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    • Mackinaw City, Michigan

      Photograph the Mackinac Bridge

      5.0
      The upper peninsula of Michigan is connected to the mainland by the Mackinac Bridge. This bridge is quite impressive from a distance and it makes a great object for photography at any time of the day. If you want to get up close to the bridge, try visiting one of the parks located on the north or...
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    • 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...
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    • Mackinac Island, Michigan

      Bike around Mackinac Island

      4.0
      8.05 mi / 115 ft gain
      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 ...
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    • Mackinac Island, Michigan

      Tranquil Bluff Trail on Mackinac Island

      5.0
      3.09 mi / 180 ft gain
      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...
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    • Indian River, Michigan

      Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve Loop

      5.0
      2 mi / 89 ft gain
      Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve Loop is a loop trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Afton, Michigan.
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    • Charlevoix, Michigan

      Camp at Fisherman's Island State Park

      0 mi / 0 ft gain
      Located 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. ...
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    • Boyne Falls, Michigan

      Snowshoe at Boyne Mountain

      3.1 mi
      The 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...
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    Camping and Lodging in Mackinaw City

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    Mackinaw City, Michigan

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    St. Ignace, Michigan

    St. Ignace / Mackinac Island KOA Holiday

    Carp River Campground
    St. Ignace, Michigan

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    Moran Township, Michigan

    Lake Michigan At St. Ignace

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    Moran Township, Michigan

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