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Open Skies Project: Tour a Cold War Air Force Station in the Keweenaw Peninsula

Open Skies Project: Tour a Cold War Air Force Station in the Keweenaw Peninsula

September 2, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
History

It’s impossible to visit the Keweenaw Peninsula and not see constant reminders of the area’s mining history, but few visitors know that the remains of…

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Stormy Kromer Factory Tour in Ironwood: See How The Iconic Hat Is Made

Stormy Kromer Factory Tour in Ironwood: See How The Iconic Hat Is Made

August 3, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Visitors to Ironwood in the western Upper Peninsula have the chance to see how an iconic hat is made, and learn about how it became…

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Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Iosco County Lighthouses

Michigan Lighthouse Guide and Map: Iosco County Lighthouses

January 22, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Iosco County is home to 25,000 Michiganders and dates back to the 1840s. It is home to the Au Sable River and a rich history…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum, Ishpeming

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Cliffs Shaft Mine Museum, Ishpeming

November 11, 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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Ontonagon Lighthouse, Lake Superior

Ontonagon Lighthouse, Lake Superior

August 3, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

Ontonagon may be a small village in the Western Upper Peninsula today, but it was once a busy Lake Superior port during the copper rush…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Honolulu House Museum in Marshall

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Honolulu House Museum in Marshall

October 3, 2015
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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