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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Douglass Houghton Memorial, Eagle River

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Douglass Houghton Memorial, Eagle River

July 22, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Today’s Michigan Roadside Attraction actually covers two different spots in Eagle River that honor Douglass Houghton, our first state geologist and the namesake of Houghton,…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Historic Upper Peninsula Schools of the Keweenaw Copper Country

Photo Gallery Friday: Historic Upper Peninsula Schools of the Keweenaw Copper Country

November 18, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Museums

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…

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Ten Foot Falls, Eagle River

Ten Foot Falls, Eagle River

October 2, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Many of the waterfalls in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are large and easily accessible, but we continue to find more that are small, secluded and take…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Great Sand Bay in Keweenaw County

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Great Sand Bay in Keweenaw County

August 8, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

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,…

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Eagle River Falls - A Roadside Waterfall and Two Historic Bridges in Michigan's Keweenaw County

Eagle River Falls – A Roadside Waterfall and Two Historic Bridges in Michigan’s Keweenaw County

June 12, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

One of the best things about the waterfalls in Michigan’s Keweenaw County is that most of them are easily accessible. A handful of these falls…

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Jacobs Falls - A Roadside Waterfall in Keweenaw County

Jacobs Falls – A Roadside Waterfall in Keweenaw County

April 26, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

When it comes to viewing waterfalls in Michigan, Keweenaw County’s Jacobs Falls is without a doubt one of the easiest to visit. We featured this…

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Silver Creek Falls - Keweenaw County

Silver Creek Falls – Keweenaw County

January 11, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Edit: recent reports indicate these falls may be on private property. Use caution if attempting to visit, and obey all posted signs. You won’t find…

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Lighthouses of the Keweenaw Peninsula

Lighthouses of the Keweenaw Peninsula

January 7, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

This brief tour will take a look at the lighthouses of the Keweenaw Peninsula that can be seen by land. Due to the close proximity,…

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