Michigan Travel Articles

The First-Timer’s Guide to Planning a U.S. National Parks Vacation

If you'd like to experience the more natural side of the United States, look no further than its nearly 400 national parks. JoAnna Haugen tells you what you need to know before you go.

10 Great Ways to Celebrate Thanksgiving

Many people choose to spend Thanksgiving with their families and loved ones, while others choose to bust out of the traditional shackles and use Thanksgiving as a time for vacation and relaxation. For those who prefer to travel for the holiday, here is a list of ten extraordinary places to celebrate Thanksgiving.

Nine Underrated US Cities, and Why You Should Visit Them

No-go? We don't think so. Lauren Quinn beckons you to dig in, get dirty and discover why these nine US cities are woefully underrated.

Travelers Club: International Restaurant & Tuba Museum – Okemos, Michigan, USA

A quirky restaurant and tuba museum charms Jessie J. Ellis when staying close to home.

Big City Fun with a Small Town Feeling – Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Grand Rapids, Michigan isn't on most people's list

Cutesy Cabins – Petosky, Michigan, USA

Cutesy Cabins Petoskey, Michigan, USA Petoskey, Michigan Equipment: Changes of clothes, camera Time: 10 hours driving from Indianapolis, Indiana, 3-4 days there, 10 hours back Cost: $Very little but for souvenirs/ferry fare What does it mean to be approached by a man with his right hand held out in high-five position, the other hand pointing [...]

A Year and a Day #5: Two Nights in Middle America – Michigan and Ohio, USA

Daniel relies on the kindness of strangers to find his Toledo hotel and enjoys a wedding with friends in Detroit.