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Sarett Nature Center: Family Friendly Trails and Environmental Education in Benton Harbor

Sarett Nature Center: Family Friendly Trails and Environmental Education in Benton Harbor

May 29, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

In April we were able to visit the Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids and explore trails and see animals up close. We also made…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Ross Coastal Plain Marsh Preserve, Van Buren County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Ross Coastal Plain Marsh Preserve, Van Buren County

May 28, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Explore and Learn at Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids

Explore and Learn at Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids

May 16, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids is an excellent place for families to learn about nature, whether they do it in the visitor center or…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Cosner & Bennett-Barnes Nature Preserve, Antrim County

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Cosner & Bennett-Barnes Nature Preserve, Antrim County

May 7, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Birds and Beautiful Trails at Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Birds and Beautiful Trails at Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve

May 6, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Wildlife

The Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve is a beautiful piece of property on the shore of Muskegon Lake near the mouth of the Muskegon River. This…

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Walk of Art Sculpture Park in Elk Rapids: Explore the Trails and Art by Lake Michigan

Walk of Art Sculpture Park in Elk Rapids: Explore the Trails and Art by Lake Michigan

May 4, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

One of our goals for this year with Travel the Mitten was to explore at least two new sculpture parks. We’ve loved previous visits to…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lillian Anderson Arboretum, Kalamazoo

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lillian Anderson Arboretum, Kalamazoo

April 16, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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Ludington State Park Will Be Closed For 10 Months: What To See This Summer

Ludington State Park Will Be Closed For 10 Months: What To See This Summer

February 21, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Ludington State Park will close after Labor Day in 2024, and may not open back up until some time in July of 2025. During this…

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North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Returns For Ninth Year

North Country Trail Hike 100 Challenge Returns For Ninth Year

January 4, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

The North Country Trail Association first introduced the Hike 100 Challenge in 2016 and it has proven to be a great program for getting people…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Armintrout Milbocker Nature Preserve, Allegan

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Armintrout Milbocker Nature Preserve, Allegan

January 2, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesday is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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