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…
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…
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….
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….
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…
Celebrating Motown at Hitsville U.S.A.
On West Grand Boulevard, just north of Downtown Detroit, Motown Records was founded by Berry Gordy, Jr. on April 14, 1960. The record company…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Awesome Mitten’s Guide to Driving Along the St. Clair River
In points just north of Detroit, many people gravitate to the bigger bodies of water like Lake St. Clair (Anchor Bay) and Lake Huron…
Tour the Southeast Michigan Pioneer Wine Trail
Michigan wine touring is an adventure that can comprise a whole weekend of wine, food and beautiful vistas. Although Michigan’s pinky may be known for these,…
Kayaking the Huron River in Ann Arbor
Saturdays in Ann Arbor (especially for a #MittenTrip) are made for kayaks (in our case, a tandem) and the Huron River. I grew up…
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