Sault Ste Marie

Mission Hill is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Brimley, Michigan.

William C. Derby Jr. Nature Preserve Loop is a loop trail where you may see local wildlife located near Cedarville, Michigan.

The waterfall is only a short stroll from the parking lot but is well worth the stop. It drops over 50ft and is 200ft wide. A stunning, powerful flow. The obvious 'Rootbeer' color comes from tannic acid produced by decaying hemlocks, cedars, and spruces along the river's banks. There are various view points and a small observation deck above the falls. Don't be shocked if you spot a bear or a f...

Clark Lake Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Newberry, Michigan.

Tahquamenon Falls -Upper Falls is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Paradise, Michigan.

You 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 able to capture some great pictures at Arch Rock without people getting in the way. Once you begin ...

Saint Ignace Trout Lake Trail is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a lake located near Saint Ignace, Michigan.

Mackinac Island is accessible only by ferry, and there are no cars allowed on the island. While you can rent bikes over there, we opted to bring ours along on the Star Line ferry. Super easy and we had no problems! Lake Shore Boulevard, or State Highway M-185, wraps around the entire island and is fairly level. If you go on one of the many interior trails or streets there is definitely some hi...

Arch Rock is an out-and-back trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Mackinac Island, Michigan.