Michigan
Top Spots in and near Michigan
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Roscommon, Michigan
Paddle the Mason Tract
The Mason Tract is a massive protected wilderness area encompassing 4,493 acres. The crystal clear AuSable River runs right through the heart of this forest. On this trip, you will encounter enormous old trees with beautiful remote scenery around each riverbend. Bald eagles and black bears are pl...Read more -
Seney, Michigan
Au Sable Point Lighthouse
3.01 mi / 157 ft gainThis was a fun visit while at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. There was a volunteer couple running the lighthouse portion and they were friendly, kind, and well informed. The tour itself (led by a NPS ranger I believe) was just ok, but it was still interesting. The views at the top of th...Read more -
Seney, Michigan
Log Slide Overlook
0.5 miLog Slide Overlook on Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan's upper peninsula stands over 500ft above the water and provides stunning views of Lake Superior. Pictured Rocks is home to many beautiful waterfalls, hikes, cliffs and vistas, including Log Slide Overlook. This location is an o...Read more -
West Olive, Michigan
Kayak Pigeon Creek to Lake Michigan
4.0The start and end of this adventure is at the dead end of Holly Drive. There is a small boat launch parking lot that sometimes has a porta-john, although I would not count on it. You can kayak upstream (to the right) to enjoy a peaceful paddle around and through the reeds, and I have seek many mu...Read more -
Maple City, Michigan
Winter Hike Pyramid Point Trail
2.8 mi / 570 ft gainThe trail beings at the parking lot, it takes about 20 minutes to get to the famous overlook, about a 570 foot elevation gain. As you start the trail, after about .4 miles you will find a juncture off to your right, stay straight and it will lead you to the overlook. After you take in the sweepin...Read more -
Holland, Michigan
Climb the Stairs up Mt. Pisgah
4.30.5 mi / 80 ft gainFeel the burn in your calves and thighs! If you don't feel it, pick up the pace or do it all again! The good news is it is actually just a large dune, not an entire mountain. It should not take you very long to run, even though there are over 200 steps here. Every 25th stair is marked and there a...Read more -
Mackinac Island, Michigan
Tranquil Bluff Trail on Mackinac Island
5.03.09 mi / 180 ft gainYou will need to take a ferry to the island to access this hike, but the fare is cheap and is worth it for a day trip. This hike starts at the very popular (and thus usually crowded) Arch Rock and takes you halfway across the island to British Landing. Even with the initial crowds, you should be...Read more -
Holland, Michigan
Swim at Holland State Park
5.0Holland State Park has a variety of activities available, the most prominent of course being swimming and relaxing on the beach. You can lay out towels and sunbathe, throw a frisbee or football in the large sand area away from the water, or play sand volleyball on one of the many courts. There is...Read more -
Holland, Michigan
Experience the Holland MI Tulip Festival
5.0Each year in May this festival is held all across Holland, Michigan, with schedules of attractions, flowerbed locations, and additional information found at the Tulip Time website. It is well known internationally and has been awarded Best Flower Festival, America’s Best Small Town Festival, and ...Read more -
Empire, Michigan
Sleeping Bear Dunes Overlook
0.26 miLocated along the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, this lookout towers over Lake Michigan and provides sweeping vistas of the lake and the surrounding lakeshore and peninsula. After parking in the lot, head along the paved path to the overlook. Once the...Read more -
Leland, Michigan
North Manitou Island Loop
4.513.55 mi / 1010 ft gainNorth Manitou Island Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Maple City, Michigan.Read more -
St. Joseph, Michigan
Walk the Pier at Silver Beach
4.0You'll walk on the concrete pier just barely out of reach of the waves (for the most part), allowing for some pretty cool wave and shoreline photos. An occasional wave may wash over low areas of the pier, so always be alert! Also, be careful of the slippery algae, especially close to the edges. T...Read more -
St. Ignace, Michigan
Mackinac Bridge
Straits State Park is located on the upper peninsula of Michigan and is minutes from the Mackinac Bridge. Named after the straits that pass through the two peninsulas, this state park offers gorgeous views of the bridge at night. From the campground, head just a few feet towards the beach on the...Read more -
Traverse City, Michigan
Mission Point Lighthouse
0.2 miMission Point Lighthouse is situated between the East and West Grand Traverse Bays, about 20 minutes north of downtown Traverse City. This historic lighthouse offers stunning views of Grand Traverse Bay in Lake Michigan. There is a parking lot located a few hundred feet away where visitors can p...Read more -
Traverse City, Michigan
Whiskey Blending at Mammoth Distillery
Now, this is something you probably haven't tried yet. Whiskey blending! The experience with Mammoth Distillery was stimulating, educating and so much fun! Technically we were actually blending bourbon - which we learned all bourbon is whiskey but not all whiskey is bourbon. You’ll sit down with ...Read more -
Grand Haven, Michigan
Run Across the Grand River
4 miBegin the run at Connor Bayou, where this adventure's directions lead to. You will follow the Idema Explorers trail into the woods, where you will wind around for about 0.4 miles. As soon as you exit the woods, continue to follow the paved trail that leads to the left along the road. After anothe...Read more