![Sarett Nature Center: Family Friendly Trails and Environmental Education in Benton Harbor](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sarett-Nature-Center-Benton-Harbor-Boardwalk-Trail-470x140.jpg)
In April we were able to visit the Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids and explore trails and see animals up close. We also made…
![Walk of Art Sculpture Park in Elk Rapids: Explore the Trails and Art by Lake Michigan](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Walk-of-Art-Sculpture-Park-Elk-Rapids-Spire-and-Orb-Industrial-Arts-Institute-470x140.jpg)
One of our goals for this year with Travel the Mitten was to explore at least two new sculpture parks. We’ve loved previous visits to…
![Lighthouse Beach and Park in Port Huron: History and Family Fun](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Port-Huron-Lighthouse-Beach-Fort-Gratiot-2024-470x140.jpg)
Port Huron is home to many great parks and outdoor areas, but the one we find ourselves coming back to the most is Lighthouse Beach…
![Frankfort Beach: Enjoy the Lake Michigan Beach and Beautiful Views](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Frankfort-Beach-Lake-Michigan-Surfing-470x140.jpg)
Northern Michigan is known for its sandy beaches and the stunning views on M-22. Frankfort is one of the best cities to visit for families…
![Hager Park in Ottawa County is Fun for the Whole Family](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Hager-County-Park-Ottawa-County-Parks-USA-Relief-Map-Photos-470x140.jpg)
Ottawa County Parks operates 40 parks and open space land sites (as well as a few trails) in Michigan’s seventh most populate county. As we…
![Kent County Parks: Our Guide To 40+ Amazing Sites](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Kent-County-Parks-Creekside-Park-470x140.jpg)
There are close to 40 great parks and trails that are part of the Kent County Parks system in the greater Grand Rapids area. These…
![Rotary Island Park, Sault Ste. Marie - Freighters and Family Fun](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Rotary-Park-Sault-Ste.-Marie-Paul-Tregurtha-freighter-470x140.jpg)
There’s no shortage of things to do in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan’s oldest city. One of the main draws here is the Soo Locks, which…
![Explore the Ruins and Trails at Lincoln Brick Park in Eaton County (Photo Gallery)](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/DSC_5132-470x140.jpg)
Eaton County’s Lincoln Brick Park provides visitors with miles of hiking trails along the Grand River and past some of the area’s famous ledges, as…
![Michigan Roadside Attractions: Fish Heads at Riverfront Park, Newaygo](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20201011_181329-470x140.jpg)
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,…