Located at the northern tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, Fort Wilkins State Park has a rich history, numerous scenic sites and two large campgrounds. It…
While the cliffs and waterfalls of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore get a lot of the glory and most of the photographs, one more area…
The scenery along the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is stunning – with colorful layered rock cliffs, unique rock formations, abundant waterfalls and a treasure trove…
As the only lighthouse within the boundaries of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the Au Sable Point Light Station has a long a storied history…
The beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula rivals that of any place in the country, with its vast amounts of unspoiled wilderness, scenic waterfalls, historic sites…
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…
It’s that time of year again where photos of ice-covered lighthouses start making their way around the internet. Crashing waves and freezing cold temperatures create…
The efforts of the Emmett County Historical Society have returned the McGulpin Point Lighthouse to its past glory, and added another great attraction to the…
This brief tour will take a look at the lighthouses of the Keweenaw Peninsula that can be seen by land. Due to the close proximity,…
Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state, and some of the best-known of those lighthouses can be found along the Lake Michigan…