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We’re Sharing Our Favorite Michigan Restaurants (One New Pick Every Day)

Bookmark this page and check back daily throughout March. We’re adding a new Michigan restaurant recommendation every day! You’ll also want to follow us on Facebook or Instagram to see

Up North is a state of mind

Defining “Up North”: Where Does It Truly Begin?

In the beautiful state of Michigan, there’s a light-hearted debate that emerges as soon as late spring flowers bloom: Where exactly does “up north” begin? For many Michiganders, the phrase

Lake Ann Brewing Co.-Lake Ann

5 Lesser-Known Breweries in Northern Michigan

Craft beer is a huge industry in Michigan, and Northern Michigan is capitalizing on the expertise and passion in the area. Do you want to check out a brewery in

Stahls Auto Museum | New Baltimore Michigan

Michigan Day Trip Itinerary for Mt. Clemens, Clinton Twp, Utica, New Baltimore (Macomb County)

Day Trips in Michigan Facebook group member, Brenda Reum, shared her Michigan day trip itinerary for Macomb County and gave us permission to republish it here along with the photos

Views of the sunset from Nordhouse Dunes.

Awesome Mitten’s Hidden Gem Places to Camp in Northern Michigan

With scores of state parks and state forest campgrounds, there are plenty of amazing places to camp in Northern Michigan. Surrounded by towering trees, many Michigan campgrounds offer unique adventures

Sturgeon Point State Park beach

8 Lesser-Known Michigan Beaches You Need to Explore

Surrounded by the magnificent Great Lakes, Michigan is full of beautiful beaches. Our writers at Awesome Mitten are letting you in on a few secrets, by revealing our favorite hidden

Fall Leaves at Warren Woods State Park

Explore With Us: 3 Beautiful Fall Trails in Southwest Michigan

Crisp fall air to breathe, crunchy leaves to walk on, and beautiful colors all around — does fall in Michigan get any better than this? To experience a stunning fall

house divided spartans vs wolverines header

Spartans vs Wolverines: Ultimate Michigan Football Rivalry

It’s that time of year again. Whether the temperature is in the 40s or the 80s (this may seem like a huge temperature differential, but in Michigan, it’s the norm) there is

Flint Fall 2022 - For-Mar Treehouse

How To Spend 48 Hours of Fall Family Fun in Flint & Genesee Co.

The weather is perfect. The colors are amazing. And we are all looking for ways to get out and enjoy the last vestiges of fall, make memories with our families,

Gene Pumpkin Man Hill Barn

Awesome Mitten Favorites: 5 Unique Michigan Pumpkin Patches

Autumn in Michigan is brief yet magnificent. Part of that fall magic includes visiting local farms to do all the fall things — pick apples, enjoy cider and donuts, go

Hot Air Balloons - Jackson Michigan Hot Air Jubilee

I’m 11 and I Took a Ride in a Hot Air Balloon! Here’s My Experience and What I Learned.

Have you ever seen or ridden the Sugar Bear hot air balloon? Well, I have recently ridden in it at the Jackson Hot Air Jubilee, and I want to tell

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - Kalamazoo, Michigan

Discover the KIA: Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Since 1924, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts in Kalamazoo Michigan has been one of Southwest Michigan’s finest cultural havens. As a community art school and museum, the KIA strives to

Crowd at Eben Ice Caves

Insider Tips for Exploring the Eben Ice Caves

When it comes to the Eben Ice Caves, two things immediately spring to my mind: (1) You should definitely go, and (2) you should definitely wear ice cleats. These ice

LeFurge Woods

LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve | An Awesome 325-Acre “Up North Experience” in Your Backyard

Woods Nature Preserve in the Superior Township and Ypsilanti area. It offers the quintessential experience of being in Northern Michigan, but it’s in my own backyard.

Traverse City State Hospital

Historical & Haunted? The Traverse City State Hospital

On November 30, 1885, the Traverse City State Hospital opened under the direction of Dr. James Decker Munson. During its lifetime, it was known by many different names, including the

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      • Why Fall is the Most Magical
    • Winter in Michigan
      • Best Winter Things to Do
      • Winter Festivals
      • Polar Express Train Rides
      • Frozen Waterfalls
      • Loving Michigan Winters
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    • Michigan Lighthouses
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    • Gift Ideas
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