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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Alger County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Alger County Lighthouses

November 6, 2021
by jonkatje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, with more than 120 beacons still standing along the shores of Lake Superior, Lake Michigan,…

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Grand Island Range Lights - Christmas

Grand Island Range Lights – Christmas

August 3, 2021
by jonkatje
Lighthouses

If you’ve ever driven M-28 between Marquette and Munising in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, you’ve probably driven by the Grand Island Range Lights without even knowing….

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Pirate Ship Invades Munising Near Pictured Rocks in 2018

Pirate Ship Invades Munising Near Pictured Rocks in 2018

April 17, 2018
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

In 2017, a pirate ship could be spotted near Mackinaw City. Those lucky enough to book tickets got to board this one of a kind…

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Michigan Bucket List: Islands

Michigan Bucket List: Islands

April 17, 2017
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Landmarks, Lighthouses

We’ve enjoyed putting together “bucket lists” of things to do and see in Michigan over the past few months, from waterfalls to lighthouses, sand dunes…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Riptide Ride in Munising, Michigan

Photo Gallery Friday: Riptide Ride in Munising, Michigan

March 11, 2016
by jonkatje
Family Trips

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…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Glass Bottom Shipwreck Tour in Munising, Michigan

Photo Gallery Friday: Glass Bottom Shipwreck Tour in Munising, Michigan

February 26, 2016
by jonkatje
Family Trips

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…

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Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse

Grand Island East Channel Lighthouse – Lake Superior

January 29, 2016
by jonkatje
Lighthouses

Grand Island is a 13,500 acre island that is National Recreation area in Lake Superior just offshore of Munising. It features cliffs similar to those…

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7 Ways to Experience Shipwrecks in Michigan Without Diving the Great Lakes

7 Ways to Experience Shipwrecks in Michigan Without Diving the Great Lakes

July 31, 2015
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

Michigan is known as the “Great Lakes State” and also home to more lighthouses than any other state. Many of these lighthouses helped navigate ships…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Santa's Workshop and 35-Foot Tall Santa Claus in Christmas

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Santa’s Workshop and 35-Foot Tall Santa Claus in Christmas

June 27, 2015
by jonkatje
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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15 Family Friendly Things To Do In Munising, Michigan

15 Family Friendly Things To Do In Munising, Michigan

April 14, 2015
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Vacation

Munising may be a small town with around 2,300 residents, but in the summer the area feels much busier as thousands of visitors head to…

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