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Michigan Bucket List: Islands

Michigan Bucket List: Islands

April 17, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks, Lighthouses

We’ve enjoyed putting together “bucket lists” of things to do and see in Michigan over the past few months, from waterfalls to lighthouses, sand dunes…

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US 23 Heritage Route - Things to See and Do on Michigan's Sunrise Side

US 23 Heritage Route – Things to See and Do on Michigan’s Sunrise Side

April 16, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The US 23 Heritage Route follows the Lake Huron shoreline through six counties in Northern Michigan, passing through small towns and past countless historic sites…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Mackinac Island

Photo Gallery Friday: Mackinac Island

April 7, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Mackinac Island is one of Michigan’s most visited tourist destinations during the summer, and it is also one of the country’s most unique destinations. Vehicle…

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Wilderness State Park - A Must-Visit Michigan State Park

Wilderness State Park – A Must-Visit Michigan State Park

April 2, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

Michigan’s Wilderness State Park continues to grow in popularity, as visitors return home and tell others about its unspoiled shoreline on Lake Michigan, miles of…

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Michigan State Park Mini Cabins and Camper Cabins

Michigan State Park Mini Cabins and Camper Cabins

April 1, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

It’s spring, and now that the snow is gone it’s time to start thinking about vacation plans. It might be a little on the cool side…

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Michigan A to Z: Travel the Mitten's 2017 Spring Guide

Michigan A to Z: Travel the Mitten’s 2017 Spring Guide

March 17, 2017
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

For many of us here in the Lower Peninsula, this has been a mild winter. We’ve already had a few brief stretches of spring weather,…

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Newberry, "Moose Capital of Michigan"

Newberry, “Moose Capital of Michigan”

March 15, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Newberry is considered one of the gateways to Tahquamenon Falls State Park thanks to its location on M-123, and since 2002 it has officially been…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Belle Isle Park, Detroit

Photo Gallery Friday: Belle Isle Park, Detroit

March 10, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks, Lighthouses

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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Photo Gallery Friday: Fort Wilkins Historic State Park, Copper Harbor

Photo Gallery Friday: Fort Wilkins Historic State Park, Copper Harbor

January 20, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips, Lighthouses

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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Photo Gallery Friday: Tawas Point State Park

Photo Gallery Friday: Tawas Point State Park

December 30, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips, Lighthouses

Located just a few hours’ drive (3.5 hours from Grand Rapids, 1.5 hours from Saginaw, 3 hours from Detroit and 3 hours from Mackinaw City)…

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