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2022 Visitor Numbers Show Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Is As Popular As Ever

2022 Visitor Numbers Show Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Is As Popular As Ever

March 26, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

It has been more than a decade since Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore was named the “Most Beautiful Place in America” by Good Morning…

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Michigan Rocks! Our 10 Favorite Spots for Great Lakes Rockhounding

Michigan Rocks! Our 10 Favorite Spots for Great Lakes Rockhounding

March 22, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes, and as a result we have some amazing beaches throughout the Lower Peninsula and stunning…

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These Four Michigan State Parks Turn 100 Years Old in 2023

These Four Michigan State Parks Turn 100 Years Old in 2023

March 19, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

The first Michigan state park dates back to 1919, and more than 100 have joined it since then. Four of our Michigan state parks will…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Alligator Hill Kilns at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Alligator Hill Kilns at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

January 27, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions, Trails, Uncategorized

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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Here Are The Five Fee Free Days For Michigan National Parks in 2023

Here Are The Five Fee Free Days For Michigan National Parks in 2023

January 1, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan is home to one national park, two national lakeshores, one national historic park, part of a national scenic trail, one national heritage area, and…

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Best of Travel the Mitten: Our 22 Most Popular 2022 Michigan Articles

Best of Travel the Mitten: Our 22 Most Popular 2022 Michigan Articles

December 23, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Every year we like to look back and see which articles resonated with our readers. 2022 was an exceptionally good year for views and a…

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22 Michigan Places We Visited For The First Time In 2022

22 Michigan Places We Visited For The First Time In 2022

December 22, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Every year we set out to explore more of Michigan and we never seem to run out of new places to visit. 2022 was a…

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Hoffmaster State Park Closing For Big Upgrades in 2023

Hoffmaster State Park Closing For Big Upgrades in 2023

December 18, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

Those looking to head to one of West Michigan’s most loved state parks next summer may want to make other plans, as it was recently…

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2022 Michigan Freighter Gallery: We Like Big Boats

2022 Michigan Freighter Gallery: We Like Big Boats

December 17, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

One of our favorite things to do while traveling around Michigan is see all the Great Lakes freighters that visit our port or pass by…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Island House, Elk Rapids

Michigan Roadside Attractions: The Island House, Elk Rapids

September 15, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

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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