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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Boardwalks and Birdwatching at Maher Audubon Sanctuary

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Boardwalks and Birdwatching at Maher Audubon Sanctuary

April 25, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays 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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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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2022 Was Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore's Third Busiest Year Ever

2022 Was Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore’s Third Busiest Year Ever

March 25, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

In 2020 and 2021 we watched as Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore set attendance records, with more than a million visitors coming to the park in…

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Best of Travel the Mitten: Our 22 Most Popular 2022 Michigan Articles

Best of Travel the Mitten: Our 22 Most Popular 2022 Michigan Articles

December 23, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Every year we like to look back and see which articles resonated with our readers. 2022 was an exceptionally good year for views and a…

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Michigan Legacy Art Park - Nature, History, and Sculptures at Crystal Mountain (Thompsonville)

Michigan Legacy Art Park – Nature, History, and Sculptures at Crystal Mountain (Thompsonville)

August 7, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Many people visit Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville each year to ski, golf, attend a wedding or special event, or even to take a ride on the…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sandy Hook Trail at Tawas Point State Park

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sandy Hook Trail at Tawas Point State Park

July 19, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays 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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Jumbo Falls: A Secluded Waterfall in the Ottawa National Forest

Jumbo Falls: A Secluded Waterfall in the Ottawa National Forest

July 18, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Waterfalls have always been one of our favorite things to find in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and we recently had a chance to return to Jumbo…

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Arcadia Dunes is One of Northern Michigan's Most Rewarding Hikes

Arcadia Dunes is One of Northern Michigan’s Most Rewarding Hikes

May 4, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore may get the most attention when it comes to Lake Michigan sand dunes in Northern Michigan, but we recently had…

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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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L. M. Wise Preserve in Hopkins: Hiking, History, Birds and More!

L. M. Wise Preserve in Hopkins: Hiking, History, Birds and More!

March 8, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Trails

The first spring day of 2022 led us to exploring some new parks in Allegan County. Our favorite for the day was without question the…

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