![Explore and Learn at Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Blandford-Nature-Center-Grand-Rapids-Feature-photo-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Sessions Lake Hiking Trail, Ionia State Recreation Area](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sessions-Lake-Hiking-Trail-Feature-Photo-Ionia-SRA-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Michigan Wildlife Watching: Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Hofma-Preserve-Bridge-Cover-Photo-470x140.jpg)
We recently had the chance to check out Hofma Preserve in Grand Haven and loved our first visit so much we came home asking ourselves…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Lillian Anderson Arboretum, Kalamazoo](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Lillian-Anderson-Arboretum-Kalamazoo-Batts-Pond-Bridge-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Armintrout Milbocker Nature Preserve, Allegan](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Armintrout-Milbocker-Nature-Preserve-Feature-Photo-Allegan-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Calvin Ecosystem Preserve and Native Gardens](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Calvin-Ecosystem-Preserve-Native-Gardens-Bunker-Interpretive-Center-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Michigan Trail Tuesday: Enjoy A Scenic, Quiet Nature Walk at Stu Visser Trails in Holland](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Stu-Visser-Trails-Holland-Michigan-Sunset-470x140.jpg)
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…
![Michigan Wildlife Watching: Birds are Everywhere at Asylum Lake Preserve in Kalamazoo](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Asylum-Lake-Preserve-Heron-Kalamazoo-470x140.jpg)
One of our 2023 Michigan travel goals is to spend more time looking for wildlife, especially birds. Our state has some amazing parks and trails…
![Fisherman's Island State Park in Charlevoix: Camping, Petoskey Stones, and a Stunning Lake Michigan Beach (Photo Gallery)](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Fishermans-Island-State-Park-Charlevoix-Michigan-470x140.jpg)
Fisherman’s Island State Park in Charlevoix has quickly become one of our favorite state parks over the past few years. The secluded Lake Michigan beach…