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Marquette Harbor Lighthouse, Lake Superior

Marquette Harbor Lighthouse, Lake Superior

April 14, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Marquette Harbor Lighthouse stands on a rocky point near the lower harbor, and has become a community icon over the years. It is easily…

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Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Light (Marquette), Lake Superior

Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Light (Marquette), Lake Superior

March 19, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Presque Isle Harbor Breakwater Light in Marquette, Michigan marks the end of the breakwater at Presque Isle Harbor, where Great Lakes freighters continue to…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: K.I. Sawyer Air Force Planes

Michigan Roadside Attractions: K.I. Sawyer Air Force Planes

January 21, 2017
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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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sugarloaf Mountain, Marquette

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sugarloaf Mountain, Marquette

November 29, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is a new feature that will showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Marquette Maritime Museum and Lighthouse

Photo Gallery Friday: Marquette Maritime Museum and Lighthouse

November 25, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, Museums

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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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Old Ish Statue, Ishpeming

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Old Ish Statue, Ishpeming

October 15, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, 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: Jacques Marquette Statue, Marquette

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Jacques Marquette Statue, Marquette

September 10, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

Jacques Marquette was a French Jesuit missionary who founded Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and St. Ignace, Michigan while traveling as a missionary. He would later…

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Black River Falls, Ishpeming

Black River Falls, Ishpeming

August 15, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

The Marquette area has become well known over the last few years for its amazing outdoor recreation opportunities, including several stunning waterfalls. Black River Falls…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Da Yoopers Tourist Trap in Ishpeming

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Da Yoopers Tourist Trap in Ishpeming

July 9, 2016
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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Big Bay Point Lighthouse - Lake Superior

Big Bay Point Lighthouse – Lake Superior

March 2, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

An important note since this post was first published, tours are offered on Sundays June-September and that is currently the only way to see the…

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