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Mackinac Island: Best Summer Travel Destination in the Country?

Mackinac Island: Best Summer Travel Destination in the Country?

April 17, 2024
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips

Fresh off two big Michigan wins in USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice polls (Ludington for Best Historic Small Town and Saugatuck for Best Coastal…

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Michigan Roadside Attractions: Douglas Root Beer Barrel

Michigan Roadside Attractions: Douglas Root Beer Barrel

January 22, 2021
by Jonathan Katje
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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Things To Do In Michigan Summer 2018 - A to Z Guide

Things To Do In Michigan Summer 2018 – A to Z Guide

May 31, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Family Trips, Vacation

One of our favorite things to do here at Travel the Mitten is put together each season’s A to Z guide. We love finding new,…

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Photo Gallery Friday: Our Favorite 2017 Photos

Photo Gallery Friday: Our Favorite 2017 Photos

January 5, 2018
by Jonathan Katje
Lighthouses, Vacation, Waterfalls

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…

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10 Grand Rapids Summer Family Fun Activities

10 Grand Rapids Summer Family Fun Activities

June 8, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips

Grand Rapids is Michigan’s second-largest city and a city that offers nonstop recreation, entertainment, and family fun. The city has earned a national reputation as…

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Michigan A to Z: Travel the Mitten's 2017 Summer Guide

Michigan A to Z: Travel the Mitten’s 2017 Summer Guide

May 29, 2017
by Jonathan Katje
Arts and Entertainment, Family Trips

After a very wet April and a May that was slow to show signs of warming, we are finally ready for summer to reach the…

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26 Things To Do In Michigan This Summer: Travel The Mitten's A To Z Guide

26 Things To Do In Michigan This Summer: Travel The Mitten’s A To Z Guide

June 1, 2015
by Jonathan Katje
Camping, Family Trips, Vacation

First off, we’d like to extend a big thank you to everyone who has checked out our website so far. The response has been beyond…

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