Isle Royale National Park
- Isle Royale National Park, a wilderness archipelago 45 miles long and 9 miles wide at its widest point encompasses 850 square miles including submerged lands that extend 4.5 miles out into Lake Superior. Receiving author... wildernet.com
Government Peak Trail
General Description Beginning at the northern trailhead, hikers head south immediately encountering 3 trail junctions, 1 with Escarpment Trail and 2 ends of the horseshoe-shaped Overlook Trail. Several more trail junctions... wildernet.com
Proud Lake Recreation Area, Milford, Michigan
The Huron River Valley in metropolitan Oakland County provides the focal point for this major recreation area just minutes from downtown Detroit. The park was established in the mid-1940s and has changed very little in the pa... trails.com
Sanilac Petroglyphs State Historic Site
- Sanilac Petroglyphs State Historic Site encompasses 240 acres in Michigan's Lower Peninsula several miles east of New Greenleaf in the region known as the "Thumb." The park is famed for the state's only known rock carvin... wildernet.com
Rifle River Recreation Area
Looking for an easy one day, very quiet, excursion? The Rifle River Recreation Area contains ten secluded lakes, and many small streams. There are no motors allowed on any of these lakes. Only Devoe and Grousehaven allow el... paddling.net
Lost Lake Trail
General Description Lost Lake Trail is known for its undulating nature. For 4.5 miles hikers make several significant descents and accents reaching heights upwards of 1,500 feet. Lost Lake Trail skirts the edge of its name... wildernet.com
Island Lake Recreation Area, Brighton, Michigan
With its proximity to the Detroit metro area, Island Lake Recreation Area is a convenient getaway from urban sprawl. The park offers two loop trails totaling 12 miles along the flanks of the scenic Huron River. The 7 miles of... trails.com
Craig Lake State Park, L'anse, Michigan
One of the state?s premier destinations for wilderness canoeing and camping. Even in a state bristling with quality paddling options, Craig Lake State Park stands as one of Michigan?s great destinations for canoeing and kayak... trails.com
Laughing Whitefish Falls, Chatham, Michigan
Laughing Whitefish Falls, plunging 100 feet into a scenic gorge, earns mention as the most spectacular waterfall in Michigan. Certainly it is on the short list for that honor. Picture a 15-foot free fall that sets the stage f... trails.com
Lake Gogebic State Park, Marenisco, Michigan
A nature trail through Lake Gogebic backcountry. This nature trail through the backcountry of Lake Gogebic State Park provides a brief glimpse into the tangled beauty of the western Upper Peninsula. The park is located on the... trails.com
Pontiac Lake Recreation Area, Waterford, Michigan
Pontiac Lake Recreation Area?s popular multiple-use trail system is receiving a face-lift. The Pontiac Lake chapter of the Michigan Mountain Biking Association and the Pontiac Lake Trail Riders are working with the Department... trails.com
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
If youre a Midwest kayaker, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has to appear on your top ten paddling wish list. The rugged Lake Superior shoreline has always been a draw for me and I finally had a chance to explore Pictured... paddling.net
Big Island Lake Wilderness
General Description The United States Congress designated the Big Island Lake Wilderness Area in 1987 and it now has a total of 5,856 acres. As you might expect, in the middle of Big Island Lake, standing amid placid water... wildernet.com
Juniper Flats Group Campsite On Grand Island (Mi)
Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, about one half mile from the mainland community of Munising, Michigan. Munising is about 43 miles from Marquette and 55 miles from Manistique. Grand Island, a Congressionally desi... recreation.gov
Murray Bay Group Campsite On Grand Island (Mi)
Grand Island is located in Lake Superior, about one half mile from the mainland community of Munising, Michigan. Munising is about 43 miles from Marquette and 55 miles from Manistique. Grand Island, a Congressionally desi... recreation.gov
Waterloo-pinckney Recreation Hiking Trail, Jackson, Michigan
The Waterloo-Pinckney Trail links two of southern Michigan?s most popular recreation spots: the Waterloo and Pinckney recreation areas, which are easily accessible to all major metropolitan areas of southeastern Michigan and ... trails.com
Michigan - Rough Guides, Detroit, Michigan
Mention Michigan and most people think of cars, heavy industry and inner-city Detroit. Midwesterners prefer to focus on its magnificent scenery. The beaches, dunes and cliffs along the 3200-mile shoreline of its two vividly c... trails.com
Saugatuck: Michigan's Art Coast, Saugatuck, Michigan
There are two sides to Saugatuck. The city is the home of world-famous Broward Marine, where multimillion-dollar yachts are assembled for well-heeled clients around the world. It?s also home to the Saugatuck Drug Store, with ... trails.com