![Michigan Wildlife Watching: Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Hofma-Preserve-Bridge-Cover-Photo-470x140.jpg)
We recently had the chance to check out Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven and loved our first visit so much we came home asking ourselves…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Hudsonville Nature Center](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Hudsonville-Nature-Center-Stairs-and-Trail-Map-470x140.jpg)
Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Clay Cliffs Natural Area, Leelanau Conservancy](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Clay-Cliffs-Natural-Area-Manitou-Overlook-470x140.jpg)
Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…
![Michigan Birds 2022: Photos of the Feathered Friends We Saw This Year](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Michigan-Birds-2022-Bald-Eagle-Ravine-River-470x140.jpg)
We’ve spent most of time traveling Michigan looking for waterfalls, lighthouses, historic sites, and large wildlife. This year we expanded our focus to birdwatching as…
![Michigan Wildlife Watching: Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk, Houghton (PHOTO GALLERY)](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Nara-Nature-Trail-Boardwalk-Houghton-Michigan-Summer-2022-470x140.jpg)
Michigan is home to many great places to watch wildlife in its natural habitat, including the Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk in Houghton. The trail boardwalk is…
![Michigan Wildlife Watching: Arcadia Marsh in Manistee County](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Arcadia-Marsh-Canada-Goose-470x140.jpg)
Michigan is home to many great places to watch wildlife in its natural habitat, including the Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve in Manistee County. We recently…
![W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary in Augusta: An Up Close Nature Experience the Whole Family Will Love](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Kellogg-Bird-Sanctuary-Trumpeter-Swan-Gliding-on-Lake-470x140.jpg)
Located just 15 minutes from both Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, the W.K. Kellogg Bird Sanctuary offers an escape from city living as well as a…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Wege Foundation Natural Area, Lowell's "Outdoor Classroom"](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Wege-Natural-Area-Lowell-Feature-Photo-Trees-470x140.jpg)
Michigan Trail Tuesdays is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…