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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Armintrout Milbocker Nature Preserve, Allegan

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Armintrout Milbocker Nature Preserve, Allegan

January 2, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Kalamazoo River Lighthouse (Replica), Allegan County

Kalamazoo River Lighthouse (Replica), Allegan County

December 2, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Lighthouses continue to be popular tourist destinations, and Michigan is home to more than 120 different beacons. As we have traveled the state trying to…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Michigan Paper Company Mill (Plainwell City Hall)

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Michigan Paper Company Mill (Plainwell City Hall)

November 19, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

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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Battle Creek's Historic Bridge Park is a Unique and Fun Family Destination

Battle Creek’s Historic Bridge Park is a Unique and Fun Family Destination

October 26, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Michigan is home to thousands of parks that offer outdoor fin for the entire family. One of the Lower Peninsula’s most unique parks is Battle…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Historic 57th Street Bridge in Allegan County (New Richmond Bridge Park)

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Historic 57th Street Bridge in Allegan County (New Richmond Bridge Park)

October 10, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

Allegan County is home to two of the state’s most historic bridges – the Second Street Bridge in Allegan and the 57th Street Bridge (also…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Second Street Bridge in Allegan

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Second Street Bridge in Allegan

March 28, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

Those interested in transportation history will find an engineering landmark in downtown Allegan, where a wrought-iron truss bridge spans the Kalamazoo River. Built in 1886,…

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Saugatuck Michigan: 7 Can't Miss Places in Best Coastal Small Town

Saugatuck Michigan: 7 Can’t Miss Places in Best Coastal Small Town

March 15, 2015
by Chris Katje
Vacation

The city of Saugatuck is a great gem for anyone who has ever visited the small town located on Lake Michigan. At the time of…

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