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…
Muskegon, Michigan was once an important Great Lakes port thanks to a thriving lumber industry. The Muskegon South Pierhead Light is the third beacon to…
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 more than 120 lighthouses, and one of the most amazing things when considering that number is that for the most part,…
Michigan is all set for a hot summer packed full of festivals, events, sports and more. Fairs, festivals, races, and can’t-miss vacation spots are all…
Michigan has so many state parks, state recreation areas, and state trails that no matter where you go in the state you’re never more than…
The Straits of Mackinac are home to some of Michigan’s most beautiful and noteworthy lighthouses – Old Mackinac Point Lighthouse, Round Island Lighthouse, Bois Blanc…
Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, and many still function today. They warn of dangerous shoals and reefs and mark dangerous…