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Michigan Trail Tuesday: North Country Trail at Fallasburg Park, Lowell

Michigan Trail Tuesday: North Country Trail at Fallasburg Park, Lowell

May 17, 2016
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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Michigan Bucket List: State Parks

Michigan Bucket List: State Parks

May 11, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

Michigan has so many state parks, state recreation areas, and state trails that no matter where you go in the state you’re never more than…

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Spectacle Reef Light - Lake Huron

Spectacle Reef Light – Lake Huron

May 1, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Straits of Mackinac are home to some of Michigan’s most beautiful and noteworthy lighthouses – Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Round Island Lighthouse, Bois Blanc…

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Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse - Lake Huron

Bois Blanc Island Lighthouse – Lake Huron

March 7, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

There are three islands to the east of St. Ignace in Lake Huron, and while most Michigan travelers are familiar with Mackinac Island it is…

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Mackinaw City Historic Figure Woodcarvings by Jerry Prior

Mackinaw City Historic Figure Woodcarvings by Jerry Prior

February 26, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Mackinaw City is a top vacation destination for Michigan residents, with its family-friendly activities, close proximity to two Great Lakes, and for being the gateway…

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19 Things to See and Do in Mackinaw City, Michigan

19 Things to See and Do in Mackinaw City, Michigan

February 20, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Mackinaw City is one of Michigan’s top tourist destinations, as visitors from all over the country come to see the Mackinac Bridge, travel to Mackinac…

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21 Things to See and Do in Marquette, Michigan

21 Things to See and Do in Marquette, Michigan

February 19, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Marquette is the most populated city in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with more than 21,000 residents, and its location on the shore of Lake Superior has…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Port Hope Chimney

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Port Hope Chimney

January 23, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Port Hope is a small town in Michigan’s Thumb region that is home to approximately 250 residents. What it lacks in current population, however, it…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Colony Tower in Clay Township, St. Clair County

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Colony Tower in Clay Township, St. Clair County

January 16, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
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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10 Things to See and Do in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

10 Things to See and Do in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

January 11, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

As Michigan’s oldest city, Sault Ste. Marie is full of historical attractions for all interest groups. The city’s position on the St. Mary’s River linking…

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