The Windmill Point Light in Detroit is definitely one of Michigan’s most noticeable or aesthetically pleasing lighthouses, but it marks an important stretch of the…
The Menominee River forms the border between Michigan and Wisconsin for roughly 100 miles, and it features several stunning waterfalls on that stretch. We’ve earlier profiled…
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,…
The Grand Rapids, Michigan area is home to countless parks and open spaces that offer opportunities for picnics, family excursions, quiet reflection, outdoor recreation and…
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to more than 200 waterfalls, and the Falls River Falls in L’Anse offers visitors a great chance to see multiple…
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…
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…
With more than 200 waterfalls in the Upper Peninsula, most visitors tend to focus on the larger ones (Tahquamenon, Bond, etc.), but beauty can be…
It takes a bit of work to get to Muskallonge State Park, a hidden gem in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan that is 28 miles…
One of our favorite state parks in the Upper Peninsula, and one we consider a “hidden gem,” is Bewabic State Park near Crystal Falls. At…