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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 Jonathan Katje
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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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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Battle Creek's Historic Bridge Park is a Unique and Fun Family Destination

Battle Creek’s Historic Bridge Park is a Unique and Fun Family Destination

October 26, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Michigan is home to thousands of parks that offer outdoor fin for the entire family. One of the Lower Peninsula’s most unique parks is Battle…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Presque Isle Waterfalls Loop at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Presque Isle Waterfalls Loop at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park

October 20, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Trails, Waterfalls

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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Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway - Hiawatha National Forest

Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway – Hiawatha National Forest

December 17, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Lighthouses

The Whitefish Bay Scenic Byway (a National Forest Byway) is one of Michigan’s 23 designated byways, running 33 miles from Brimley to M-123 in the…

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Tahquamenon Scenic Byway: 18 Attractions On This Pure Michigan Byway

Tahquamenon Scenic Byway: 18 Attractions On This Pure Michigan Byway

May 1, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Michigan is home to 23 Scenic Byways, with five designated as State Scenic Byways (or Pure Michigan Byways). The Tahquamenon Scenic Byway is 62 miles…

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North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Gets Even Better For 2018

North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Gets Even Better For 2018

January 18, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

The North Country Trail Association’s Hike 100 Challenge has proven to be incredibly popular since its introduction in 2016, with thousands of hikers earning rewards…

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Michigan A to Z: Travel the Mitten's 2017 Summer Guide

Michigan A to Z: Travel the Mitten’s 2017 Summer Guide

May 29, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips

After a very wet April and a May that was slow to show signs of warming, we are finally ready for summer to reach the…

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North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Returns For A Second Year

North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Returns For A Second Year

May 4, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Following a highly successful Hike 100 Challenge to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the national park system in 2016, the North Country Trail Association is once…

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Manistee River High Rollway - Stunning Fall Views in Northern Michigan

Manistee River High Rollway – Stunning Fall Views in Northern Michigan

October 20, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

Fall color is either at or near peak in most of Northern Michigan, and when we recently made a trip to the Traverse City area…

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