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The Soo Locks will close for annual maintenance on January 15th, so we thought it would be a great time to look back at the…
![Things To Do in Michigan Winter 2022 - Our A to Z Guide](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Light-Maze-World-of-Winter-Grand-Rapids-470x140.jpg)
For the first few years of Travel the Mitten, we put together seasonal lists of unique Michigan events in an A to Z format. Those…
![12 Great Kent County Parks for Winter Recreation](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20210102_142736-470x140.jpg)
Winter has arrived in Michigan, and outdoor recreation activities have shifted from kayaking, hiking, and biking to skiing, sledding, ice skating, and more difficult hiking. Those…
![Get In The Holiday Spirit At Ada Village Winter Wonderland](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Ada-Village-Winter-Wonderand-Lights-Trail-470x140.jpg)
The holiday season is fast approaching and many Michiganders have taken advantage of the lack of snow and pleasant temperatures, decorating their houses as early…
![Things to Do in Michigan Winter 2017 - A to Z Guide](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/St.-Joseph-Pier-Lights-Lake-Michigan-Winter-470x140.jpg)
Michigan winters are known for being long, snow-filled, cold, and unpredictable. After a pretty mild winter in 2016-17, all indications are pointing to the upcoming…
![Photo Gallery Friday: Winter at Deerfield Nature Park in Mount Pleasant, Michigan](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Deerfield-Nature-Park-Winter-Woods-470x140.jpg)
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…
![26 Things To Do In Michigan This Winter: Travel The Mitten's A to Z Guide](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Things-To-Do-In-Michigan-This-Winter-470x140.jpg)
We may not have as much snow on the ground as we did at this time last year, but winter is on its way and…
![Michigan Roadside Attractions: Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort "Ski Bum" on US-2 Near Bessemer](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Big-Powderhorn-Mountain-Ski-Resort-Statue-Bessemer-470x140.jpg)
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,…
![Michigan Roadside Attractions: Keweenaw Snow Gauge in Mohawk, MI](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/Calumet-Snow-Gauge-Up-Close-470x140.jpg)
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,…
![Photo Gallery Friday: Saugatuck Dunes State Park in Winter](http://travelthemitten.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Saugatuck-Dunes-State-Park-Trail-470x140.jpg)
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where one post just isn’t enough to…