On February 10, 2014, Belle Isle Park officially became part of the Michigan state parks system. In the 10 years since then the state has invested…
Detroit’s Belle Isle has long been a favorite destination for residents of the state’s largest metro area as well as visitors from out of town….
The Windmill Point Light in Detroit is definitely one of Michigan’s most noticeable or aesthetically pleasing lighthouses, but it marks an important stretch of the…
Photo Gallery Friday is a regular feature on Travel the Mitten that will help showcase photos from places where a few pictures just aren’t enough…
The William Livingstone Memorial Lighthouse on Belle Isle in Detroit, Michigan is one of the state’s most unique beacons. It is one of only two…
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’s largest city continues to be a great comeback story, and it offers fun and entertainment for the whole family. Sports fans will love seeing…
We’ll soon be celebrating the one year anniversary of Travel the Mitten, and we recently surpassed 1,000 followers on Facebook. It’s been quite a year…
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,…
In 2013, the Michigan DNR added Belle Isle Park in Detroit to its amazing portfolio of state parks and recreation areas. This 982-acre island can…