Michigan is proud of its lighthouses and maritime heritage, and home to more lighthouses than any other state. This make our state an excellent place…
During our visits to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula over the past few years we’ve spent some time visiting the historic sites associated with Bishop Frederic Baraga,…
The Sand Point Lighthouse in Baraga, Michigan is of two lighthouses in the state with that name (the other is in Escanaba), and is easy…
We’ve been fortunate to have the opportunity to visit many of Michigan’s lighthouses, and one of our favorite new additions this year was the Gull…
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…
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…
We recently shared our Ultimate Michigan Lighthouse Road Trip: Lower Peninsula post, which gave directions on how to visit 42 or more lighthouses. As promised,…
We’ve really enjoyed putting together Michigan “bucket lists” of waterfalls, state parks and lighthouses over the past year. With more shoreline than any of the…
The Eagle Harbor Lighthouse is one of the most picturesque beacons located on Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. Guarding a rocky shoreline near what was once a…
The Manitou Island Lighthouse stands on the eastern tip of a 1,000 acre island in Lake Superior, just three miles from the Keweenaw Peninsula. The copper…