![Travel the Mitten Best of 2023: Our 23 Most Viewed Posts This Year](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Fishermans-Island-State-Park-Tropical-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
One of my favorite things to do each year is look back at what our most viewed posts were. This helps for future planning by…
![Know Before You Go: Plan Ahead For Summer Construction at These Michigan State Parks](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Michigan-Photos-2020-Hoffmaster-State-Park-Beach-470x140.jpg)
With an influx of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (2021), many Michigan state parks are set to get some major upgrades in 2023…
![These Four Michigan State Parks Turn 100 Years Old in 2023](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/2021-Favorite-Michigan-Photos-Copper-Harbor-Lighthouse-May-e1679255173443-470x140.jpg)
The first Michigan state park dates back to 1919, and more than 100 have joined it since then. Four of our Michigan state parks will…
![Photo Gallery Friday: Hartwick Pines State Park, Grayling](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Hartwick-Pines-State-Park-Museum-Hiking-Trails-Forest-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Copper Harbor Lighthouse, Lake Superior](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Copper-Harbor-Lighthouse-Michigan-Lake-Superior-470x140.jpg)
Copper Harbor is located at the tip of the Upper Peninsula’s Keweenaw Peninsula, the northernmost point on Michigan’s mainland. The Copper Harbor Lighthouse has stood…
![Michigan State Park Mini Cabins and Camper Cabins](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Warren-Dunes-State-Park-Cabin-470x140.jpg)
It’s spring, and now that the snow is gone it’s time to start thinking about vacation plans. It might be a little on the cool side…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Fred Meijer White Pine Trail, Rockford to Cedar Springs](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/White-Pine-Trail-Fred-Meijer-Trees-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 A to Z: Travel the Mitten's Summer Guide](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/DSC_0254-470x140.jpg)
Michigan is all set for a hot summer packed full of festivals, events, sports and more. Fairs, festivals, races, and can’t-miss vacation spots are all…
![Photo Gallery Friday: Van Riper State Park in Marquette County](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Van-Riper-State-Park-Beach-Marquette-County-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…
![12 Things to See and Do at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Belle-isle-casino-feature-photo-470x140.jpg)
In 2013, the Michigan DNR added Belle Isle Park in Detroit to its amazing portfolio of state parks and recreation areas. This 982-acre island can…