scenic Byways, with five designated as State Scenic Byways (or Pure Michigan Byways). The Tahquamenon Scenic Byway is 62 miles…

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Pirate Ship Invades Munising Near Pictured Rocks in 2018

Pirate Ship Invades Munising Near Pictured Rocks in 2018

April 17, 2018
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

In 2017, a pirate ship could be spotted near Mackinaw City. Those lucky enough to book tickets got to board this one of a kind…

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Michigan Scenic Byways: 23 Amazing Drives

Michigan Scenic Byways: 23 Amazing Drives

April 10, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

A great way to see some of the best scenery in Michigan is to take a drive on one of the state’s scenic byways. Our…

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Otsego Lake State Park - Camping, Swimming and Fishing in Gaylord

Otsego Lake State Park – Camping, Swimming and Fishing in Gaylord

April 10, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

On our trip to Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula last fall we spent a night camping at Otsego Lake State Park in Gaylord. There…

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25 West Michigan Whitecaps Games To Look Forward To During Their 25th Anniversary

25 West Michigan Whitecaps Games To Look Forward To During Their 25th Anniversary

February 14, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Sports

The West Michigan Whitecaps came to the Grand Rapids, Michigan area in 1994 as a Class A Midwest League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. In…

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Beer Cap Maps Grand Rapids Giveaway

Michigan Themed Holiday Gift Guide 2017 and Beer Cap Map Giveaway

December 4, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Books, Breweries, Family Trips, Vacation, Zoos

Kids can be easy to shop for, as they normally see what they want on commercials or other advertising mediums. It’s shopping for adults at…

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Things to Do in Michigan Winter 2017 - A to Z Guide

Things to Do in Michigan Winter 2017 – A to Z Guide

December 4, 2017
by Chris Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips, Vacation

Michigan winters are known for being long, snow-filled, cold, and unpredictable. After a pretty mild winter in 2016-17, all indications are pointing to the upcoming…

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