![Fisherman's Island State Park (Charlevoix): Michigan's Best Spot for Petoskey Stones](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Fishermans-Island-State-Park-Charlevoix-Mi-Petoskey-Stones-470x140.jpeg)
We’ve visited many Lake Michigan beaches between Manistee and Mackinaw City over the years, and have been lucky enough to find Petoskey stone (Michigan’s state…
![Frankfort Beach: Enjoy the Lake Michigan Beach and Beautiful Views](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Frankfort-Beach-Lake-Michigan-Surfing-470x140.jpg)
Northern Michigan is known for its sandy beaches and the stunning views on M-22. Frankfort is one of the best cities to visit for families…
![Kayaking To The Portland Shipwreck at Besser Natural Area](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Portland-Shipwreck-Kayak-Paddle-Lake-Huron-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
Kayaking has been a big part of our summer adventures over the last five years. In 2020 while visiting Drummond Island I had the chance…
![Michigan's Best Sunsets: Point Betsie Lighthouse](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Point-Betsie-Lighthouse-Cover-Photo-Best-Sunset-470x140.jpg)
The Lake Michigan shoreline in Michigan is known for spectacular sunsets, and over the years we have been fortunate to experience some great photo opportunities…
![Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Benzie County Lighthouses](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Point-Betsie-Lighthouse-Sand-Dunes-Benzie-County-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
For our seventh edition of the Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map series we head back to Michigan’s west coast to check out the Benzie County…
![2021 Was Another Record Breaking Year for Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Sleeping-Bear-Dunes-Sand-Dunes-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
It wasn’t by much, but Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore set an all-time visitor attendance record in 2021. We like starting off a new year…
![Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Lake Michigan](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Ludington-Pierhead-Light-SS-Badger-Lake-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
Ludington is one of Michigan’ most popular lakeshore destinations, and the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse is one of its most iconic landmarks. Walking out to…
![A Deeper Look at a Record Breaking 2020 at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Michigan-Photos-2020-Pyramid-Point-Sleeping-Bear-Dunes-National-Lakeshore-470x140.jpg)
2020 was a year of constant change and constant surprises due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of our national parks saw a decline in…
![2020 Was a Record Year for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Sable-Falls-Pictured-Rocks-470x140.jpg)
For the first time in its history, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore saw more than one million visitors during 2020. The large jump in visits is…