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Mackinac Bridge Sets Traffic Record in July 2019

Mackinac Bridge Sets Traffic Record in July 2019

September 4, 2019
by Chris Katje
Landmarks

The statistics are out and the Mackinac Bridge set a new traffic record in July. For the month, a total of 612,890 cars crossed the…

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Best of the Eastern Upper Peninsula: 25 Great Michigan Fall Color Spots

Best of the Eastern Upper Peninsula: 25 Great Michigan Fall Color Spots

September 28, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

October will soon be here, bringing cooler temperatures and stunning scenery as the leaves begin to change colors. As a recent USA Today/10best.com poll shows,…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: St. Anthony's Rock, St. Ignace

Michigan Roadside Attractions: St. Anthony’s Rock, St. Ignace

December 16, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

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,…

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60 Facts and Figures About the Mackinac Bridge

60 Facts and Figures About the Mackinac Bridge

November 1, 2017
by Chris Katje
Landmarks

The Mackinac Bridge opened on November 1st 1957. This important Michigan landmark bridged two peninsulas and made travel between the two large areas quicker and…

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20 Things to See and Do on Michigan's Newest Scenic Byway

20 Things to See and Do on Michigan’s Newest Scenic Byway

October 18, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

On October 6th, 2017, the stretch of US-2 between St. Ignace and Manistique in the Upper Peninsula was designated as Michigan’s newest scenic byway, the “Top…

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Top 10 Family Friendly Upper Peninsula Destinations

Top 10 Family Friendly Upper Peninsula Destinations

May 24, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is well-known and highly regarded for its unspoiled natural beauty. Life north of the Mackinac Bridge happens at a slower pace, and…

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Wawatam Lighthouse, St. Ignace

Wawatam Lighthouse, St. Ignace

October 4, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Most Michigan lighthouses have been around for decades, with long and rich histories. The Wawatam Lighthouse in St. Ignace is a newer addition, having been…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Castle Rock in St. Ignace

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Castle Rock in St. Ignace

March 5, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

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,…

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10 Things to See and Do in St. Ignace, Michigan

10 Things to See and Do in St. Ignace, Michigan

February 18, 2016
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

For anyone entering Michigan’s Upper Peninsula via the Mackinac Bridge, St. Ignace is a gateway of sorts for vacation and adventure. While many people are…

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Paul Bunyan Statues in Michigan - Where to Find the Legendary Lumberman

Paul Bunyan Statues in Michigan – Where to Find the Legendary Lumberman

October 20, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks, Roadside Attractions

Several Michigan towns claim to be the birthplace of legendary lumberman Paul Bunyan, with Oscoda having the best claim thanks to James McGillivray publishing stories in the…

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