Elmira, Michigan
Top Spots in and near Elmira
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Bellaire, Michigan
Ski Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek Resorts
Just about an hour north of Traverse City in the village of Bellaire lies Schuss Mountain at Shanty Creek Resorts! The mountain offers 53 runs with several base areas. The terrain is applicable for any type of skier, whether you are a beginner or a more advanced rider. We spent the majority of ou...Read more -
Boyne Falls, Michigan
Snowshoe at Boyne Mountain
3.1 miThe trailhead for the snowshoe trail is located across the street from the Boyne Cross Country Ski center parking lot. The trail starts out by winding through the woods sandwiched between the Boyne Mountain Resort maintenance facility and a road, so you’ll hear traffic and equipment noise for th...Read more -
Traverse City, Michigan
Hike Old Mission Peninsula Park
6 mi / 183 ft gainAt the end of the Old Mission peninsula sits Mission Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse is surrounded by 5 acres of wooded township and many acres of state land! Upon arriving you can explore the shores just below the lighthouse - there can intriguing iceberg islands forming at the edge of the wate...Read more -
Traverse City, Michigan
Explore 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 -
Charlevoix, Michigan
Camp at Fisherman's Island State Park
0 mi / 0 ft gainLocated just south of Charlevoix is Fisherman's Island State Park. The park offers miles of biking/hiking trails, and campsites directly on the beach of Lake Michigan. Although located just outside of town, there is no service in this area, leaving you completely cut off from the outside world. ...Read more -
Traverse City, Michigan
Fat Tire Biking on the Vasa Pathway
10 miIf you’re looking for a place to fat bike ride in the area, then this is the spot for you! To access the Vasa Pathway you’ll want to head to Timber Ridge Resort, feel free to park in the main area. From the southeast corner of the Timber Ridge Resort, you will be able to jump on the pathway. You ...Read more -
Indian River, Michigan
Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve Loop
5.02 mi / 89 ft gainAgnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Afton, Michigan.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 -
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 -
Leland, Michigan
Camp on South Manitou Island
5.0South Manitou Island is situated off of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Lake Michigan. The island is only accessible by a two-hour ferry ride, which leaves once a day from Leeland.Upon arriving at the island boat dock, you'll soon realize this isn't an ordinary experience. South Man...Read more -
Leland Township, Michigan
Paddle Board Lake Michigan from Leland Harbor
5.0For a day on the water, off the shores of Lake Michigan head to Leland. Park in the marina and load onto your paddle boards from the boat ramp. You'll quickly find your way out of the marina, in which you can head right, left or to open water. Either way you'll find accessible beaches and clear s...Read more -
Kingsley, Michigan
Hike the Rollways on the North Country Trail
4.03 miPark at the High Rollway Observation Deck in Kingsley. There's actually two parking lots that you will come to on a dirt road. I suggest parking at the eastern most lot (drive straight instead of making a final right turn). There are two primary wooden platform lookouts near the parking lots. Be ...Read more -
Maple City, Michigan
Hike Pyramid Point Trail
4.32.8 mi / 570 ft gainBeginning at the trailhead, the 2.8 mile round trip takes you on a gravel/sand trail up 570 feet. The trail slowly winds uphill until you hit an opening at the top that looks out at the Sleeping Bear Dunes and down on Lake Michigan.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 -
Maple City, Michigan
Paddle Glen Lake
A pristine lake thats just waiting to be explored by kayak, SUP, canoe or boat (keep in mind that power boats are allowed on this lake). The water is amazingly clear and a beautiful shade of aqua blue. During the summer months, the air temperature remains relatively cool and makes for perfect, lo...Read more
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Gaylord, Michigan
Gaylord KOA Holiday
Make Gaylord KOA your base camp as you explore all that northern Michigan has to offer. Day trips to Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island, G...
Buckley, Michigan
Traverse City KOA
Traverse City KOA is located in a heartwarming country setting only 15 miles from Traverse City, known as the Cherry Capital of the World...
Rose City, Michigan
Chimney Loop Campground
Overview
Chimney Loop Campground is located on the shores of Wagner Lake. Wagner Lake is a shallow sandy bottom lake that is entirely su...