![The New LSSU Center for Freshwater Research and Education (Sault Ste. Marie) Offers Hand-On Great Lakes Learning](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/LSSU-Center-For-Freshwater-Research-and-Education-Sea-Lamprey-Exhibit-470x140.jpg)
Sault Ste. Marie is not only one of Michigan’s oldest cities but it is also one of the bet vacation spots in the Upper Peninsula….
![Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park Is Open For 2022 With Exciting New Changes (Photo Gallery)](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/2022-Boulder-Ridge-Wild-Animal-Park-Feature-Photo-Eland-470x140.jpg)
For almost 10 years now Boulder Ridge Wild Animal Park has been one of our favorite zoos in Michigan. Located in Alto, this family-friendly and…
![Photo Gallery Friday: Huron Lightship Museum, Port Huron](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Lightship-Huron-Photo-Gallery-Feature-Photo-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Island Park, Alpena](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Island-Park-Alpena-Reflection-Thunder-Bay-River-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Favorite Michigan Places - Lakenenland](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/DSC_0229-470x140.jpg)
If you’re a regular reader of our site, you’ll be familiar with Lakenenland Junkyard Art. We finally visited this wonderful Roadside Attraction in the summer…
![Legoland Discovery Center Michigan GM Building](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Legoland-GM-Renassaince-Building-2-470x140.jpg)
*Updated with official opening date* LEGOLAND Discovery Center Michigan is scheduled to open to the public March 25th 2016, at the Great Lakes Crossings Mall. This…
![20 Reasons To Get Excited for the 20th Anniversary Season (2015-16) of Grand Rapids Griffins Hockey](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Grand-Rapids-Griffins-faceoff-470x140.jpg)
Fall is here, which means hockey season is right around the corner. The 2013 AHL Calder Cup champion Grand Rapids Griffins will kick off…
![Shark Week and Octonauts Highlight July Michigan Fun at Sea Life Aquarium](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Shark-Week-Sea-Life-Michigan-Aqauraium-470x140.png)
The largest aquarium in Michigan continues to see strong attendance figures and has been selling out many weekends this summer. We’re here today sharing July…
![Michigan’s Largest Aquarium Offers Cheaper Visit With June Buy One Get One Free Deal](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/IMG_20601-470x140.jpg)
We’re big fans of the Michigan Sea Life Aquarium here at Travel the Mitten. The largest aquarium in the state opened in January and has…
![Sea Life Michigan Announces Newest Animal – Benson the Endangered Green Sea Turtle](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Sea-Life-Michigan-Turtle-Benson-470x140.png)
Sea Life Michigan has been a busy destination for families and guests across the state. A typical week sees the company’s website or Facebook page…