20 Stops to Include on Your Next M-119 Tunnel of Trees Michigan Drive

Ranked one of the most scenic drives in the United States and most iconic attractions in Michigan, the Tunnel of Trees Scenic Heritage Route…

How to Actually Enjoy The Dune Climb At Sleeping Bear | Glen Arbor #MittenTrip

Is climbing Sleeping Bear Dunes on your Michigan summer bucket list? Awesome Mitten contributor, John Kalmar, shares his MittenTrip to the Sleeping Bear Dunes…

Just 4 Days to Explore the Upper Peninsula this Summer? Here’s What We Did. #MittenTrip

While we were building the 2021 #MIAwesomeList (the ULTIMATE Michigan summer bucket list) for Awesome Mitten this spring, my own Michigan bucket list was…

Top 8 Ice Cream Places in West Michigan to Enjoy This Summer [updated 2021]

While many consider summer a time to focus on the “bathing suit body”, I’ve found that this is the hardest time of year to…

8 Unique Things to Do in West Michigan This Summer | West Michigan Summer Bucket List

West Michigan is best known for its Lake Michigan beaches, and while those are some of our favorite places to spend summers, there are…

Our Family’s First Trip to Michigan’s Thumb. Here’s 11 Places We Discovered. #MittenTrip

As part of exploring and falling more in love with Michigan, we spent some time exploring the Thumb with #MIAwesomeList and checking out some…

8 Summer Bucket List Ideas in Southwest Michigan

Beaches, sun, and outdoor recreation opportunities abound in southwest Michigan in the summer months. Whether you want to spend your days on Lake Michigan…

11 Best Summer Things to Do in the Upper Peninsula | 2021 Upper Peninsula Summer Bucket List #MIAwesomeList

There are so many great summer things to do in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Whether you’re a Yooper, a Troll, or coming from…

What You Need to Know About the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk [Updated 2021]

The Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Walk is a highly anticipated event, and it has been every year since 1958. This day is the only…

11+ Best Summer Things to Do in Mid-Michigan [2021]

When you think of summer in mid-Michigan, do historical sites and apple orchards top your list of places to visit? While these mid-Michigan destinations…

9 Best Summer Day Trips in Southcentral Michigan

Summer is here, and we’re ready to explore our big Michigan backyard! Whether you live in southcentral Michigan or you’re just visiting, there are…

8 Best Summer Things to Do in Michigan’s Thumb & Bay Area

Whether you live in the Thumb or Bay area, or you’re looking to venture east for a Michigan summer getaway, you’ll want to explore…

13+ Top Summer Things to Do in Northern Michigan | Michigan Summer Bucket List Ideas

Are you looking for the best summer things to do in Northern Michigan? Here are a few of our favorite Michigan summer bucket list…

A #MittenTrip Weekend Getaway to Gaylord Michigan | Things to Do in Gaylord

It was a perfect blue sky road tripping day when we pulled out of Manistee headed for our latest #MittenTrip destination: Gaylord. We’ve driven…

8 Metro Detroit Summer Bucket List Ideas

Summer has arrived in Michigan, and if you’re planning to explore southeast Michigan, you won’t want to miss our best Metro Detroit summer bucket…

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