Exploring Michigan's Waterfalls, Lighthouses, Parks, Trails, and Family Friendly Vacation Destinations
One of Michigan’s most unique barns can be found in Tuscola County, not far from what would be the “middle of the Thumb” on a... The post The Thumb Octagon Barn: A Piece of Michigan Agricultural History Worth Checking Out appeared first on Travel the Mitten .
For many years, Michigan’s tallest waterfall was one of the more difficult ones to reach. Access from the top was limited and dangerous, while access... The post Houghton-Douglass Falls: See What’s New at Michigan’s Tallest Waterfall appeared first on Travel the Mitten .
Last year Michigan destinations took the top spot in two of the biggest fall polls – the USA Today/10Best Reader’s Choice polls for Best Place... The post Fall Color 2026: Mackinac Island, Upper Peninsula Look to Defend Best Fall Destination Titles appeared first on Travel the Mitten .
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... The post Michigan Trail Tuesday: Seven Ponds Nature Center, Lapeer County appeared first on Travel the Mitten .
In Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, we’ve been fortunate enough to visit Sugarloaf Mountain in Marquette, Mt. Arvon (the state’s highest point), Summit Peak and the Lake... The post Silver Mountain – Challenging Hike in the Ottawa National Forest Offers Stunning Views appeared first on Travel the Mitten .
Earlier this summer we had the chance to make a trip across Lake Michigan on the SS Badger part of a vacation trip, and it... The post Crossing Lake Michigan on the SS Badger: A Unique Summer Adventure appeared first on Travel the Mitten .
Michigan Roadside Attractions on Travel the Mitten highlights our attempts to explore the many interesting things that can be found on the highways, byways and... The post Michigan Roadside Attractions: Rawson’s King Mill County Park appeared first on Travel the Mitten .
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... The post Michigan Trail Tuesday: Anderson Woods Nature Preserve, Whitehall appeared first on Travel the Mitten .
One of this year’s Michigan travel goals is to hike a “new to us” trail in each of Michigan’s 83 counties, so we have been... The post Kensington Metropark Is One Of Michigan’s Best Birdwatching Locations appeared first on Travel the Mitten .
After 2025 saw a construction project limit access to Upper Tahquamenon Falls (a project that remains ongoing), a new project in 2026 will keep visitors... The post This Popular Michigan Waterfall Will Be Closed For Most of 2026 appeared first on Travel the Mitten .