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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Manistique Water Tower

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Manistique Water Tower

December 3, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Landmarks

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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Menominee North Pier Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

Menominee North Pier Lighthouse, Lake Michigan

November 23, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

The Menominee North Pier Lighthouse is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Menominee. The bright red tower marks the point where Lake Michigan and…

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Douglass Houghton Falls - Michigan's Tallest Waterfall (VIDEO)

Douglass Houghton Falls – Michigan’s Tallest Waterfall (VIDEO)

November 1, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

We’ve been all over the Upper Peninsula looking for waterfalls for more than 20 years now, and in the summer of 2020 we finally checked…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Iron County Courthouse in Crystal Falls

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Iron County Courthouse in Crystal Falls

October 27, 2020
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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An A to Z Guide to Drummond Island Adventure

An A to Z Guide to Drummond Island Adventure

October 12, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Landmarks

Ask anyone that has spent time on Michigan’s Drummond Island and they’ll waste no time telling you why they love it there and why you…

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This Michigan Lighthouse Could Be Yours For Around $500K

This Michigan Lighthouse Could Be Yours For Around $500K

October 2, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses

A Michigan lighthouse doesn’t hit the real estate market very often, and it’s even more rare that a lighthouse that is ready to go as…

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Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Plaidurday on Friday October 2nd

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Plaidurday on Friday October 2nd

September 30, 2020
by Chris Katje
Arts and Entertainment

Plaidurday is a holiday created by Michigan native Bugsy Sailor. The first celebration of Plaidurday was held on October 7, 2011. The holiday, which celebrates…

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Fall Color in Michigan: Scenic Byways

Fall Color in Michigan: Scenic Byways

September 29, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Part of the fun of a fall color tour is the drive, as each mile showcases different changes of color in the leaves of the…

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The Best Michigan State Parks for Fall Color

The Best Michigan State Parks for Fall Color

September 27, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Fall color in Michigan is among the best in the country (and according to 10best the Upper Peninsula is #1) thanks to our beautiful scenery…

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Root Beer Falls on Planter Creek, Wakefield

Root Beer Falls on Planter Creek, Wakefield

July 11, 2020
by Jonathan Katje
Waterfalls

Few Michigan waterfalls are as easy to visit as Root Beer Falls in Wakefield. This small waterfall can be viewed from the side of the…

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