The National Park Service is celebrating 100 years of operation in 2016, and will be featuring a variety of special events at its parks. Michigan…
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…
Michigan is home to more than 120 lighthouses, and one of the most amazing things when considering that number is that for the most part,…
The Straits of Mackinac are home to some of Michigan’s most beautiful and noteworthy lighthouses – Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Round Island Lighthouse, Bois Blanc…
Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, and many still function today. They warn of dangerous shoals and reefs and mark dangerous…
Few Michigan lighthouses are as iconic and easily recognizable as the Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse in Mackinaw City, a stunning structure found near the Mackinac…
Muskegon is known for its beautiful sandy beaches on Lake Michigan and a vibrant downtown full of history and art. Lumber drove the economy in…
The Straits of Mackinac separates Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, and also connect Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. This is one of the busiest shipping…
The Cheboygan Crib Light has been a symbol and source of pride for the city where it lies for decades, appearing on the logo for…