One of our favorite lighthouses on Lake Michigan is the picturesque Point Betsie Lighthouse, which marks the southern end of the Manitou Passage. The light…
Michigan’s only national park is Isle Royale National Park in Lake Superior, 55 miles from the Keweenaw Peninsula and 22 miles from the Canadian shoreline….
Thousands of visitors make their way to Ludington State Park in Mason County each year, where sandy beaches, large campgrounds, miles of hiking trails, sand…
We’ve mentioned a few times before that Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state in the country, but did you know that…
Middle Island Lighthouse stands guard in the middle of a tough stretch of Lake Huron north of Alpena and south of Presque Isle. Constructed in…
The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore draws visitors from all around the world with its scenic multicolored sandstone cliffs, breathtaking waterfalls and sandy dunes. Covering most…
The Seul Choix Point Lighthouse in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula was at one time the only light guiding mariners through a 100-mile stretch of Lake Michigan…
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…
Summer attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the beaches and iconic lighthouses at Holland, Grand Haven and Muskegon State Parks each year. These three…
In 2013, the Michigan DNR added Belle Isle Park in Detroit to its amazing portfolio of state parks and recreation areas. This 982-acre island can…