One of our favorite state parks in the Upper Peninsula, and one we consider a “hidden gem,” is Bewabic State Park near Crystal Falls. At…
Most Michigan residents are familiar with the stretch of highway known as M-22 found in Michigan’s northwest portion of the Lower Peninsula. Out of…
There are more than a handful of historic lighthouses in Michigan on the shores of Lake Superior, and most of them have been preserved for…
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,…
Did you know the entire Upper Peninsula has only one area code? In 1961, the Upper Peninsula officially split from the 616 area code and…
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…
One of the most beautiful areas in the Western Upper Peninsula is Piers Gorge, a state recreation area south of Norway that features waterfalls, hiking…
We visited Short’s Brewing Company in Bellaire shortly after they celebrated their 11th anniversary, and we found their pub to be incredibly inviting, full of…
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,…
The Upper Peninsula might be one of the last places you’d expect to find a zoo that features tigers, bears and more – but GarLyn…