Each year in March, we celebrate Women’s History Month by taking a look at the contributions made by women who chose to push limits, demand…
Michigan’s Great Lakes shoreline is known for beautiful beaches, stunning sunrises and sunsets, historic lighthouses, and water perfect for swimming and boating. The Great Lakes…
Michigan is home to more than 20 scenic byways, and five of those are designated as State Historic Byways. In addition to the byways that…
We recently profiled the Bellevue Gothic Mill in one of our roadside attractions posts, and today we turn our attention back to Bellevue and two…
Michigan Roadside Attractions is a periodic feature on Travel the Mitten that will explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways,…
Houghton, Michigan is known for many landmarks and a rich history. It is home to Michigan Technological University, serves as one of the departure points…
One of the most recognizable remnants of Michigan’s mining history in the Keweenaw is the Quincy Dredge Number Two, which is easily seen when driving…
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is home to many waterfalls, miles of hiking trails, and stunning natural features like Lake of the Clouds. Nonesuch Falls…
Michigan’s historical marker program is one of the most impressive in the country, with more than 1,800 sites featuring the well-recognized green plaques with gold…
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….