Michigan
Top Spots in and near Michigan
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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 -
Headquarters Road, Michigan
Snowshoe to the Lost Creek Yurt in the Porkies
13.6 mi / 610 ft gainThe Porcupine Mountains offer a lot of fantastic winter options including cabin and yurt rentals for winter excursions. The most remote trek available in the park is towards the Lost Creek Yurt, a 6.8 miles route that is 2.8 miles on cross country ski trail, and 4 miles on a flagged route into th...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 -
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 -
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 -
Isle Royale National Park, Michigan
Backpack Isle Royale 'Eastern Half' Loop
60 miMy boyfriend and I did this loop in August of 2018. This was our first trip to Isle Royale, and we planned out this specific loop based on our previous hiking experiences, as well as to try and see a lot of different areas of the island in the limited time frame we had. The weather was fantastic ...Read more -
Marquette County, Michigan
Ski Jump at Suicide Bowl
If you are into extreme sports, ski jumping is definitely something you should try. Suicide Bowl (don't let the name put you off) outside of Marquette, MI is one of the oldest and most established ski jumping clubs in the country and a perfect place to either get started or hone your skills. Bef...Read more -
Marquette, Michigan
Fat Tire Bike the Noquemenon Trail Network
3 miThe Noquemenon Trail Network (NTN) is an extensive network of non-motorized trails in and around Marquette, MI and has become a popular site for winter fat tire biking. If you haven't fat tire biked before, the benefit of the nearly four inch wide tires is that it gives you incredible traction on...Read more -
Bruce Crossing, Michigan
Bond Falls Loop
0.82 mi / 112 ft gainBond Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Bruce Crossing, Michigan.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 -
Metamora, Michigan
Lake Minnawanna Scenic Trail
4.41 mi / 305 ft gainLake Minnawanna Scenic Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Metamora, Michigan.Read more -
Saugatuck, Michigan
Tallmadge Woods and Crows Nest Loop
2.1 mi / 303 ft gainCrows Nest Loop is a quiet hike on publicly accessible land. It takes you along dunes that hover above the Kalamazoo River. The loop leads you to an overlook with views of Ox-Bow Lagoon and Lake Michigan. This loop is suitable for all levels and is about a 2.1 mile hike. The trailhead can be tr...Read more -
Harrietta, Michigan
Manistee River Trail South
4.63 mi / 663 ft gainManistee River Trail South is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Harrietta, Michigan.Read more -
Marquette, Michigan
Wetmore Landing Shoreline Trail
5.04.65 mi / 876 ft gainWetmore Landing Shoreline Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Marquette, Michigan.Read more -
Ironwood, Michigan
Presque Isle Falls Loop
1.28 mi / 194 ft gainPresque Isle Falls Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Ironwood, Michigan.Read more -
Brighton, Michigan
Island Lake Yellow Trail Loop
5.56 mi / 453 ft gainIsland Lake Yellow Trail Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near South Lyon, Michigan.Read more