A late August kick off event in Paradise marked the official grand opening of the Shore to Shore Birding Trail in Michigan’s eastern Upper Peninsula….
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…
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…
Did you know that Michigan has three giant sequoia trees? These towering redwoods are typically only found in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in California…
The first spring day of 2022 led us to exploring some new parks in Allegan County. Our favorite for the day was without question the…
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…
Michigan is home to five national parks, eight national wildlife refuges, and more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes coastline. All of these factors combine…
Located just a few hours’ drive (3.5 hours from Grand Rapids, 1.5 hours from Saginaw, 3 hours from Detroit and 3 hours from Mackinaw City)…
Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, and while many of these beacons guide mariners past treacherous shoals, reefs and rocky shorelines…