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Petoskey Stone Hunting: 10 Beaches Where You Can Find Michigan's State Stone

Petoskey Stone Hunting: 10 Beaches Where You Can Find Michigan’s State Stone

June 16, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

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…

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Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive: 12 Scenic Stops at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive: 12 Scenic Stops at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

May 1, 2019
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

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….

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The Best Michigan Birdwatching Locations

The Best Michigan Birdwatching Locations

August 7, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan is home to five national parks, eight national wildlife refuges, and more than 3,000 miles of Great Lakes coastline. All of these factors combine…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Point Betsie Lighthouse Tour

Photo Gallery Friday: Point Betsie Lighthouse Tour

November 3, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…

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Photo Gallery Friday: 2016 Michigan Fall Color, Lower Peninsula

Photo Gallery Friday: 2016 Michigan Fall Color, Lower Peninsula

November 11, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…

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Michigan Bucket List: Sand Dunes

Michigan Bucket List: Sand Dunes

September 29, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Trails

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…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Pyramid Point Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Pyramid Point Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

September 6, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

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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Photo Gallery Friday: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Photo Gallery Friday: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

September 2, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…

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McDonalds Pure Michigan Marketing Campaign Invites Michiganders to Share a Coke

McDonalds Pure Michigan Marketing Campaign Invites Michiganders to Share a Coke

August 26, 2016
by Chris Katje
Vacation

Pure Michigan celebrated its 10th year in existence as the tourism model for the Mitten State in 2016. The popular Michigan travel brand is now…

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22 Things To See at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

22 Things To See at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

August 5, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips, Landmarks

It only takes a few moments of soaking in the views from the top of the Sleeping Bear Dunes to realize why this area was…

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