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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Leelanau County Poor Farm Barn

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Leelanau County Poor Farm Barn

September 9, 2023
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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Guns Across The Straits: An Amazing Experience At Colonial Michilimackinac

Guns Across The Straits: An Amazing Experience At Colonial Michilimackinac

August 23, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, History

Colonial Michilimackinac has been a part of family trips to Mackinaw City for more than 60 years, with visitors enjoying a stroll through the 18th…

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Detroit Zoo 2023: Photo Gallery and Favorite Things From Our Visit

Detroit Zoo 2023: Photo Gallery and Favorite Things From Our Visit

August 17, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Zoos

It had been close to 30 years since Chris and I had visited the Detroit Zoo. In July, we each made a trip to this…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Haunted Cemetery at Pere Cheney

Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Haunted Cemetery at Pere Cheney

July 21, 2023
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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Two Mackinac Island Hotels Are In Running To Be Named Best in U.S.

Two Mackinac Island Hotels Are In Running To Be Named Best in U.S.

July 16, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips

Midway through the summer travel season, 10best.com has released its next round of Reader’s Choice Award finalists. Michigan has had a pretty good year with…

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Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: 10 Awesome Things For Families and Kids

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: 10 Awesome Things For Families and Kids

July 9, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

As Michigan’s oldest city Sault Ste. Marie is full of historical attractions. As one of the bigger cities in the Upper Peninsula it also boasts…

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Betsie River Campsite is Perfect for Summer Trips to Frankfort and Sleeping Bear Dunes

Betsie River Campsite is Perfect for Summer Trips to Frankfort and Sleeping Bear Dunes

July 3, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

We mostly stay in Michigan state parks when camping each summer, but sometime we check out new privately owned campgrounds that better fit our destination….

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The Deer Ranch in St. Ignace Is The Perfect Family Roadside Attraction

The Deer Ranch in St. Ignace Is The Perfect Family Roadside Attraction

July 2, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to many family-friendly attractions that help break up long drives. One of the first ones travelers encounter after crossing the…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens

June 27, 2023
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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Celebrate 150 Years of the St. Helena Island Lighthouse With This Unique Trip

Celebrate 150 Years of the St. Helena Island Lighthouse With This Unique Trip

June 26, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

One of the Great Lakes’ greatest stories of lighthouse preservation in the St. Helena Island Lighthouse in Lake Michigan. Located on a small island just…

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