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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Pyramid Point Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Pyramid Point Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

September 6, 2016
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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Harbor Beach Lighthouse, Lake Huron

Harbor Beach Lighthouse, Lake Huron

September 1, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Harbor Beach Lighthouse sits at the end of a breakwall that separates Lake Huron from the world’s largest man-made freshwater harbor. This sparkplug-style light…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Life-Saving Station

Photo Gallery Friday: Eagle Harbor Lighthouse and Life-Saving Station

August 19, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, Museums

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…

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Manitou Island Lighthouse, Lake Superior

Manitou Island Lighthouse, Lake Superior

August 18, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

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…

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Muskegon South Pierhead Light, Lake Michigan

Muskegon South Pierhead Light, Lake Michigan

August 11, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Lighthouses

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…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Frying Pan Island Light, Sault Ste. Marie

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Frying Pan Island Light, Sault Ste. Marie

July 30, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, 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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Photo Gallery Friday: A Lake Superior Trip With Sand Point Charters

Photo Gallery Friday: A Lake Superior Trip With Sand Point Charters

July 22, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

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…

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Robert H. Manning Memorial Lighthouse, Empire

Robert H. Manning Memorial Lighthouse, Empire

July 16, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

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,…

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Michigan A to Z: Travel the Mitten's Summer Guide

Michigan A to Z: Travel the Mitten’s Summer Guide

May 27, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips, Sports

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…

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Michigan Bucket List: State Parks

Michigan Bucket List: State Parks

May 11, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

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…

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