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Fish & Enjoy Clare County's 81 Lakes

$Fish & Enjoy Clare County\'s 81 Lakes$

Clare County boasts an amazing amount of lakes, 81 in all, for great fishing, boating and recreational activities. Enjoy canoeing, tubing, or kayaking on our clear, clean rivers. Or try your hand at fishing the Tobacco River.

Clare Outdoors

Photo courtesy of Clare County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Swains Lake, Jackson

Play in over 52 public parks, more than 1,000 acres, with miniature golf courses, fishing sites, paddleboat rental and nightly illuminated waterfalls. Launch out on one of our 188 local lakes to fish, water ski or float your cares away.

Jackson Outdoors

Photo courtesy of Jackson County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Canoeing the Chippewa River, Mt. Pleasant

Canoe, kayak or tube down the "Mighty" Chippewa River, do a little fishing or just relax while the river carries you away. Bird watchers will love the Florence Maxwell Sanctuary a 40-acre preserve in a peaceful surrounding.

Mt. Pleasant Outdoors

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Riverfront in Downtown Lansing

Climb the Ledges, 300M-year-old rock formations that jut from the shore of the Grand River. Get up close and personal with creepy crawlers at the MSU Bug House. Spend the day fishing, boating or swimming at Sleepy Hollow State Park.

Lansing Outdoors

Photo courtesy of Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Mt. Pleasant Outdoors
Canoe, kayak or tube down the "Mighty" Chippewa River, do a little fishing or just relax while the river carries you away. Over 15 area parks great for walking and biking.

Lansing Outdoors
Stroll through the formal rose garden with 155 varieties of roses and the woodland trail at Frances Park. Did you know that a cricket's ears are on its knees? Or that a fly has tastebuds on its feet? A visit to the MSU Bug House will explain these fascinating facts and more.

Jackson Outdoors
For the outdoor sportsman Jackson has state recreation and game areas for hunting and over 188 lakes for fishing and boating activities. For the tamer appetites, enjoy nature at numerous county and township parks.

Clare County Outdoors
Clare County provides an endless variety of recreation options and natural beauty for "getaways" or extended vacations. Come play "Where the North Begins."

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