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Things To Do In Michigan Spring 2022 - Our A to Z Guide

Things To Do In Michigan Spring 2022 – Our A to Z Guide

March 1, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

We’ve made it through another Michigan winter, and now our attention turns to warmer weather and the renewal of spring. It’s time to get back…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Mini Mac Bridge in St. Louis

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Mini Mac Bridge in St. Louis

July 11, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
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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Upper Hand Brewery Beer is Finally Headed to the Lower Peninsula!

Upper Hand Brewery Beer is Finally Headed to the Lower Peninsula!

July 11, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Breweries

Upper Hand Brewery was launched in November 2014 in Escanaba, Michigan. As a division of Bell’s Brewery (Comstock, MI) their focus was on making beers…

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Mackinac Bridge Sets Traffic Record in July 2019

Mackinac Bridge Sets Traffic Record in July 2019

September 4, 2019
by Chris Katje
Landmarks

The statistics are out and the Mackinac Bridge set a new traffic record in July. For the month, a total of 612,890 cars crossed the…

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Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park, Sanilac County

Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park, Sanilac County

August 2, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

A somewhat remote location and a short season of being open keep Sanilac Petroglyphs Historic State Park from getting the attention it deserves. It may…

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Photo Gallery Friday: 2016 Michigan Fall Color, Lower Peninsula

Photo Gallery Friday: 2016 Michigan Fall Color, Lower Peninsula

November 11, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

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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Beer Cap Maps and Ornaments – Gift Idea for Michigan Beer Fans (Giveaway)

Beer Cap Maps and Ornaments – Gift Idea for Michigan Beer Fans (Giveaway)

December 23, 2015
by Chris Katje
Breweries

Here at Travel the Mitten, we love our Michigan Beer. One of the best things about trying the multiple offerings of Michigan craft brews in…

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10 Amazing Places for Fall Color in Michigan's Lower Peninsula

10 Amazing Places for Fall Color in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula

September 19, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Cooler temperatures and shorter days are just a few of the signs that summer is drawing to a close and fall is almost upon us….

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Mackinac Bridge to Accept Credit Card Payments at Toll Booths

Mackinac Bridge to Accept Credit Card Payments at Toll Booths

January 20, 2015
by Chris Katje
Landmarks

One of the most famous landmarks in the state of Michigan is getting a much needed technology upgrade this summer. The famous Mackinac Bridge that…

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