Presque Isle County is located in the northeast Lower Peninsula of Michigan. One of the least populated counties in the Lower Peninsula (less than 13,000…
Barn quilt trails have become increasingly popular in the Midwest over the last few decades, as a combination of farming history, love of quilting, and…
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,…
Public Art projects continue to pop up all over Michigan. Adding to the culture and tourist appeal of downtowns and public parks, these projects include…
Ottawa County is Michigan’s seventh largest county by population and 52nd by land area. Known for its beautiful sandy beaches along Lake Michigan, it is…
Ottawa County Parks operates 40 parks and open space land sites (as well as a few trails) in Michigan’s seventh most populate county. As we…
Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, with more than 120 beacons still standing along the shores of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan,…
The Civilian Conservation Corps was one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s plans to help the country come out of the Great Depression by putting people…
Each year, more than half a million visitors come to Tahquamenon Falls State Park to see waterfalls, hike trails, and enjoy everything else Michigan’s second-largest…
Michigan cities have always been well-represented in the 10best.com Reader’s Choice Polls for Best Small Towns. The nominees for Best Historic Small Town, Best Small…