As 2018 draws to a close, we decided to take a moment to reflect on all of the new places we were able to visit…
Visitors to Mackinaw City have a unique opportunity to tour a retired U.S. Coast Guard cutter that was in service on the Great Lakes for…
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…
Lighthouses were often a lonely place to live and work, and some were isolated from civilization by many miles. Michigan has more lighthouses than any…
If you’re looking for spectacular sand dunes on the eastern side of the state, look no further than Port Crescent State Park near Port Austin….
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,…
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 is home to five national parks, eight national wildlife refuges, and more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes coastline. All of these factors combine…
Having grown up in the Grand Rapids area, we’re used to state parks with beautiful beaches that are incredibly popular during the summer months (Holland…
Michigan’s Mackinac Island is a magical place – reached by ferry boat, it’s a place that seems frozen in time as motor vehicles are banned….