![Big Things Coming for Michigan's Tallest Waterfall?](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Michigans-Tallest-Waterfall-2022-470x140.jpg)
After years of waiting, it seems real progress is fin ally on the way for what will be one of the Upper Peninsula’s most popular…
![Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Houghton County Lighthouses](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Keweenaw-Waterway-Lower-Entrance-Light-470x140.jpg)
Houghton County is home to three lighthouses and a plethora of historical sites related to the copper mining industry. We love all the historic buildings…
![Jumbo Falls: A Secluded Waterfall in the Ottawa National Forest](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Jumbo-Falls-Michigan-Waterfall-Houghton-County-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Michigan Roadside Attractions: Michigan's Oldest Concrete Pavement, Calumet](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Calumet-Michigan-Oldest-Concrete-Pavement-1906-470x140.jpg)
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,…
![Michigan Landmarks: Portage Lake Lift Bridge](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Portage-Lake-Lift-Bridge-Keweenaw-Waterway-470x140.jpg)
The Portage Lake Lift Bridge (Houghton-Hancock Bridge) is one of Michigan’s engineering marvels and the only connection between Houghton and the rest of the Keweenaw…
![Michigan Roadside Attractions: Ahmeek Stamp Mill Ruins, Tamarack City](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Ahmeek-Stamp-Mill-Ruins-Tamarack-City-Cover-Photo-470x140.jpg)
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,…
![Historic Houghton Walking Tour - Learn About the Copper Country's Largest City](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Historic-Houghton-Michigan-Walking-Tour-Portage-Lake-Lift-Bridge-470x140.jpg)
Houghton, Michigan is known for many landmarks and a rich history. It is home to Michigan Technological University, serves as one of the departure points…
![Photo Gallery Friday: Kayak Trip to the Quincy Dredge](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Quincy-Dredge-Kayak-Trip-Feature-Photo-470x140.jpg)
One of the most recognizable remnants of Michigan’s mining history in the Keweenaw is the Quincy Dredge Number Two, which is easily seen when driving…
![Michigan Roadside Attractions: Houghton County Courthouse](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Houghton-County-Courthouse-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
Houghton, Michigan is home to many historic and large buildings that were built during the area’s mining boom. One of the grandest and most easily…