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Ely Falls: A Small Waterfall in a Beautiful Setting in Marquette County

Ely Falls: A Small Waterfall in a Beautiful Setting in Marquette County

September 1, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Marquette County is home to more than 60 waterfalls, including Dead River Falls, Alder Falls, Yellow Dog Falls, and Morgan Falls. While those waterfalls have…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Northernmost Point of Lake Michigan, Naubinway

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Northernmost Point of Lake Michigan, Naubinway

August 31, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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Quartzite Falls on the Slate River: Short Trail Leads to a Stunning Waterfall

Quartzite Falls on the Slate River: Short Trail Leads to a Stunning Waterfall

August 20, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

The Upper Peninsula’s Baraga County is home to dozens of waterfalls, most of which can be visited without too much work. Quartzite Falls is one…

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Michigan's Upper Peninsula: Best Destination for Fall Foliage in the U.S.?

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula: Best Destination for Fall Foliage in the U.S.?

August 15, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

A new collection of 10best.com Reader’s Choice polls has hit the internet, and this time the focus is on fall. Contests include Best Pumpkin Patch, Best Place…

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Mosquito Falls, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Mosquito Falls, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

July 6, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is one of the Upper Peninsula’s top destinations, and each year hundreds of thousands visit to see the colorful sandstone cliffs,…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Michigan Tech Husky Statue

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Michigan Tech Husky Statue

July 2, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Roadside Attractions

Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and…

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Morgan Meadows Falls, Marquette County

Morgan Meadows Falls, Marquette County

June 19, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

The greater Marquette area in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is a fantastic spot for waterfall enthusiasts, as more than 20 sets of falls in the area…

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Our 10 Michigan Travel Goals for 2024

Our 10 Michigan Travel Goals for 2024

January 5, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

As we close in on a decade of Travel the Mitten we have been fortunate to visit many of Michigan’s waterfalls, lighthouses, zoos, trails, state…

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2024 Michigan Recreation Passport Fee to Increase, Still an Incredible Value

2024 Michigan Recreation Passport Fee to Increase, Still an Incredible Value

December 26, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Camping

We’ve been huge fans and supporters of the Michigan Recreation Passport since its inception in 2010. The days of needing to get a window sticker…

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There's Snow Place Like Michigan's Upper Peninsula According to Recent USA Today Contests

There’s Snow Place Like Michigan’s Upper Peninsula According to Recent USA Today Contests

December 23, 2023
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

We love seeing Michigan get national recognition in USA Today 10Best Reader’s Choice polls looking for the best of the best when it comes to…

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