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One of my favorite things to do at the end of each year is to look back at which of our posts got the most…
![Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Fees Will Begin in 2022: Everything You Need To Know](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-Favorite-Michigan-Photos-Log-Slide-Overlook-Pictured-Rocks-May-470x140.jpg)
On Monday the National Park Service announced the addition of entrance fees to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore as well as increases in current fees for…
![Is Michigan's Platte River Campground the Best Campground in America?](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/20200801_125432-470x140.jpg)
Just in time for the last two months of summer, a new set of Reader’s Choice polls are up at 10best.com. Current contests are focused…
![A Deeper Look at a Record Breaking 2020 at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Michigan-Photos-2020-Pyramid-Point-Sleeping-Bear-Dunes-National-Lakeshore-470x140.jpg)
2020 was a year of constant change and constant surprises due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and many of our national parks saw a decline in…
![Historic Sleeping Bear Inn Could Soon Be Michigan's Most Popular Bed and Breakfast](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Sleeping-Bear-Inn-Glen-Haven-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore continues to be one of the top destinations for summer vacations in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The National Park Service recently announced that plans…
![Here Are The Six Fee Free Days For Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in 2021](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Sleeping-Bear-Dunes-Point-Trail-Lake-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
Michigan is home to seven national park properties (one national park, two national lakeshores, one national battlefield park, one national heritage area, and one national scenic trail) that attract…
![Fall Color in Michigan: Covered Bridges](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Kal-Haven-Trail-Covered-Bridge-Nichols-470x140.jpg)
The fall color season is upon us in Michigan, with parts of the Upper Peninsula already at peak color and patches of orange, red, and…
![Photo Gallery: Platte River Kayak Trip at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Platte-River-Kayak-Sleeping-Bear-Dunes-Feature-Photo-470x140.jpg)
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of Michigan’s most popular destinations, with its breathtaking views and endless outdoor recreation opportunities. In addition to its…
![Petoskey Stone Hunting: 10 Beaches Where You Can Find Michigan's State Stone](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Petoskey-Stones-Michigan-Feature-Photo1-470x140.jpg)
The Petoskey stone has been Michigan’s state stone since 1965, and has been one of the most sought-after beach treasures in the Northern Lower Peninsula…
![Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive: 12 Scenic Stops at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/20171001_142121-470x140.jpg)
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore continues to be one of the most popular summer destinations for Michigan residents and visitors from all over the country….