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Port Crescent State Park, Port Austin

Port Crescent State Park, Port Austin

August 27, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

If you’re looking for spectacular sand dunes on the eastern side of the state, look no further than Port Crescent State Park near Port Austin….

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Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park, Sanilac County

Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park, Sanilac County

August 2, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

A somewhat remote location and a short season of being open keep Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park from getting the attention it deserves. It may…

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Negwegon State Park - Beauty and Seclusion on the Lake Huron Shore

Negwegon State Park – Beauty and Seclusion on the Lake Huron Shore

July 31, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Having grown up in the Grand Rapids area, we’re used to state parks with beautiful beaches that are incredibly popular during the summer months (Holland…

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William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, Detroit

William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor, Detroit

July 30, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more than 100 state parks and recreation areas, but only one is located in an urban setting. William G. Milliken State…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Island Park, Alpena

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Island Park, Alpena

July 17, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Silver Lake State Park

Photo Gallery Friday: Silver Lake State Park

May 18, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

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…

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North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Gets Even Better For 2018

North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Gets Even Better For 2018

January 18, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

The North Country Trail Association’s Hike 100 Challenge has proven to be incredibly popular since its introduction in 2016, with thousands of hikers earning rewards…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Grand Ravines, Ottawa County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Grand Ravines, Ottawa County

September 26, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…

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Interstate Falls, Montreal River

Interstate Falls, Montreal River

September 11, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Interstate Falls is one of three large waterfalls located on the Montreal River, between the borders of Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Like Saxon Falls…

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Sturgeon Falls - A Waterfall in the Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness

Sturgeon Falls – A Waterfall in the Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness

August 8, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

The Sturgeon River Gorge Wilderness in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a unit of the Ottawa National Forest that covers more than 14,000 acres, including the…

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