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…
Mackinac Island is one of Michigan’s most unique and family-friendly vacation destinations. In 2015, it was also a finalist to be named Best Under the…
December 11 marks the 44th anniversary of one of the deadliest industrial accidents in Michigan history. 22 men working on a water intake tunnel were…
Present-day Mackinaw City’s location at the confluence of Lake Michigan and Lake Huron made it an important area from the early days of the state,…
Grand Traverse County’s Old Mission Peninsula is well-known for its scenic beauty, award-winning wineries, historic lighthouse and more. The peninsula is also home to 13 “quilt…
Summer attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the beaches and iconic lighthouses at Holland, Grand Haven and Muskegon State Parks each year. These three…
In 2013, the Michigan DNR added Belle Isle Park in Detroit to its amazing portfolio of state parks and recreation areas. This 982-acre island can…
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…
M-37 heads north from Traverse City for a little more than 17 miles, passing by orchards, wineries and scenic barns before it reaches its end….
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,…