48 Hours of Michigan’s Best Fall Activities in Cadillac
Cozy cabin? Check. Corn maze? Check. Craft beer? Check. Feed a mini horse? Also, check. Cadillac, Michigan provided us with a weekend of classic fall favorites, with a few fun
Nina Thomas
A lover of new experiences and fun road trips, Nina enjoys local and worldwide travel. She seeks authentic adventures ranging from wilderness camping to fine dining. Her passion is to share her experiences with others, so they can get the most out of their travels. Nina manages a local history museum in Columbus, Ohio, where she lives with her husband. Her travel motto comes from a woman she met locally who told her, "Always have a trip planned."
A Michigan Love Story: Camping on North Manitou Island
I thought I hated camping. I didn’t think I was an “outdoorsy” person. Of course, I loved to play outside growing up. We lived in East Tennessee for a few
Soak in Amazing Views Along the Au Sable River Trail
Having explored many parts of Michigan’s raw beauty, I have to say this is still one of my most favorite areas. It has everything: river views, forests, sandy bluffs, lake
Experience Life Inside a Snow Globe on a Winter Weekend in Alpena Michigan
I used to have this snow globe that you could shake and watch the perfect white snowflakes land on top of beautiful green pine trees in a forest. That’s the
Lumberman’s Monument & Au Sable River Overlook | A Peaceful Fall Experience
Michigan is full of natural beauty. Everywhere you turn are mountains, lakes, streams, and more. The Au Sable Scenic River Highbanks Overlook in the Huron-Manistee National Forest is gorgeous any time of the year. Here’s a look at my last trip to the overlook and Lumberman’s Monument.
I Cliff Jumped at Marquette’s Famed Black Rocks. Here’s How it Went
Cliff Jumping at Black Rocks is an amazing experience and you’ll definitely want try it!
Mari Vineyards Tour and Tasting
Michigan wine country is amazing and delicious. Tag along as we explore Mari Vineyards!
Day trip to Isle Royale National Park
Ever wanted to visit Isle Royale National Park but weren’t sure what it would be like? Follow along to see what a day trip is like!
Our Lake Superior Circle Tour Adventure | #MittenTrip
Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes and the world’s largest freshwater lake. It is moody, strong, and deep. It’s cold but clear. It’s deep but clean. It
Best Things to Do, See, and Explore in Tawas, Michigan | #MittenTrip
If you’ve been reading me for a while, you know I love Michigan (even though I live in Ohio). So much so that we invested in some real estate with
Camping: Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness
If you don’t like to camp, you’ve probably never camped on the beach. Although you can’t camp on shore, at Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness in Michigan, you can set your tent
I Took My Dog to Mackinac Island — Here’s Everything You Need to Know
This article was originally published in 2017. Mackinac Island feels like a step back in time in the best possible way. Tucked between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, it’s only
An East Tawas #MittenTrip from Columbus OH
Apparently, it’s the “year of Michigan” for us. We camped in Nordhouse Dunes in July (review can be read here), and over labor day weekend, we visited a few places
An Ohio Girl Visits Ann Arbor | #MittenTrip
Before you throw tomatoes at an Ohio girl visiting our rival city, hear me out. I think it’s time we put away our differences and embraced the beautiful state of
Camping Near Sleeping Bear Dunes | #MittenTrip
Michigan is one of my favorite places to explore. It’s got everything: big cities, big trees, great views, lake views, and swimming in turquoise waters. It’s easily become one of