Travel the Mitten
Exploring Michigan's Waterfalls, Lighthouses, Parks, Trails, and Family Friendly Vacation Destinations

Search Travel the Mitten

Categories

  • 5 Favorite Places in Michigan
  • Arts and Entertainment
  • Books
  • Breweries
  • Camping
  • Cannabis
  • Family Trips
  • History
  • Kayak Trips
  • Landmarks
  • Lighthouses
  • Museums
  • Parks
  • Roadside Attractions
  • Sports
  • Trails
  • Uncategorized
  • Vacation
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildlife
  • Zoos
Browse: Home   /   Upper Peninsula
Morgan Falls: A Rewarding Waterfall Hike in Marquette

Morgan Falls: A Rewarding Waterfall Hike in Marquette

October 1, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Marquette is a must-visit location for those who love outdoor adventure, with plentiful opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, and more. The Marquette area is…

Read Article →
Fall Color 2025: Mackinac Island, Upper Peninsula Draw Some National Attention

Fall Color 2025: Mackinac Island, Upper Peninsula Draw Some National Attention

September 19, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

The 2025 fall color season is only just beginning, but a recent round of USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice polls found that two Michigan destinations…

Read Article →
Michigan Trail Tuesday: See Shipwrecks and the Au Sable Point Lighthouse on this Pictured Rocks Hike

Michigan Trail Tuesday: See Shipwrecks and the Au Sable Point Lighthouse on this Pictured Rocks Hike

September 9, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

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…

Read Article →
Marquette's Seven Grandfather Teachings Monument Pays Tribute to Upper Peninsula's Indigenous Heritage

Marquette’s Seven Grandfather Teachings Monument Pays Tribute to Upper Peninsula’s Indigenous Heritage

September 5, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment

A new public art installation near the old ore dock in Marquette pays tribute to the area’s indigenous history. Artist Jason Quigno sculpted seven Kona…

Read Article →
Wright Street Falls in Marquette: Short Trail Leads To Scenic Drops on the Dead River

Wright Street Falls in Marquette: Short Trail Leads To Scenic Drops on the Dead River

August 13, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Marquette is a paradise for those who love outdoor adventure, as the opportunities to visit waterfalls, hike mountains, swim in Lake Superior, or tackle a…

Read Article →
Pinnacle Falls: A Marquette County Wilderness Waterfall That's Worth the Drive

Pinnacle Falls: A Marquette County Wilderness Waterfall That’s Worth the Drive

July 19, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Marquette County is home to many beautiful waterfalls and seemingly endless outdoor recreation opportunities. Over the years we’ve had the chance to visit Yellow Dog…

Read Article →
Damage Forces Closure of Popular Pictured Rocks Waterfall Trail for 2025

Damage Forces Closure of Popular Pictured Rocks Waterfall Trail for 2025

May 11, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

A heavy rain storm has forced the closure of the Munising Falls trail for 2025, as 75 feet of the walkway was damaged in late…

Read Article →
Travel the Mitten's Ultimate Upper Peninsula Cannabis Guide (MAP)

Travel the Mitten’s Ultimate Upper Peninsula Cannabis Guide (MAP)

February 10, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Cannabis

Michigan’s recreational cannabis industry continues to grow, recently passing California as the top market by sales volume. Since state voters passed a 2018 ballot initiative…

Read Article →
10 Upper Peninsula Roadside Attractions That Are Worth Stopping For

10 Upper Peninsula Roadside Attractions That Are Worth Stopping For

January 12, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreation opportunities. Visitors come here from all over to see our waterfalls, forests, trails,…

Read Article →
Know Before You Go: Michigan State Park Campground Closures for 2025

Know Before You Go: Michigan State Park Campground Closures for 2025

January 9, 2025
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

Just like we saw in 2024, this year will be a busy one for the Michigan DNR as it continues to address a backlog of…

Read Article →
1 2 … 25 Next →

Recent Posts

  • Morgan Falls: A Rewarding Waterfall Hike in Marquette
  • Fall Color 2025: Mackinac Island, Upper Peninsula Draw Some National Attention
  • Michigan Trail Tuesday: Soehnel Nature Trail, Bay County
  • Muskegon’s USS Silversides Museum Quietly Bids Farewell to a Piece of Coast Guard History
  • Three Michigan Airports Could Be Named Best in the Country

Pages

  • 5 Favorite Places in Michigan
  • About
  • Fall Color in Michigan
  • Historic Bridges of Michigan
  • Michigan Lighthouses
  • Michigan Roadside Attractions
  • Michigan Scenic Byways
  • Michigan Waterfalls
  • Michigan Wildlife

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org

Copyright © 2025 Travel the Mitten

Powered by WordPress and Oxygen