Michigan Nature and Parks

A day in the park. It fills our lungs with fresh air. Awakens our spirits. And gets us back in touch with the world in the State of Michigan. From misty morning walks through six state forests, to picnics in our four national parks, to afternoons whiled away in any one of our 97 Michigan state parks, Michigan nature preserves, refuges, gardens and arboretums. And of course, no day at the park is complete without spending a few moments marveling at the sun setting over the hills, valleys and waters of Pure Michigan. Read about the many beautiful dunes that line northwest Michigan's coast.

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Trails of Michigan, Tahquamenon Falls

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Water in a natural setting is truly a relaxing experience and Michigan is abundant with natural lakes and streams. Tahquamenon Falls is a place where the sound of rushing water releases your inner stresses. This beautiful falls in Tahquamenon Falls State Park is hidden in the forest along the Tahquamenon River and is easily accessible for those seeking the quiet and solitude of the Upper Peninsula wilderness. So, sit back and enjoy the grandeur of Taquamenon Falls.

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Silver Lake Sand Dunes

Along the shores of Lake Michigan, you’ll find a number of rising sand dunes on which you can gaze out over the beautiful landscape. Here are the sand dunes along Silver Lake nears Mears.

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Keweenaw National Historical Park, Calumet

Keweenaw National Historic State Park - The Keweenaw Peninsula was home to one of our nation's first mineral rushes. Prospectors seeking copper traveled here in the 1840s, a few years before the "49ers" sought gold out west. This park preserves and presents the heritage of copper mining on the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Photo courtesy of Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association

Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville

There are 100 inviting state parks in Michigan and thousands of local municipal parks and recreational areas. Each offers a variety of activities to enjoy. One special park is the Legacy Art Park that is on the grounds of the Crystal Mt. Resort near Thompsonville. The Art Park is a cultural and recreational destination and is a place to be enjoyed with family, friends or in solitude.

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Fall Takes Center Stage - Holland, Michigan

Delight in the vast array of recreational activities, visual and performing arts, Dutch attractions, magnificent beaches, and an award-winning downtown with exceptional shops, galleries and eateries. Plan a trip to Holland during your Michigan vacation.

Photo courtesy of Sara Simmons

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids

Within the 125-acre park that is Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, you will discover the largest tropical conservatory in Michigan, premier sculpture galleries and exhibitions with over 100 sculptures by world renowned artists, indoor specialty gardens and outdoor gardens designed by James VanSweden and Penelope Hobhouse.

Photo courtesy of Grand Rapids/Kent County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Tahquamenon Falls (Winter) - Pure Michigan Minute

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Michigan's adventure travel expert, Byron Goggin visits the Tahquamenon falls in the winter for a Pure Michigan Minute. Tahquamenon Falls, near Paradise, in the Upper Peninsula, is a truly unique Pure Michigan experience.

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