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…

15 Best Places to Visit in Michigan in Summer

While some would argue a lack of saltwater could make for a less stupendous summer, others would heartily disagree that Michigan’s Great Lakes are…

8 Ways to Tempt Your Tastebuds this Summer in Michigan

Michigan is a foodie’s paradise with delicious dishes available from north to south and coast to coast, so it’s no wonder that this summer’s…

12 of the Best Michigan Coffee Shops

People frequent Michigan coffee shops for all sorts of reasons. Some show up to read, and some are there to sip a cup of…

Exploring Lesser-Known Things to Do in Frankenmuth | #MittenTrip

Exploring Michigan – our home state – with my family is one of my favorite things to do, and recently we were able to…

15 of the Best Lake Huron Beaches in Michigan

When you’re planning a day trip or vacation in Michigan, you might wonder which Great Lake has the best beaches. Honestly, each Great Lake…

Awesome Aurora Borealis | See the Northern Lights in Michigan

The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are a naturally occurring phenomenon caused by collisions between gaseous particles in the Earth’s atmosphere and charged particles released…

35 Amazing & Unique Michigan Lighthouses to Explore in 2021

Since the Great Lakes are so large, the shorelines are a lot like ocean coasts and pose a danger for ships. Lighthouses line these…

25+ Breath-Taking Photos of Michigan Lighthouses in Winter

Have you ventured out to enjoy any frozen Michigan lighthouses this winter? Exploring Michigan lighthouses in winter is one of the best winter things…

13 Unique Family-Friendly Michigan Winter Vacation Destinations

Whether you’ve lived here for years or you’re just visiting, you might be wondering what there is to do in Michigan in the winter….

Guide to the BEST Christmas Light Displays in Michigan [UPDATED 2020]

When the holidays near, The Mitten lights up in celebration. Colorful holiday light displays in Michigan can be found everywhere from zoos to private…

November 2020 #MittenTrip Ideas

November is the perfect time to sneak in a last-minute getaway or staycation before the craziness of the holidays hits your home. This month,…

4 Michigan Fall Drives You’ll Want to Take

We may hate to admit it, but summer is winding down. Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back in season, my mother is already talking about…

3 Scenic Winter Drives For The Michigan Adventurer

Michigan is a state lucky enough to experience all four seasons. Our numerous lakes make for fantastic summer destinations, and spring and fall have enough…

13 Michigan Chocolate Shops You Need To Try

The Awesome Mitten 13 Cupcakes You Need to Try in MI List was a big hit. We thought we should continue the confectionery crawl onto…

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