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Manistee River High Rollway - Stunning Fall Views in Northern Michigan

Manistee River High Rollway – Stunning Fall Views in Northern Michigan

October 20, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Fall color is either at or near peak in most of Northern Michigan, and when we recently made a trip to the Traverse City area…

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Delaware Mine - Self-Guided Copper Mine Tours

Delaware Mine – Self-Guided Copper Mine Tours

October 3, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

When we visited the Keweenaw Peninsula in June, we had the chance to tour copper mining historical sites of all kinds. While only ruins remain…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: World's Largest Limestone Quarry, Rogers City

Michigan Roadside Attractions: World’s Largest Limestone Quarry, Rogers City

October 1, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
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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Photo Gallery Friday: Presque Isle Lighthouses, Lake Huron

Photo Gallery Friday: Presque Isle Lighthouses, Lake Huron

September 23, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, Museums

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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Jacques Marquette Statue, Marquette

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Jacques Marquette Statue, Marquette

September 10, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

Jacques Marquette was a French Jesuit missionary who founded Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and St. Ignace, Michigan while traveling as a missionary. He would later…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Calumet Theatre, Calumet

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Calumet Theatre, Calumet

August 20, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
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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Historic Water Street Homes, Sault Ste. Marie

Historic Water Street Homes, Sault Ste. Marie

August 3, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Museums

Michigan’s oldest city, Sault Ste. Marie, is home to many historical sites as well as popular tourist attractions. We’ve already shared some of our favorite…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Frying Pan Island Light, Sault Ste. Marie

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Frying Pan Island Light, Sault Ste. Marie

July 30, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, 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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Michigan's Keweenaw National Historic Park: 26 Sites Worth Visiting

Michigan’s Keweenaw National Historic Park: 26 Sites Worth Visiting

July 24, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks, Lighthouses, Museums

The National Park Service is celebrating 100 years of operation in 2016, and will be featuring a variety of special events at its parks. Michigan…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Wheels of History Museum, Bay Mills - Brimley

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Wheels of History Museum, Bay Mills – Brimley

July 23, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Museums, 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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