Old Mission, Michigan
Top Spots in and near Old Mission
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Empire, Michigan
Drive the Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive
5.0A seven mile drive that offers views that are unbelievable. There are twelve stops along the way that correspond with an interpretive guide that is found at the beginning of the drive. The drive takes you through multiple landscapes. The points of interest are as follows:1. Covered Bridge2. Glen...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 -
Honor, Michigan
Hike Empire Bluff Trail
5.02 miThis moderately hilly boardwalk hike takes you to scenic viewpoints above Lake Michigan. The Sleeping Bear Dunes do not fail to impress, particularly at sunset.Read more -
Honor, Michigan
Winter Hike Empire Bluff Trail
1.5 mi / 170 ft gainJust outside the village of Empire is where this venture starts. This hike may be the most famous hike in the area. The Empire Bluff Trail provides incredible views of the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, South Bar Lake and Lake Michigan! The hike is slightly hilly, and stays primarily in the trees. At ...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 -
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 -
Honor, Michigan
Camp at White Pine Campground
4 mi / 200 ft gainThis is one of the cheapest ways to stay near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore overnight. You'll have access to the beach right near your campsite. It's remote enough to be quiet, and it's not a very long hike.There are only 6 campsites available, and they come on a first come, first serve ...Read more -
Honor, Michigan
Paddle the Platte River
2.0Starting at Riverside Canoe Rentals (located near the intersection of M-22 and Lake Michigan Rd), or the small park across the river, this trip will take you roughly 3 hours to float, but shorter if you are paddling. But beware, starting here will require you to cross a small lake - not very dif...Read more -
Frankfort, Michigan
Explore Point Betsie Lighthouse
5.0If you find yourself cruising M22 between Crystal Lake and Lake Michigan, be sure to check out this beautiful lighthouse. Turn off of M22 on to Point Betsie Rd. and follow the curving road all the way to Lake Michigan. There isn't a designated parking lot for the lighthouse, but you can park anyw...Read more -
Frankfort, Michigan
Elberta Dunes South
5.01.59 mi / 335 ft gainElberta Dunes South is a loop trail that takes you through a nice forest located near Elberta, Michigan.Read more -
Mesick, Michigan
Backpack the Manistee River Trail
4.017.6 miStarting at the Red Bridge River Access Area just off North Coates Hwy (about 8 miles east of Brethren, Michigan) there is a small parking lot opposite of the trailhead where you can leave your car. The trail is part of the North Country Trail (NCT) so it is well marked with signs leading the way...Read more -
Mesick, Michigan
Manistee River Trail Loop
21.69 mi / 2615 ft gainDay 1: Arrive at Seaton Creek Campground and pay for parking for the number of nights you plan on hiking the loop. For this particular trip, I hiked the loop in 2.5 days and 2 nights. Hike 1.4 miles from Seaton Creak Campground to a suspension footbridge on the banks of the Manistee River. At...Read more