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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 jonkatje
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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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 2021: Record Visitors For Seventh Consecutive Year

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore 2021: Record Visitors For Seventh Consecutive Year

January 16, 2022
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Earlier this month we looked at a record breaking 2021 for Michigan’s Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and today we turn our attention to the Upper…

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Pictured Rocks First Timers Guide: 10 Things to See and Do

Pictured Rocks First Timers Guide: 10 Things to See and Do

July 12, 2021
by jonkatje
Family Trips

One of the common questions we get from friends and relatives traveling to the Upper Peninsula centers around what to see and do at Pictured…

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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 jonkatje
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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28 Great Michigan Kayak Trips

28 Great Michigan Kayak Trips

August 12, 2020
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Vacation

In a state surrounded by four Great Lakes, it should come as little surprise that we have some of the best kayaking opportunities in the…

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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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The Best Michigan Beach: Is Your Favorite Up For An Award?

The Best Michigan Beach: Is Your Favorite Up For An Award?

May 2, 2018
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Just in time for warmer temperatures, 10best.com is back with another Reader’s Choice Poll. Actually, there are six new polls, looking for the best beach…

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Pirate Ship Invades Munising Near Pictured Rocks in 2018

Pirate Ship Invades Munising Near Pictured Rocks in 2018

April 17, 2018
by Chris Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

In 2017, a pirate ship could be spotted near Mackinaw City. Those lucky enough to book tickets got to board this one of a kind…

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Artprize 9 Artprize 2017 Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Painting

Pictured Rocks Represented Well at Artprize 9 by Artist Michael Ingle

September 21, 2017
by Chris Katje
Arts and Entertainment

When people think of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, the first picture that comes to mind is often Miners Castle. This easily recognizable natural landmark…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Riptide Ride in Munising, Michigan

Photo Gallery Friday: Riptide Ride in Munising, Michigan

March 11, 2016
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…

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