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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Birds are Everywhere at Asylum Lake Preserve in Kalamazoo

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Birds are Everywhere at Asylum Lake Preserve in Kalamazoo

May 14, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails, Wildlife

One of our 2023 Michigan travel goals is to spend more time looking for wildlife, especially birds. Our state has some amazing parks and trails…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Boardwalks and Birdwatching at Maher Audubon Sanctuary

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Boardwalks and Birdwatching at Maher Audubon Sanctuary

April 25, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Dolan Nature Sanctuary (Michigan Nature Association): Scenic Hiking Beside the Coldwater River

Dolan Nature Sanctuary (Michigan Nature Association): Scenic Hiking Beside the Coldwater River

April 18, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

The Michigan Nature Association has done an amazing job of purchasing, preserving, and protecting land and water throughout our state for the last 70+ years….

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Alligator Hill Kilns at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Alligator Hill Kilns at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

January 27, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions, Trails, Uncategorized

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,…

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Can the Detroit International RiverWalk Three-Peat as Best Riverwalk in the Country?

Can the Detroit International RiverWalk Three-Peat as Best Riverwalk in the Country?

January 16, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

In one of the first Reader’s Choice polls of 2023 at USA Today/10best.com, the search is one for the Best Riverwalk in the United States….

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sanctuary Woods Preserve in Holland

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sanctuary Woods Preserve in Holland

September 13, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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10 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Projects We're Excited About

10 Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grant Projects We’re Excited About

August 1, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Trails

Last week Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation that authorizes $45.6 million in Michigan National Resources Trust Fund Grants. This money will cover more than…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sandy Hook Trail at Tawas Point State Park

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sandy Hook Trail at Tawas Point State Park

July 19, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Arcadia Dunes is One of Northern Michigan's Most Rewarding Hikes

Arcadia Dunes is One of Northern Michigan’s Most Rewarding Hikes

May 4, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore may get the most attention when it comes to Lake Michigan sand dunes in Northern Michigan, but we recently had…

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Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

March 27, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Trails, Uncategorized

Like many of the parks in the Ottawa County Parks system, Connor Bayou in Grand Haven is located near a body of water (the Grand…

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