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…
Dive into Upper Peninsula History at Fort Wilkins Historic State Park
While each of Michigan’s state parks presents something unique, Fort Wilkins Historic State Park near Copper Harbor may be in a class all its…
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…
Exploring & Fishing Lake St. Clair
Lake St. Clair is a freshwater lake that lies between Michigan and Ontario, Canada. As part of the waterway between Lake Erie and Lake…
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…
Walking Through Centuries: A Port Huron History Lesson
When I visited Port Huron for a MittenTrip this summer, it was clear that this is a place with a special relationship to its…
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…
The Rich History, Beautiful Presence, and Promising Future of Port Huron #MittenTrip
If there’s one thing everyone knows about Port Huron, it’s the Bluewater Bridge. What they don’t tell you is that it’s actually two bridges,…
The 4 Creepiest Cemeteries in West Michigan
Cemeteries are generally places of mourning and reverence, but some of them are quite notorious for having a life — or an afterlife —…
Exploring the Heidelberg Project in Detroit
As a fairly new resident to the Detroit area, I needed to get out and experience what Detroit has to offer during the winter….
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…
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