
Bishop Frederic Baraga is one of Michigan’s most important historical figures of the 1800s. In other posts we’ve highlighted sites you can visit that Baraga…

The Grand Rapids Community Legends Project commemorates the lives of significant figures in the history of Michigan’s second-largest city, and the statues can be easily…

During our visits to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula over the past few years we’ve spent some time visiting the historic sites associated with Bishop Frederic Baraga,…

Michigan’s oldest city, Sault Ste. Marie, is home to many historical sites as well as popular tourist attractions. We’ve already shared some of our favorite…

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,…

With most of Michigan covered in a blanket of snow and some Keweenaw and Upper Peninsula locations digging out from a snowstorm that dumped several…

Baraga County is a paradise for those who love outdoor adventure, with abundant opportunities for camping, fishing, hiking and boating. The area is also rich…

A well-known name in Upper Peninsula history, Bishop Frederic Baraga’s name has recently attracted national and international attention as a campaign to approve the Catholic…