15 Most-Underrated Michigan Lighthouses to Explore This Year
With more than 3,000 miles of idyllic shoreline from coast to coast, Michigan is home to many well-known, beautiful, and fascinating lighthouses. In fact,…
Awesome Mitten’s Guide to Cranbrook House & Gardens in Bloomfield Hills
Tucked away in the sprawling suburban community of Bloomfield Hills is a surprising historical treasure known as Cranbrook House. When you arrive on the…
An Under the Radar Michigan Gem: Michigan Flight Museum
If you love under-the-radar historical museums in Michigan, you need to check out the Michigan Flight Museum & Air Adventures (fka Yankee Air Museum)….
My 3 Favorite Free & Low-Cost Activities in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Being a stay-at-home mom infatuated with adventure, I am constantly looking for simple ways to add more experiences to my and my children’s lives…
Hilarious Michigan Memes to Make You Laugh Out Loud
For your daily dose of laughter, enjoy these funny Michigan memes… If you don’t know by now, I hate to be the one to…
Detroit’s Outdoor Adventure Center Makes An Amazing Spring Day Trip
Detroit is one of those Michigan cities that my family and I don’t get around to visiting often, and I really wish that we…
Awesome Mitten’s Guide to the Award-Winning Detroit Riverwalk
Detroit is known for many things — Motown music, the Big Three Automakers, and Belle Isle to name a few. But, did you know…
10 Excellent Metro Detroit Towns You Should Explore
Metro Detroit is overflowing with vibrant towns that offer so much to see, do, and experience. While a visit to the big city is…
100 Exciting Michigan Spring Festivals & Events
The arrival of spring brings with it many things — birds chirping, flowers blooming, and warmer temperatures. Michigan springtime also means festival season. If…
Awesome Mitten’s Guide to Visiting the Michigan DNR Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit
If you’re an adventure seeker looking for a way to experience the beauty and wonder of Michigan’s outdoors, the DNR Outdoor Adventure Center in…
Pączki Day in the Mitten: It’s Not Just a Donut!
When Fat Tuesday arrives each year, the best way for Michiganders to celebrate is by indulging in the traditional Polish jelly-filled pastry known as a…
8 Lesser-Known Michigan Beaches You Need to Explore
Surrounded by the magnificent Great Lakes, Michigan is full of beautiful beaches. Our writers at Awesome Mitten are letting you in on a few…
How to Enjoy an Awesome Michigan Thanksgiving Dinner
Celebrate the Mitten this Thanksgiving with a hearty Michigan-based meal. Here are some ideas of Michigan foods and products to get you started with your…
ULTIMATE Guide to the Detroit Zoo’s Wild Lights
Checking out the various holiday light displays in local neighborhoods has become a time-honored tradition in the Motor City, but there are, perhaps, no…
Your Guide to Holiday Nights Dinner at Eagle Tavern in Greenfield Village
Although the tradition is fairly new to me, Holiday Nights in Greenfield Village is one of my favorite Michigan Christmas activities. The carolers, costumes,…
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