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Happy 20th Anniversary, William G. Milliken State Park!

Happy 20th Anniversary, William G. Milliken State Park!

May 1, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

When William G. Milliken State Park (then known as Tri-Centennial State Park) was dedicated in May of 2004, it became the first urban park in the…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Portman Nature Preserve, Paw Paw

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Portman Nature Preserve, Paw Paw

April 30, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday 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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Heritage Park in Grandville: Trails, Fishing, Disc Golf, History and More

Heritage Park in Grandville: Trails, Fishing, Disc Golf, History and More

April 29, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Parks

We don’t always have to travel far to find a great park for a short and scenic walk, and Heritage Park in Grandville has become…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Verlen Kruger Statue, Portland

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Verlen Kruger Statue, Portland

April 28, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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Mackinac Island: Best Summer Travel Destination in the Country?

Mackinac Island: Best Summer Travel Destination in the Country?

April 17, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Fresh off two big Michigan wins in USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice polls (Ludington for Best Historic Small Town and Saugatuck for Best Coastal…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lillian Anderson Arboretum, Kalamazoo

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lillian Anderson Arboretum, Kalamazoo

April 16, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday 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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Lighthouse Beach and Park in Port Huron: History and Family Fun

Lighthouse Beach and Park in Port Huron: History and Family Fun

April 15, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Parks

Port Huron is home to many great parks and outdoor areas, but the one we find ourselves coming back to the most is Lighthouse Beach…

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Gerald R. Ford International Airport Viewing Park: Watch the Planes Come and Go in Grand Rapids

Gerald R. Ford International Airport Viewing Park: Watch the Planes Come and Go in Grand Rapids

April 11, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Hundreds of planes arrive at and depart from Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids each day, and for those not flying there is…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" Clarence Zylman Statue, Muskegon

Michigan Roadside Attractions: “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” Clarence Zylman Statue, Muskegon

April 10, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Pere Marquette Steam Engine and Coal Tower, Grand Haven

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Pere Marquette Steam Engine and Coal Tower, Grand Haven

March 30, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History, Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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