The Awesome Mitten Attends Mo Pop Festival at Detroit Riverfront
Michigan is the Great Lakes State, but we’ve also got a lovely gem of a riverfront in downtown Detroit. The stages were set with…
Awesome Mitten’s Guide to Pine Mountain Resort in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has dozens of winter things to do, and Pine Mountain Resort should be at the top of your list this year….
Explore Fort Mackinac — Michigan’s Legendary Gateway to the Past
I have lived all of my life in Michigan but never made it to Mackinac Island until my twenties. As a kid, I spent…
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…
Looking for the Best Tacos in Michigan?
As we have explored many times in the past, Michigan is one of the best states to live in if you’re a foodie. Whether…
7 Must-See Boater Friendly Restaurants on Lake Michigan
Cruising along the waterways of Michigan and needing a bite to eat? Don’t miss these boater friendly restaurants on Lake Michigan. Michigan is home…
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…
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…
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…
Eat Fresh at Brown Fisheries Fish House
Do a Google search for “Brown Fisheries Fish House” and you’ll find five-star ratings from sites like Urbanspoon, Yelp, and TripAdvisor. They’ve also been…
Hike Piers Gorge
I just got back from a two-hour hike at Piers Gorge, and man… what a place. The Gorge is quickly becoming one of my…
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…
Take A Detroit Daycation This Summer!
Pull out your sandals, sunscreen and shades: this is the season of adventure! Not everyone has the time or money to go on extravagant…
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…
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…
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