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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Kettlewell Pond Trail, Port Huron

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Kettlewell Pond Trail, Port Huron

September 10, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

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…

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Heritage Park in Grandville: Trails, Fishing, Disc Golf, History and More

Heritage Park in Grandville: Trails, Fishing, Disc Golf, History and More

April 29, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Parks

We don’t always have to travel far to find a great park for a short and scenic walk, and Heritage Park in Grandville has become…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Tippy Dam in Manistee County

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Tippy Dam in Manistee County

February 23, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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Ludington State Park Will Be Closed For 10 Months: What To See This Summer

Ludington State Park Will Be Closed For 10 Months: What To See This Summer

February 21, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Ludington State Park will close after Labor Day in 2024, and may not open back up until some time in July of 2025. During this…

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Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: 10 Awesome Things For Families and Kids

Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: 10 Awesome Things For Families and Kids

July 9, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

As Michigan’s oldest city Sault Ste. Marie is full of historical attractions. As one of the bigger cities in the Upper Peninsula it also boasts…

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15 Things We Love About Ludington As We Celebrate Its 150th Anniversary

15 Things We Love About Ludington As We Celebrate Its 150th Anniversary

May 18, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips

Ludington will celebrate a milestone anniversary in 2023 and there are plenty of events planned to help make sure this sesquicentennial is a year to…

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Dolan Nature Sanctuary (Michigan Nature Association): Scenic Hiking Beside the Coldwater River

Dolan Nature Sanctuary (Michigan Nature Association): Scenic Hiking Beside the Coldwater River

April 18, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

The Michigan Nature Association has done an amazing job of purchasing, preserving, and protecting land and water throughout our state for the last 70+ years….

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Holland's Outdoor Discovery Center: Trails, Wildlife, and Free Fun for the Whole Family

Holland’s Outdoor Discovery Center: Trails, Wildlife, and Free Fun for the Whole Family

July 25, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Holland is know for its beautiful beaches and water recreation opportunities on Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan, its Dutch heritage and the annual Tulip Time…

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Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

March 27, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Trails, Uncategorized

Like many of the parks in the Ottawa County Parks system, Connor Bayou in Grand Haven is located near a body of water (the Grand…

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Travel the Mitten - Our 22 Travel Goals For 2022

Travel the Mitten – Our 22 Travel Goals For 2022

December 27, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

In 2021 we published out first-ever travel goals for the year list. We started the year with great optimism and got off to a strong…

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