Traverse City's National Writers Series, Huron Lady II, M-29 Diner, Trevor Tkach (Aug. 29-30, 2026)

This week takes us from blue water to blue water, with stops in the Thumb and Traverse City. First up, we have breaking news with our friends from the National Writer’s Series, which if you didn’t know, is a year-long book festival that happens both in person, and online. Kendall Kotcher joins us to share which amazing authors will be visiting TC this year, and let’s just say that once again, they’ve got some great ones. Here’s a hint for one: he might talk pretty one day. Then we’ll discuss taking a fun and informative boat cruise on the Huron Lady in Port Huron with owners Dusty and Kristy Walker. We’ll visit our number one pick for Michigan’s Best Diner, a fabulous spot located in Anchor Bay and owned by uber-talented Chris Hart. She’ll catch us up on what’s cooking….and baking….at the M-29 Diner. Finally, a little more coverage from TC, where we recently got to attend the Traverse City Food and Wine Festival. We’ll talk with Trevor Tkach about the changing food scene in Michigan’s pinkie, and we’ll just say it’s garnering national attention.Segment 1: Kendall Kotcher, NWSSegment 2: Huron Lady IISegment 3: M-29 DinerSegment 4: Trevor Tkach, Traverse City TourismBehind the Mitten is Michigan's premire travel radio show and podcast.Episode 767Aug. 29-30, 2026