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,…
When we visited the Keweenaw Peninsula in June, we had the chance to tour copper mining historical sites of all kinds. While only ruins remain…
Many of the waterfalls in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula are large and easily accessible, but we continue to find more that are small, secluded and take…
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…
Jacques Marquette was a French Jesuit missionary who founded Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan and St. Ignace, Michigan while traveling as a missionary. He would later…
Summer is coming to an end in Michigan, and our attention now turns to cooler temperatures, Halloween, and the changing colors of leaves throughout the…
The Manitou Island Lighthouse stands on the eastern tip of a 1,000 acre island in Lake Superior, just three miles from the Keweenaw Peninsula. The copper…
The Marquette area has become well known over the last few years for its amazing outdoor recreation opportunities, including several stunning waterfalls. Black River Falls…
Michigan’s oldest city, Sault Ste. Marie, is home to many historical sites as well as popular tourist attractions. We’ve already shared some of our favorite…
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is home to more than 200 waterfalls, and the Falls River Falls in L’Anse offers visitors a great chance to see multiple…