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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.

Tahquamenon Falls

Tahquamenon Falls
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. Video courtesy of Trails of Michigan

Silver Lake Sand Dunes

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 near Mears. Photo courtesy of Silver Lake Sand Dunes - Hart VB

Bishop Baraga Shrine, L'Anse

Bishop Baraga Shrine, L\'Anse
The 35 foot, five ton hand wrought brass statue stands majestically amid the surrounding trees. Situated above the cliffs overlooking Keweenaw Bay, visitors find a peaceful spot to pause amid their travels while learning about the heroic life of Baraga.
Photo courtesy of Cindy Freeman

Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville

Michigan Legacy Art Park, Thompsonville
There are 100 inviting state parks in Michigan and thousands of local municipal parks and recreational areas. One special park is the Legacy Art Park that is on the grounds of the Crystal Mt. Resort. Photo courtesy of Michigan Legacy Art Park

Keweenaw National Historical Park, Calumet

Keweenaw National Historical Park, Calumet
Keweenaw National Historic State Park - home to one of our nation's first mineral rushes, this park preserves and presents the heritage of copper mining on the Keweenaw Peninsula. Photo courtesy of Upper Peninsula Travel & Recreation Association

Dow Gardens, Midland

Dow Gardens, Midland
Dow Gardens is a botanical garden that cultures plants that will grow in central Michigan in landscape settings. This 110-acre garden is comprised of individual gardens, a hands-on children's garden, hiking trails, ponds and covered bridges.

Fall Takes Center Stage - Holland, Michigan

Fall Takes Center Stage - Holland, Michigan
Holland has many recreational activities, Dutch attractions, magnificent beaches, and an award-winning downtown with exceptional shops, galleries and eateries. Photo courtesy of Sara Simmons

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Grand Rapids

At Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park, you will discover the largest tropical conservatory, indoor 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

Tahquamenon Falls (Winter) - Pure Michigan Minute
Michigan's travel expert, Byron Goggin visits the Tahquamenon falls in the winter for a Pure Michigan Minute. Tahquamenon Falls, near Paradise, is a truly unique Pure Michigan experience.

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