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Best of Travel the Mitten: Our 22 Most Popular 2022 Michigan Articles

Best of Travel the Mitten: Our 22 Most Popular 2022 Michigan Articles

December 23, 2022
by jonkatje
Arts and Entertainment

Every year we like to look back and see which articles resonated with our readers. 2022 was an exceptionally good year for views and a…

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Michigan Birds 2022: Photos of the Feathered Friends We Saw This Year

Michigan Birds 2022: Photos of the Feathered Friends We Saw This Year

December 21, 2022
by jonkatje
Wildlife

We’ve spent most of time traveling Michigan looking for waterfalls, lighthouses, historic sites, and large wildlife. This year we expanded our focus to birdwatching as…

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Vacation Week on Drummond Island - 2022 Photo Gallery

Vacation Week on Drummond Island – 2022 Photo Gallery

October 25, 2022
by jonkatje
Family Trips, Vacation

Drummond Island is an all-seasons vacation paradise in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The third largest island in Lake Huron, Drummond Island offers 129 miles of mostly…

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Holland's Outdoor Discovery Center: Trails, Wildlife, and Free Fun for the Whole Family

Holland’s Outdoor Discovery Center: Trails, Wildlife, and Free Fun for the Whole Family

July 25, 2022
by jonkatje
Family Trips

Holland is know for its beautiful beaches and water recreation opportunities on Lake Macatawa and Lake Michigan, its Dutch heritage and the annual Tulip Time…

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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk, Houghton (PHOTO GALLERY)

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk, Houghton (PHOTO GALLERY)

July 21, 2022
by jonkatje
Wildlife

Michigan is home to many great places to watch wildlife in its natural habitat, including the Nara Nature Trail Boardwalk in Houghton. The trail boardwalk is…

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Mayfield Pond Park: Fishing, Trails, and History in Northern Michigan

Mayfield Pond Park: Fishing, Trails, and History in Northern Michigan

May 30, 2022
by jonkatje
Family Trips, History

Some of our the best parks we’ve found in Michigan have been either by accident or because we were already in the same area looking…

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Michigan Wildlife Watching: Arcadia Marsh in Manistee County

Michigan Wildlife Watching: Arcadia Marsh in Manistee County

May 26, 2022
by jonkatje
Wildlife

Michigan is home to many great places to watch wildlife in its natural habitat, including the Arcadia Marsh Nature Preserve in Manistee County. We recently…

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Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

Connor Bayou (Ottawa County Parks) Offers Plentiful Outdoor Recreation Opportunities

March 27, 2022
by jonkatje
Trails, Uncategorized

Like many of the parks in the Ottawa County Parks system, Connor Bayou in Grand Haven is located near a body of water (the Grand…

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Paw Paw Park: Disc Golf, Trails, and More in Ottawa County

Paw Paw Park: Disc Golf, Trails, and More in Ottawa County

March 13, 2022
by jonkatje
Sports, Trails

Located on the site of the former Holland Country Club, Ottawa County’s Paw Paw Park is now a top destination for hiking, birdwatching, disc golf,…

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Michigan Trail Tuesday: Wege Foundation Natural Area, Lowell's "Outdoor Classroom"

Michigan Trail Tuesday: Wege Foundation Natural Area, Lowell’s “Outdoor Classroom”

May 11, 2021
by jonkatje
Trails

Michigan Trail Tuesdays is our attempt to showcase a different trail or trail segment each week. The Mitten State is home to thousands of miles…

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