![The Mason County Sculpture Trail: 20 Works of Art in Ludington and Beyond](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Mason-County-Sculpture-Trail-Fountain-Michigan-Horses-Lumber-Era-470x140.jpg)
Ludington is a popular all-seasons destination on Michigan’s Lake Michigan shoreline, with visitors coming to see the lighthouses, hike the trails, enjoy downtown’s shopping and…
![Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse, Lake Michigan](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Ludington-Pierhead-Light-SS-Badger-Lake-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
Ludington is one of Michigan’ most popular lakeshore destinations, and the Ludington North Breakwater Lighthouse is one of its most iconic landmarks. Walking out to…
![Things to Do in Michigan Winter 2017 - A to Z Guide](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/St.-Joseph-Pier-Lights-Lake-Michigan-Winter-470x140.jpg)
Michigan winters are known for being long, snow-filled, cold, and unpredictable. After a pretty mild winter in 2016-17, all indications are pointing to the upcoming…
![The Voice Blake Shelton Team Blake](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Lauren-Duski-Sleeping-Bear-Dunes-470x140.jpg)
Lauren Duski, a Gaylord, Michigan native is competing on the current season of “The Voice”. The show, which airs Mondays and Tuesdays at 8pm, is…
![My 5 Favorite Places in Michigan: Justin Caine – Paralympic Athlete, US Olympic Hopeful, and Entrepreneur](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/justin-Caine-Saugatuck1-470x140.jpg)
Our latest my 5 Favorite Places in Michigan piece features Justin Caine. The name Justin Caine likely doesn’t ring a bell, but you’ll want to…
![Cops and Doughnuts in Clare Michigan Gets National Attention With NBC News Segment](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Cops-and-Doughnuts-Store-Front-470x140.jpg)
Many Michigan residents are already familiar with the appropriately named Cops and Doughnuts Bakery in Clare, Michigan. The bakery, which was taken over by nine…
![Big Sable Point Lighthouse - Ludington State Park](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Big-Sable-Point-Lighthouse-Feature-Photo-470x140.jpg)
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…
![10 Must-Visit Michigan Locations on the Lake Michigan Circle Tour](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Palms-Book-State-Park-Big-Spring-470x140.jpg)
Lake Michigan has the distinction of being the only one of the five Great Lakes surrounded entirely by the United States. Wisconsin, Indian, Illinois and…
![My 5 Favorite Places in Michigan: Chris Katje](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Sunset-Platte-2006-470x140.jpg)
One of the ideas Jon and I have been working on for this site is to try and get some Michigan born or based celebrities…