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Great Turtle Kayak of Mackinac Island Finishes 2nd in Best Kayak Tours

Great Turtle Kayak of Mackinac Island Finishes 2nd in Best Kayak Tours

August 31, 2020
by Chris Katje
Kayak Trips

We recently told readers that two Michigan kayak companies were up for a user poll from 10Best, a USA Today company. The poll selected 20…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Blue Water River Walk in Port Huron

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Blue Water River Walk in Port Huron

August 18, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…

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Chutes and Ladders Playground in Houghton is Fun For All Ages

Chutes and Ladders Playground in Houghton is Fun For All Ages

August 16, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan’s most epic playground is located along the waterfront in Houghton, Michigan and it will provide hours of fun for kids of all ages. Chutes…

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Does Michigan's Upper Peninsula Have the Best Fall Color in the Country?

Does Michigan’s Upper Peninsula Have the Best Fall Color in the Country?

August 13, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Does Michigan’s Upper Peninsula have the best fall color in the country? If you’ve ever ventured north of the bridge to take in the changing…

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28 Great Michigan Kayak Trips

28 Great Michigan Kayak Trips

August 12, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

In a state surrounded by four Great Lakes, it should come as little surprise that we have some of the best kayaking opportunities in the…

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Historic Houghton Walking Tour - Learn About the Copper Country's Largest City

Historic Houghton Walking Tour – Learn About the Copper Country’s Largest City

August 11, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
History, Landmarks

Houghton, Michigan is known for many landmarks and a rich history. It is home to Michigan Technological University, serves as one of the departure points…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Clinton F. Woolsey Memorial Airport, Leelanau County

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Clinton F. Woolsey Memorial Airport, Leelanau County

August 10, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

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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William Mitchell State Park in Cadillac is a Water Recreation Paradise

William Mitchell State Park in Cadillac is a Water Recreation Paradise

August 10, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

This year marks the 100th anniversary of William Mitchell State Park, a 334 acre park in Cadillac that has access to both Lake Cadillac and…

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Powderhorn Falls, Gogebic County

Powderhorn Falls, Gogebic County

August 9, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Just down the road from Big Powderhorn Mountain Ski Resort in Bessemer is a 15 foot tall waterfall on Powdermill Creek. Powderhorn Falls isn’t the…

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Horseshoe Harbor (Mary MacDonald Preserve), Copper Harbor

Horseshoe Harbor (Mary MacDonald Preserve), Copper Harbor

August 8, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Some places in Michigan are so beautiful that it’s hard to fully describe them in words. The Mary MacDonald Preserve at Horseshoe Harbor is one…

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