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These Two Michigan Lighthouses Will Receive MLAP Grants in 2022 From the "Save Our Lights" License Plates

These Two Michigan Lighthouses Will Receive MLAP Grants in 2022 From the “Save Our Lights” License Plates

March 12, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

We love Michigan lighthouses here at Travel the Mitten, and owe them a debt of gratitude for being the original catalyst for our exploration of…

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Michigan's Shortest Highway Leads to This Beautiful State Park

Michigan’s Shortest Highway Leads to This Beautiful State Park

March 5, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

It’s hard to drive anywhere in Michigan without seeing an M-22 sticker on a vehicle, and while we love and appreciate that famous scenic highway…

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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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Happy Birthday Michigan: A Look at 185 Michigan Places We Love

Happy Birthday Michigan: A Look at 185 Michigan Places We Love

January 26, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

On January 26, 1837, President Andrew Jackson signed a bill that made Michigan the 26th state. The Michigan Territory had pushed for statehood for a…

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Here are the Fee Free Days for Michigan National Parks Sites in 2022

Here are the Fee Free Days for Michigan National Parks Sites in 2022

January 10, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Each year the National Park Service offers a handful of “Fee Free Days” during which entrance fees are waived so that more people can get…

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Things To Do in Michigan Winter 2022 - Our A to Z Guide

Things To Do in Michigan Winter 2022 – Our A to Z Guide

January 3, 2022
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

For the first few years of Travel the Mitten, we put together seasonal lists of unique Michigan events in an A to Z format. Those…

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Meridian Baseline State Park: Hike the Beautiful Trails at One of Michigan's Newest State Parks

Meridian Baseline State Park: Hike the Beautiful Trails at One of Michigan’s Newest State Parks

May 9, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
History

Michigan is home to more than 100 state parks, and Meridian Baseline State Park is one of the most recent additions. This small yet beautiful…

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The North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Heads Into Sixth Year After Record Participation

The North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Heads Into Sixth Year After Record Participation

December 19, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan has the most of a lot of things – we are blessed with the most freshwater coastline, the most lighthouses, and we also have…

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2020 Year in Review: Our 20 Most Popular Posts

2020 Year in Review: Our 20 Most Popular Posts

December 13, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

As we get close to finishing up a 2020 that was unlike anything we’ve ever experienced before, it’s time to take a look back at…

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10 Coronavirus Vacation Tips For Summer 2020

10 Coronavirus Vacation Tips For Summer 2020

June 30, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

As we approach the 4th of July weekend, many Michigan residents will soon be hitting the road for vacations they’ve had to wait a bit…

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