Find A Secret Garden On Old Mission Peninsula
As locals, the summer can start to feel like a lot to handle in Traverse City. As appreciated as tourists can be, it’s not…
Hike to the Au Sable Lighthouse
The hiking trail to the light station is an old coast guard road. It skirts the beach the whole way. The Au Sable Light…
Life in Art at the Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum
I recently stopped at the Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum during my #MittenTrip to Midland. Until this trip, I didn’t know that this museum existed nor the extensive…
Traverse City #MittenTrip – The Port Of Cherries, Lighthouses And Mini Golf
My earliest memories of visiting Traverse City as a youth revolve around two things: Gordie Howe-themed restaurants and mini golf. If I had let…
Bass Thumb – The Painful Sign of a Good Day
We all know Michigan is shaped like a mitten, thanks to glaciers from 10,000 years ago. One of the most noticeable features is the…
Surrounded By Outdoor Adventures In Ludington Park – Escanaba #MittenTrip
During my MittenTrip to Escanaba, I found that Ludington Park is more than just your average park. It offers acres of beach, water sports,…
Top 10 Songs That Mention Michigan
Our “Top Five Songs That Mention Michigan” has been a popular article for some time here at Awesome Mitten–and a popular topic of debate….
A #MittenTrip to Escanaba: Paradise in the UP
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is best known for the large number of year-round outdoor activities it offers. My #MittenTrip to Escanaba encompassed the best of the…
This Cozy Bookstore is a Must-Visit Hidden Gem on Mackinac Island
What are your top 7 desert island books? No, not the “how to make a hut” survival-type books. The fun books you might actually…
Travel Back in Time Aboard the S.S. Milwaukee Clipper – #MittenTrip Muskegon
The city of Muskegon is steeped with incredible maritime history, as I discovered on my MittenTrip, featuring vessels such as the USS LST 393 and…
A Parade Of Patios: The Best Outdoor Bar Spots In Michigan
Michiganders know how to make the most of each of the four seasons, and in the summer that often means a lot of time outside….
10 Facts About Motor City History and the Big Three
Most folks, especially Michiganders, know that auto industry’s ‘Big Three’ booms and busts have shaped Michigan’s economy, history, and culture. General Motors, Chrysler and…
A Beach in the Backyard: #MittenTrip Frankfort
Since I know you’re all looking for more reasons to get to Lake Michigan this summer, let me add a destination to your list:…
Michigan By Motorcycle Is Awesome
Hitting the open road means so much more when you’re on a motorcycle — you are literally open to the road, your surroundings, and…
16 Michigan State Symbols: Do You Know Them All?
Michigan has plenty of state symbols to represent all aspects of life in the Mitten State. Locals will probably recognize the apple blossom as…
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