Beat the Winter Blues with a Day-trip to Fenton
One great way to beat the winter blues is to take small day trips and find hidden Michigan winter gems. Fenton, a wonderful small…
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…
History Of Ann Arbor: Not Just A College Town
When most Michiganders think of Ann Arbor, a certain phrase pops into their head: “Go Blue!” It’s true that the University of Michigan has…
From Vault to Vino: Reserve Food & Wine Bar
Grand Rapids has earned the reputation of Beer City USA with its breweries, brew tours and beer festivals overflowing at the city’s brim. However, despite its…
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…
6 Michigan Beaches To Find Adventure During Off-Season
Strolling down a deserted beach, I often wish it could always be this serene. There aren’t any beach towels, or sand buckets, or a volleyball…
Enjoy Fall Colors in Mid-Michigan in the Irish Hills
Autumn in Michigan brings shorter days and crisper air partnered with pumpkins, cider mills and corn mazes popping up everywhere. It also means that the…
Depot Town: New and Old Thrive in Ypsilanti
There is something about history that can awaken a person’s imagination and curiosity; it is what inspires archeologists to dig, Civil War reenactors to…
Exploring Ypsilanti Mitten: A #MittenTrip Through the Past and Present
Geography is not my strong suit. I can point on my hand to the general vicinity of a few major cities throughout our great…
Immersed in History at Gilmore Car Museum – Kalamazoo #MittenTrip
We certainly did save the best for last while visiting Kalamazoo for my #MittenTrip! Hidden in the countryside, right around the corner from Gull Lake…
An Overnight Visit to Middle Island Michigan Near Alpena | A #MittenTrip
As you will find in my Mitten Trip guide to Alpena, the northeast corner of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula hosts an abundance of incredible experiences….
5 Reasons to Fall in Love with Fennville
Fennville Michigan is a small farming community off the beaten path in southwest Michigan. This quaint low-key town is often overlooked because of its…
Make a Stop at Pond Hill Farm During a Tunnel of Trees Tour
When I was doing research for my #MittenTrip to Petoskey and Harbor Springs, the suggestions for the Tunnel of Trees on M-119 was the…
Petoskey and Harbor Springs: A #MittenTrip Full of Surprises
I was lucky enough to embark on a little northern Michigan adventure up to Petoskey and Harbor Springs area on my very first #MittenTrip….
Visiting Alpena #MittenTrip: Exploring the “Other Side” of Northern Michigan
Heading “Up North” for the weekend?!? Don’t miss the frequently overlooked gem of Alpena Michigan on the northeast side of the Lower Peninsula! I…
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