News & Fun in Michigan
Michigan Travel – While our focus is Michigan’s Thumb region, we strike out across the Great Lakes and find fun and things to do.
We look for places to see geared for families on a budget. We look for unique and one-of-a-kind spots that the tourists don’t know about.
Michigan has been a traveler’s destination for over 100 years. That is part of our Michigan history, and many great sites and stories came as a result.
We commonly take a road trip throughout Michigan to explore some out-of-the-way places that we want to know more about.
Destinations include; Michigan’s Upper Penninsula, The sunrise coast, the wine-producing areas and vineyards of Traverse and Southwest Michigan, the greater Detroit area, and even nearby Illinois and Ohio.
Here are some of our best Michigan Travel posts.
If you have lived and traveled in the Great Lakes region I think you will agree that there are some pretty amazing sites to explore. This may be the reason that so many folks in the upper lakes don’t venture far during family vacations. There is simply too much awesomeness that one must not miss. Here are 9 of the most unique beaches in the Great Lakes region.
Sebewaing, Michigan, is a picturesque small town on Saginaw Bay, offering shopping, historical sites, nature experiences, and unique attractions. Highlights include a local sugar factory, wildlife refuge, and charming downtown with antique stores.
Traveling from Michigan to Japan is now simplified with nonstop flights from Detroit to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, offering faster access. The guide covers essential travel tips, lodging options, local cuisine, and navigating Tokyo’s transit for a smooth experience.
From Superior sunsets to Lake Michigan dunes, Michiganders vote daily in USA TODAY’s annual best beach contest, ending May 19. Michigan Beaches Face Off in National Readers’ Choice Awards LANSING, Mich. — USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards are back for …
We take a photo journey over the past 7 years as the Rummel and Woldt General Store is being transformed. The owner, Tim Voss is literally doing a labor of love to restore one of the last general stores in Michigan.
Delta Air Lines has updated its Fly Delta app with features for better control, rebooking, and international planning, including real-time alerts, self-service tools, and AI integration, enhancing the travel experience for summer flyers from Michigan and beyond.
Lake Superior agates, formed from ancient volcanic activity, are notable for their unique colors and patterns. Valued both scientifically and economically, they attract collectors and artisans, contributing to local communities through jewelry, crafts, and tourism related to agate hunting.
Summer is just around the corner, bringing the scent of adventure and the possibility of summer road trips. Michigan is full of destinations for all seasons, the Great Lake state offering lots of fun and picturesque spots for a perfect summer road trip. So whether you are looking for an IG-worthy stopover, a great food trip—or beer or wine place—or fun and action-packed itinerary, here are ten stopovers you should check out for your Michigan summer road trip.
