Outdoors
Outside. Where the nation’s largest fresh water coastline invites us to swim, boat and sink our toes in the sand. Outside. Where 3,100 miles of off-road vehicle routes twist through state and national parks. Outside. Where 11,000 inland lakes are teeming with fishing stories waiting to be told. Come outside and play. Among the wind, water, earth and sky of Pure Michigan.
Sailing in Grand Haven
Miles of soft, golden sand, rolling dunes and towering trees make the area one of the most attractive Lake Michigan waterfront communities. When walking along the beach, listen for the “singing sand”, a phenomenon unique to Lake Michigan beaches.
Photo courtesy of Grand Haven/Spring Lake Area Visitors Bureau
Fishing in Holland
Spend a day at the breakwaters of the Holland State Park angling for perch. Troll Lake Michigan for five species of sport fish aboard a charter boat with an experienced captain. Fish our inland waters for pan fish, walleye or bass. Whatever your pleasure, enjoy some of the best sport fishing in the Midwest.
Photo courtesy of Holland CVB
Kayaking the AuSable River
Photo courtesy of Midwest Living
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakshore
West of Traverse City, this immense sandbox covers the Lake Michigan shoreline plus two pristine islands, encompassing historic sites, scenic drives, forests and fishing. Clamber a dune; or hike almost 100 miles of trails, which traverse everything from high vistas at Empire Bluff Trail to wildflower fields at Bayview Trail.
Photo courtesy of Midwest Living and Brian Confer
Wolverine Campground, Genesee County
Nestled in a pine forest on the shores of the Hollo Reservoir, Wolverine Campground has daily park activities to keep your family active. Swim at Buttercup Beach and fish on the Holloway Reservoir.
Photo courtesy of Genesee County Parks and Recreation
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