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Things To Do In Michigan This Winter - Holland

Even With 2020 Increase, Michigan Recreation Passport Still An Incredible Value

January 20, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips

On January 15, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced that the Michigan Recreation Passport will increase from $11 to $12 in 2020 (beginning March…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Warren Dunes State Park

Photo Gallery Friday: Warren Dunes State Park

April 15, 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 one post just isn’t enough to…

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Travel the Mitten's Holiday Gift Guide: 18 Books We Recommend for Michigan Travelers

Travel the Mitten’s Holiday Gift Guide: 18 Books We Recommend for Michigan Travelers

November 14, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, Roadside Attractions, Waterfalls

Here at Travel the Mitten, we’ve been exploring this great state with enthusiasm since 1995. Back then, it wasn’t easy to hop on the internet…

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Lake of the Clouds is One of Michigan’s Underrated Vacation Gems

Lake of the Clouds is One of Michigan’s Underrated Vacation Gems

August 7, 2015
by Chris Katje
Vacation

Earlier this summer, I had the chance to journey back to one of my favorite spots in the entire state. Standing more than 1,000 feet…

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Drink Michigan Wine From Chateau Grand Traverse and Help Michigan State Parks

Drink Michigan Wine From Chateau Grand Traverse and Help Michigan State Parks

May 18, 2015
by Chris Katje
Breweries

  What could be better than living in Michigan and drinking a wine made right here in state from grapes grown in one of the…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Michigan's Lighthouses on Lake Michigan

Photo Gallery Friday: Michigan’s Lighthouses on Lake Michigan

February 20, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Michigan is home to more lighthouses than any other state in the country, and more than a handful of these beacons guide vessels on Lake…

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Michigan State Park Camping Fees To Increase In 2015

Michigan State Park Camping Fees To Increase In 2015

January 21, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

This week the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced plans to raise the camping fees at its state parks for the upcoming season. Popular campgrounds…

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