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2022 Was Another Record Breaking Year For Mackinac Bridge Traffic

2022 Was Another Record Breaking Year For Mackinac Bridge Traffic

January 20, 2022
by jonkatje
Landmarks, Uncategorized

The Mackinac Bridge has been an iconic Michigan landmark since 1957, connecting the Lower Peninsula to the Upper Peninsula and providing millions of travelers one…

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You Could Own A Piece of the Mackinac Bridge - Best Christmas Present Ever?

You Could Own A Piece of the Mackinac Bridge – Best Christmas Present Ever?

December 11, 2021
by jonkatje
History

In a Facebook post on December 9th, the Michigan Department of Transportation highlighted an amazing opportunity for Michiganders to own a piece of the Mackinac…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: The US-127 Michigan Welcome Center in Clare Might Be the Coolest Rest Area in the State

Michigan Roadside Attractions: The US-127 Michigan Welcome Center in Clare Might Be the Coolest Rest Area in the State

July 17, 2021
by jonkatje
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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Mini Mac Bridge in St. Louis

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Mini Mac Bridge in St. Louis

July 11, 2021
by jonkatje
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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2021 Sheplers Lighthouse Cruise (Westbound Extended Trip) Photo Gallery

2021 Sheplers Lighthouse Cruise (Westbound Extended Trip) Photo Gallery

July 9, 2021
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

As our quest to visit each one of Michigan’s more than 125 lighthouses continues, we’ve had to look for opportunities to see the more remote…

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Mackinac Bridge Walk Returns for 2021: What You Need to Know

Mackinac Bridge Walk Returns for 2021: What You Need to Know

July 4, 2021
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Since 1958, Labor Day in Michigan has been celebrated as the only day of the year that pedestrians can walk across the Mackinac Bridge. The…

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St. Ignace 350th Anniversary: 16 Things to Do in Michigan's Second Oldest City

St. Ignace 350th Anniversary: 16 Things to Do in Michigan’s Second Oldest City

January 24, 2021
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Founded by Father Jacques Marquette in 1671, St. Ignace trails only Sault Ste. Marie (1668) as Michigan’s oldest city. Marquette, a French fur trader and…

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Take a Walk Across the Little Mac Bridge in Reed City

Take a Walk Across the Little Mac Bridge in Reed City

October 6, 2020
by jonkatje
Landmarks

One of the most recognizable Michigan landmarks is the Mackinac Bridge, a five mile long suspension bridge that connects the Lower Peninsula to the Upper…

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Two Michigan Kayaking Trips Up for Best in Country

Two Michigan Kayaking Trips Up for Best in Country

August 5, 2020
by Chris Katje
Vacation

As a Michigan travel site supporting the best Pure Michigan has to offer, we often encourage our readers to vote for top Michigan destinations in…

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Travel the Mitten 2019: A Look Back at Our 19 Most Popular Posts

Travel the Mitten 2019: A Look Back at Our 19 Most Popular Posts

January 13, 2020
by jonkatje
Uncategorized

2019 marked a fifth year of operation for Travel the Mitten, and we were once again thrilled to see that so many people cared about…

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