After a very wet April and a May that was slow to show signs of warming, we are finally ready for summer to reach the…
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is well-known and highly regarded for its unspoiled natural beauty. Life north of the Mackinac Bridge happens at a slower pace, and…
Michigan’s Iron County is home to a handful of waterfalls, and while Horse Race Rapids on the Paint River doesn’t feature the largest drop it…
We’ve enjoyed putting together “bucket lists” of things to do and see in Michigan over the past few months, from waterfalls to lighthouses, sand dunes…
The US 23 Heritage Route follows the Lake Huron shoreline through six counties in Northern Michigan, passing through small towns and past countless historic sites…
Michigan’s craft beer scene continues to explode, and cities with a handful of breweries are continuing to see the tourism opportunities these great beer producers…
Michigan’s Wilderness State Park continues to grow in popularity, as visitors return home and tell others about its unspoiled shoreline on Lake Michigan, miles of…
We like things big here in Michigan, so it should come as little surprise that our state is home to some of the world’s largest/longest/biggest…
The Mendota Lighthouse was constructed in 1895, replacing an earlier, short-lived structure that was to help mariner navigate the Mendota Ship Canal that connects Lac…
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…