Nature's Show

It begins with a slow dance of turning leaves. And crescendos into a flurry of vibrant reds, oranges and yellows. When the 19 million acre woods explode in their annual blaze of glory, the colors of Pure Michigan. To explore Pure Michigan's brillant fall color tours, your journey begins here. To find your fall color update go to www.michigan.org.

Off the Vine

Off the Vine
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Lets meet the people who handpick the grapes. Where the four seasons and four Great Lakes smile on the winemaker. With more than 60 wineries the harvest has never been better. Let's all raise a glass to Pure Michigan. Your trip begins at michigan.org.

Experience Pure Michigan Fall Colors

Experience Pure Michigan Fall Colors
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Michigan fall colors begin with a slow dance of turning leaves, and crescendo in a trillion trees aflame. Experience the entire state of Michigan in its annual blaze of glory. Find out what Pure Michigan fall colors feel like.

The Nature of Trees

The Nature of Trees
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The nature of trees reminds us that there are bigger things in life than us. A lesson best learned in a 19 million acre land of giants. Welcome to the woods of Pure Michigan.

Fall Peak Map

Fall Peak Map
Beginning mid-September and stretching through the end of October, the colors of autumn peak at varying times in the state. Use the peak color map and the current color report to guide you toward the best time to view Michigan's fall color show.

Nature’s Show

Nature’s Show
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It begins with a slow dance of turning leaves, and crescendos in a trillion trees aflame. This show is appropriate for all ages. This show is Pure Michigan.

Harvest Time

Harvest Time
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Welcome to Harvest time. When Mother Nature puts on a whole new wardrobe and we look at life in a whole new way. Grab yourself a little piece of Pure Michigan.

Eagle Harbor Lighthouse, Keweenaw Peninsula

Eagle Harbor Lighthouse, Keweenaw Peninsula
Built in 1855 at the south end of the Eagle River, located 32 miles northeast of Houghton.  Originally built as an octagonal brick tower with an attached dwelling a fog signal building was added in 1895. It is still an active light and the keeper's dwelling is operated as a public museum.


Photo courtesy of Midwest Living

Autumn in Northern Michigan

Autumn in Northern Michigan
For an Autumn outing you'll always remember venture to Northern Michigan.


Photo courtesy of Travel Michigan

Autumn Interlude

Autumn Interlude
Autumn sweeps across Michigan's beach towns in broad strokes of color. Discover perfect places to relax, renew and reconnect.


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Thoroughbred Golf Course

Thoroughbred Golf Course
An award-winning Arthur Hills design, our stunning 18-hole layout is renowned for its beauty and solitude. Four sets of forward tees (forward tee at 4,851 yards) allow you to choose the test that best suits your game. Play the Thoroughbred Golf Course for yourself, and see why serious golfers come back to play it again and again. Located at Double JJ Resort.

Photo courtesy of Double JJ Ranch

Fall Reflections

Fall Reflections
Breathtaking natural sights in the Manistee National Forest - in all seasons!

Photo courtesy of the Manistee County Convention & Visitors Bureau

Fall is here

Fall is here

Gerald and Jacquie Beyer of Beyer Farms in Munger present their harvest at the Frankenmuth Farmers Market.
    

Nature of Trees

Sugar Loaf Mountain, Marquette

Explore our Autumn Playground

There's no better place to see the dynamic colors of a trillion trees aflame than aloung our highways, and coastlines. Let's head out to the forests. And lets prepare to be amazed. On the fall color tours of Pure Michigan.

Color tours
    

    

Harvest Time

Farm Market, Traverse City. Photo courtesy of Traverse City CVB

Grab Yourself a Little Piece of Pure Michigan  

Harvest time is when Mother Nature puts on a whole new wardrobe and we look at life in a whole new way. Fresh is in the air in the orchards. Fresh are the fruits and vegetables we pick ourselves. Fresh is the fun we have with our families on a visit to Michigan's farms and mills.

Farm markets and mills

    

    

Art of Wine

Chateau Chantal

Plan a Country Outing Along Our Four Wine Trails 

They meander through lush green valleys. They shadow the breathtaking Lake Michigan shoreline. And they wind their way into inviting tasting rooms. Michigan's wine trails lead us to the vineyards and wineries where we can savor the award-winning efforts of world-class winemakers.

Wine trails

    

    

The Thrill of the Hunt

Photo courtesy of Michigan DNR

Head to the Woods

Deer Season. Turkey Season. Bear Season. The calendar tells us when they begin, but outdoor temperatures trigger our instincts. Whether we're camouflaged in tree stands or following our dog's leads, thousands of acres of prime hunting grounds let us put our skills to the test. 

Hunting

    

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