Two Awesome Mitten contributors visited Holland Michigan on a #MittenTrip and shared a great recap of their trip, including the best things to do in Holland Michigan. Situated on the
My recent #MittenTrip to Flint was full of exciting discoveries, and the most intriguing was definitely the Flint Cultural Center. Boasting several institutions, including Applewood, the Flint Institute of Arts, the Flint
During Michigan summers, most people are concerned with how to get on the lake (any lake) during the precious available weekend moments. Although I love a long day at the
As most good Michiganders know, the way to enjoy the winter is to revel in it and play outside. I have been a pretty terrible Michigander for a while now;
Michiganders and visitors alike are all too aware of how great West Michigan is to visit in the summer. Long, luxurious days at Lake Michigan’s lengthy beaches, or exploring dunes
For anyone who has ever asked what to do Ludington, I’m positive House of Flavors has been mentioned and likely revered. I was one of the lucky ones that traveled to the
With all of my responsibilities in Detroit, traveling beyond Southeast Michigan in the fall can be tough. However, since I am a “Northern Michigan Girl” at heart, it was a priority to
As soon as I started planning my #MittenTrip to Port Austin, an instant trend arose: Every single person I asked for recommendations mentioned the Port Austin Farmer’s Market. Even when
There are definitely ways to explore the great outdoors in Detroit, but there’s nothing quite like the quiet of being “up north.” That experience is true for where I hail
When I was in college at Michigan State University, I would always laugh when my friends told me about their “up north” adventures in “The Thumb.” Since I’m from Traverse
Mo Pop Festival is a celebration of the Detroit area featuring local and national musical artists, a beer garden, a food truck rally, and an artists’ village all in one
The soulful nature of Detroit is definitely steeped in the walls of Always Brewing Detroit. As soon as Amanda Brewington, owner, starts talking about the coffee shop, about Detroit, about
Walking up to the Rattlesnake Club is breathtaking. Located in Stroh’s 300 River Place Building on the Detroit River with fantastic views of the sun setting behind the city, approaching
My father is a dedicated and most decidedly Michigan man. He taught me two things as I came into my own as an adult living in the Mitten. 1. Drink