![Michigan Roadside Attractions: Verlen Kruger Statue, Portland](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Verlen-Kruger-Statue-Feature-Photo-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Linear Park in Grand Haven: Enjoy the Sculptures and Amazing Views](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Grand-Haven-Linear-Park-Entrance-Sculpture-470x140.jpg)
Most of our time in Grand Haven has been spent at the beach at the state park, walking out to the lighthouse, dining downtown, or…
![Photo Gallery: World of Winter 2024 in Grand Rapids](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/World-of-Winter-2024-Grand-Rapids-Downtown-Cover-Photo-470x140.jpg)
The World of Winter festival has returned to downtown Grand Rapids for a seventh year, and offers some amazing art installations and tons of family…
![Ottawa County Parks: A Guide To 27 Scenic Sites For Outdoor Adventures](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Tunnel-Park-Holland-Ottawa-County-Parks-MI-470x140.jpg)
Ottawa County is home to around 300,000 residents and is highly regarded for its sandy beaches, rich history, and outdoor recreation opportunities. It has 24…
![Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Connor-Bayou-Grand-River-Ottawa-County-Parks-470x140.jpg)
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…
![World of Winter 2022 in Grand Rapids: Don't Miss Year 5 of This Fun and Free Outdoor Art Celebration](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/World-of-Winter-Grand-Rapids-2022-Massimal-Bears--470x140.jpg)
World of Winter 2022 in Grand Rapids: Don’t Miss Year 5 of This Fun and Free Outdoor Art Celebration
The World of Winter 2022 Festival kicked off on Friday, January 7th. Downtown Grand Rapids will host more than 40 art installations and 50 ice…
![Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Ottawa County Lighthouses](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Grand-Haven-Lighthouse-Ottaw-County-Lighthouses-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
Ottawa County is Michigan’s seventh largest county by population and 52nd by land area. Known for its beautiful sandy beaches along Lake Michigan, it is…
![Visit 4 Historic Bridges in Portland, Michigan](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Bridge-Street-Bridge-Portland-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
Most Michigan towns of decent size have a historic local bridge. Portland in Ionia County has four historic bridges, and you can drive across one…
![World of Winter in Downtown Grand Rapids: Free and Frozen Family Fun](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Hybycozo-Grand-Rapids-World-of-Winter-Feature-Photo-470x140.jpg)
If you’re looking for free family fun in February, the World of Winter Festival in Grand Rapids has many options for you. A collection of…
![Grand Haven Pier Lights, Lake Michigan](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Grand-Haven-MI-South-Pier-Lighthouse-470x140.jpg)
The Grand Haven Pier Lights are a pair of iconic pier lighthouses in Grand Haven, Michigan that mark the point where the Grand River meets…