![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Houdek Dunes Natural Area, Leland](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Houdek-Dunes-Natural-Area-Leland-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…
![Ottawa County Parks: A Guide To 27 Scenic Sites For Outdoor Adventures](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Tunnel-Park-Holland-Ottawa-County-Parks-MI-470x140.jpg)
Ottawa County is home to around 300,000 residents and is highly regarded for its sandy beaches, rich history, and outdoor recreation opportunities. It has 24…
![Hoffmaster State Park Closing For Big Upgrades in 2023](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/20200602_183857-470x140.jpg)
Those looking to head to one of West Michigan’s most loved state parks next summer may want to make other plans, as it was recently…
![Arcadia Dunes is One of Northern Michigan's Most Rewarding Hikes](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/A-Arcadia-Dunes-Feature-Photo-Lake-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore may get the most attention when it comes to Lake Michigan sand dunes in Northern Michigan, but we recently had…
![Port Crescent State Park, Port Austin](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Port-Crescent-State-Park-Kayak-Pinnebog-River-470x140.jpg)
If you’re looking for spectacular sand dunes on the eastern side of the state, look no further than Port Crescent State Park near Port Austin….
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Muskegon State Park](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Muskegon-State-Park-Lighthouse-Dunes-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Rosy Mound Natural Area, Ottawa County](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Rosy-Mound-Dunes-View-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Michigan Bucket List: Sand Dunes](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Sleeping-Bear-Dunes-Lake-MI-Overlook-Pierce-Stocking-470x140.jpg)
We’ve really enjoyed putting together Michigan “bucket lists” of waterfalls, state parks and lighthouses over the past year. With more shoreline than any of the…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Pyramid Point Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Pyramid-Point-Lake-Michigan-View1-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Photo Gallery Friday: Warren Dunes State Park](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Warren-Dunes-State-Park-Cover-Photo-470x140.jpg)
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…