5 Tea-rrific Tea Shops In The Mitten
There is something satisfying about wrapping your cold hands around a steaming cup of tea and warming from the inside out as you take…
Beat the Snow: Last-Minute Fall Hiking in Michigan
The weather changes are becoming more and more prevalent, which means that soon “The Mitten” will be covered with a white blanket of crystalized…
6 Michigan Hard Apple Ciders to Make This Fall Extra Crisp
With an abundance of cider mills and apple orchards dotting the state, Michigan produces a fall tradition—fresh apples. In addition to fresh apples pressed…
Historical & Haunted? The Traverse City State Hospital
On November 30, 1885, the Traverse City State Hospital opened under the direction of Dr. James Decker Munson. During its lifetime, it was known…
6 Reasons To Love Pines Theatre in Houghton Lake
I love going to the movies. There’s something enchanting about drifting away from reality and transferring my thoughts to the dilemmas of a fictional…
Houghton Lake #MittenTrip: Learning To Live The Lake Life
“I don’t think I know how to be a lake person.” The words spilled out of my mouth during a conversation with my husband…
Traverse City Food Trucks at Little Fleet
Street food has always been part of our nation’s culinary history, but the food truck trend has revolutionized the way everyday eaters and foodies…
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…
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…
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….
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…
11 Amazing Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in Michigan
It’s ooey. It’s gooey. It’s an American meal mainstay. April 12 is National Grilled Cheese Day and what better way to celebrate this American…
A #MittenTrip Guide to Bellaire’s Winter Wonderland
As most good Michiganders know, the way to enjoy the winter is to revel in it and play outside. I have been a pretty…
Alpena’s Underwater Museum: Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
In my exploration of Alpena for our #MittenTrip project, I found that this lake town on the “sunrise coast” has a unique relationship with its…
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