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Pictured Rocks First Timers Guide: 10 Things to See and Do

Pictured Rocks First Timers Guide: 10 Things to See and Do

July 12, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

One of the common questions we get from friends and relatives traveling to the Upper Peninsula centers around what to see and do at Pictured…

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Second Annual Freighter Frenzy Looking for Most Popular Great Lakes Ship

Second Annual Freighter Frenzy Looking for Most Popular Great Lakes Ship

March 2, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

A popular Twitter contest that looks to find the most popular Great Lakes freighter kicks off its second year later this week, and will run…

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2020 Was a Record Year for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

2020 Was a Record Year for Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

February 27, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

For the first time in its history, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore saw more than one million visitors during 2020. The large jump in visits is…

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Michigan Lighthouses and Their Wisconsin Lighthouse Lookalikes

Michigan Lighthouses and Their Wisconsin Lighthouse Lookalikes

January 17, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

We don’t always limit our travel to Michigan, but when we do travel out of state we often still find ourselves close to a body…

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10 Things To See and Do at Presque Isle Park in Marquette

10 Things To See and Do at Presque Isle Park in Marquette

December 21, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

It’s hard to pick Marquette’s top destination when recommending the area to new visitors. You could tell people to go hike Sugarloaf Mountain, walk through…

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Travel the Mitten - Our 100 Favorite Michigan Photos of 2020

Travel the Mitten – Our 100 Favorite Michigan Photos of 2020

December 16, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Vacation

One of the reasons we love exploring Michigan is that there is never a shortage of great photo opportunities. Our early explorations of the state…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Hunter's Point Park, Copper Harbor

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Hunter’s Point Park, Copper Harbor

November 10, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

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…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Presque Isle Waterfalls Loop at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Presque Isle Waterfalls Loop at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

October 20, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Trails, Waterfalls

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…

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This Michigan Lighthouse Could Be Yours For Around $500K

This Michigan Lighthouse Could Be Yours For Around $500K

October 2, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

A Michigan lighthouse doesn’t hit the real estate market very often, and it’s even more rare that a lighthouse that is ready to go as…

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Fall Color in Michigan: Scenic Byways

Fall Color in Michigan: Scenic Byways

September 29, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Part of the fun of a fall color tour is the drive, as each mile showcases different changes of color in the leaves of the…

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