12 Hot Air Balloon Festivals in Michigan [MOST COMPLETE LIST]

If you’re looking for something to do this summer that’s equal parts fun and awe-inspiring, then you absolutely must check out one of these…

7 Michigan Wildflowers to Find & Enjoy this Year

As saying goes, it’s important to “stop and smell the roses” or, in this case, to stop and smell Michigan wildflowers. It can be…

2022 Cheeseburger in Caseville Festival | Top 13 Things to Know

A warm, pillowy bun. A thick, juicy burger. Mountains of fresh, delicious toppings — including cheese. Together, all of these make up the ingredients…

13 Fun Summer Things to Do in Petoskey Michigan for All Ages

With more than 30 miles of shoreline along Little Traverse Bay, Petoskey is undoubtedly one of the best places to spend a Michigan summer…

27 Awesome Michigan Farmers Markets That You Must Visit

Michigan farmers markets bring the freshest produce to residents all over the state — vegetables and fruits straight from the farms. One of the…

Exploring the Serene Outdoor Discovery Center in Holland Michigan

If you love exploring and learning about nature, then the Outdoor Discovery Center is a must-see spot on your next visit to Holland Michigan!

LeFurge Woods Nature Preserve | An Awesome 325-Acre “Up North Experience” in Your Backyard

Woods Nature Preserve in the Superior Township and Ypsilanti area. It offers the quintessential experience of being in Northern Michigan, but it’s in my own backyard.

Dead River Falls | Marquette’s Best Waterfall Hike

Michigan is home to over 300 waterfalls, almost all of which are located in the Upper Peninsula. One of the best places to go for a hike is Dead River Falls in Marquette.

6 Awesome Features of Weko Beach Near Warren Dunes

eko Beach isn’t some well-kept secret kept by the locals, but its name seems to be shadowed by the popularity of Warren Dunes State Park. The Warren Dunes are epic – but if you have time for two beaches in one trip, add Weko to your list.

12 Can’t-Miss Stops Along the Famous Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes Michigan [with Map]

The Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive is a seven-mile route that offers breathtaking views of the sand dunes, Lake Michigan, and Glen Lake. This Sleeping…

20 Best Summer Things to Do in Marquette Michigan in 2022

Summer is an awesome time to visit the Upper Peninsula, and there’s so much to do in Marquette. You would think that 15.5 to…

2022 Ultimate Guide to the M-119 Tunnel of Trees Michigan Scenic Drive [with interactive map]

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 2022]

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…

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