Backyard Playground

Immerse yourself in a land of crystal water, unwalked trails and colors that didn't come from a paint can. Our backyard promises more outdoor adventure than ever before. Lose yourself in a 19 million acre playground that's Pure Michigan.

Fishing at Isle Royale National Park

One thing about boating and fishing in Michigan, the surroundings are always beautiful and inspiring. Here is an amazing sunset near Isle Royale in Michigan's Upper Peninsula off the shore of Lake Superior.

Photo courtesy of UPTRA

Outdoor Adventure

Our own backyard promises more outdoor adventure than ever before. A 19 million acre playground that's Pure Michigan.

Passion of Kayaking

Each dip of the paddle immerses us in a new world where adventure is always just around the corner. Whether you're seeking the rush of the rapids or the serenity of a peaceful drift, indulge your passion for kayaking throughout Michigan.

Photo courtesy of Shanty Creek Resort

Gone Fishin’

It's a sign we've seen in store windows for years. Gone Fishin'. It's time to play hooky. Meet you on the playgrounds of Pure Michigan.

Thunder Bay National Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve

Thunder Bay National Sanctuary was established to protect a nationally significant collection of over 100 shipwrecks, experience the the underwater history of a time gone by.

Photo courtesy of Thunder Bay National Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve

Crooked Lake, Petoskey

From the many protected inland lakes to the Great Lakes, Michigan presents endless variety for the paddler. Michigan’s beautiful rivers and lakes attract canoe, kayak, rafting and tubing enthusiast from all over the world.

Photo courtesy of Ed Wargin

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Backyard Adventures

Come Outside and Play

Outside. Where the nation's largest freshwater coastline invites us to swim, boat and sink our toes in the sand. Where 3,100 miles of off-road vehicle routes twist through state and national parks. Where 11,000 inland lakes are teeming with fish stories waiting to be told. Come outside and play. Among the wind, water, earth and sky of Pure Michigan.

Outdoor adventures

Gone Fishin'

Catch the Big One

Two little words speak volumes about our passion for fresh air, biting fish and enjoying a few good laughs with our friends. Here four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes and hundreds of rivers and streams inspire us. Because the salmon, brown trout, lake trout, perch, bass, steelhead and walleye will always lure us to Pure Michigan.

Fishing

Explore Michigan by Bike

Coast Along

Join us for a ride on more than 1,300 miles of bike trails of Pure Michigan.

Biking

Paddle the Great Waters

Leave the Shore Behind

In a solo kayak. In a river raft with your friends. In a romantic canoe for two. Remember, in Michigan, you're never more than six miles from an inland lake, a river or four of the Great Lakes. So pack up your gear and go. Because nothing is more cleansing than the waters of Pure Michigan.

Paddle sports

America's Summer Golf Capital

Play in Golfer's Heaven

Bring your "A" game or your hack dreams, we've got more golf than you can handle. Because playing golf all day instead of just talking about it is Pure Michigan.

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