![Sarett Nature Center: Family Friendly Trails and Environmental Education in Benton Harbor](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sarett-Nature-Center-Benton-Harbor-Boardwalk-Trail-470x140.jpg)
In April we were able to visit the Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids and explore trails and see animals up close. We also made…
![Michigan Wildlife Watching: Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Hofma-Preserve-Bridge-Cover-Photo-470x140.jpg)
We recently had the chance to check out Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven and loved our first visit so much we came home asking ourselves…
![Michigan Wildlife Watching: Birds and Beautiful Trails at Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Muskegon-Lake-Nature-Preserve-Swan-Nest-470x140.jpg)
The Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve is a beautiful piece of property on the shore of Muskegon Lake near the mouth of the Muskegon River. This…
![Michigan Wildlife Watching: Birds are Everywhere at Asylum Lake Preserve in Kalamazoo](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Asylum-Lake-Preserve-Heron-Kalamazoo-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Michigan Birds 2022: Photos of the Feathered Friends We Saw This Year](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Michigan-Birds-2022-Bald-Eagle-Ravine-River-470x140.jpg)
We’ve spent most of time traveling Michigan looking for waterfalls, lighthouses, historic sites, and large wildlife. This year we expanded our focus to birdwatching as…
![New Michigan Birding Trail Puts Spotlight On Eastern Upper Peninsula and Three Great Lakes](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Sault-Ste.-Marie-Rotary-Park-Best-Michigan-Birdwatching-470x140.jpg)
A late August kick off event in Paradise marked the official grand opening of the Shore to Shore Birding Trail in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula….
![Michigan Wildlife Watching: Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk, Houghton (PHOTO GALLERY)](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Nara-Nature-Trail-Boardwalk-Houghton-Michigan-Summer-2022-470x140.jpg)
Michigan is home to many great places to watch wildlife in its natural habitat, including the Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk in Houghton. The trail boardwalk is…
![Michigan Wildlife Watching: Arcadia Marsh in Manistee County](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Arcadia-Marsh-Canada-Goose-470x140.jpg)
Michigan is home to many great places to watch wildlife in its natural habitat, including the Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve in Manistee County. We recently…
![Kirtland's Warbler Set To Replace Elk On Michigan Wildlife Conservation License Plates in 2022](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Kirtlands-Warbler-License-Plate-Zoom-470x140.jpg)
The Michigan DNR recently announced an exciting change for 2022: The Kirtland’s Warbler will be replacing the Elk on the “Conserve Wildlife Habitat” license plates! From…