Located near Traverse City, Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is most famous for its towering sand dunes along Lake Michigan. Yes, they are fun to run down (though very tiring to climb up), but there is so much more to do besides just running through sand dunes. From hikes to bikes to museums to …
Located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is full of dramatic and jaw dropping views. The colorful cliffs tower over Lake Superior and are without a doubt the highlight of this area. But beyond the views, there’s great hiking trails, scenic cruises, kayaking tours, and even more. Whether you have one day or …
Michigan is full of natural beauty. From dramatic cliffs to towering sand dunes to car free islands, this five day Michigan itinerary covers a lot of variety. You’ll work your way from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, down and across the Mackinac Bridge, and along Lake Michigan until you reach Traverse City …
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is famous for its large and dramatic sand dunes towering over Lake Michigan. While the dunes can be fun to climb, they can also be a physical challenge. So instead, for those who want to experience the sand dunes along Lake Michigan, there’s another, better trail. The Sleeping Bear Point …
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is full of gorgeous views and there’s loads of great hikes that you can do. My favorite of these is the Chapel Mosquito Loop which takes you through the forest to a waterfall before continuing on along the gorgeous cliffs of Lake Superior. You’ll visit one more waterfall before returning to …
It’s no secret that I love a good scenic drive. With all of the incredible scenery in the US national parks, there’s no shortage of great scenic drives. While I don’t believe that you should pick your next national park based solely on which park has the best scenic drive (though I’ve done it), it …
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is full of great scenery and the highlight is the beautiful cliffs located along Lake Superior. With one day at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, you can explore this scenery from two different ways. Visit some scenic overlooks and look down at Lake Superior. But you’ll also get a chance to cruise …
Mackinac Island sits off the shores of mainland Michigan and is completely surrounded by Lake Huron. While it’s perhaps most famous for its fudge, Mackinac Island is also famous for being car free. No motorized vehicles are allowed on the island. The fudge, uniqueness of being car-free, and the novelty of the island itself helps …
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula is famous for dramatic, colored cliffs that tower over Lake Superior. While you can absolutely experience these cliffs from the water (and you should), this post will instead be focused on the best hikes you can find in this area. From waterfalls to sand dunes to views …
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore sits along Lake Michigan and offers a lot for visitors. From running down the sand dunes to hiking to Lake Michigan viewpoints to the scenic drive and even more, it’s not hard to find things to keep you busy. If you like hiking and being active, there’s plenty of trails …
