Pure Michigan Connect - Michigan's Travel and Tourism Blog

Pure Michigan Connect - Michigan's Travel and Tourism Blog

Cabins & Cottages

Driving to Ludington - Photo Credit - Chris Arace

Driving to Ludington

Thank you to today’s guest blogger, JillAnn Norcross for sharing her love of cottage living “up north,” and a very important list of must-bring staples on any cottage vacation.

You can tell when you’re getting closer to the Lake, and getting further north – whether you’re the one driving or curled up in the back seat watching the trees and fields change through the window. You might pass a fruit orchard or two, instead of cow pastures or corn fields. The trees turn into pines and airy aspens. The air gets that moist, sandy, windswept smell that helps you to picture the dunes in your mind. Read more…

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Whether you’re in a cabin, tent, or RV, there are many ways to get your camp on in Pure Michigan. We reached deep into our Flickr archives to share with you some of our favorite camping images. Have one of your own to share? Post it on our Facebook page or send us a Tweet! Don’t forget to check out our camping infographic to learn more about camping in Michigan.

You can take a hiking trip and quickly set-up a tent at the end of the day.

Camping on Isle Royale - Flickr photo credit - Chris Arace

Camping on Isle Royale

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Photo Credit: Aaron PetersonAaron Peterson, a contributing photographer, shares the story behind the photograph he captured at Lake of the Clouds in Ontonagon Michigan, for Paradise Found, a feature in Michigan Travel Ideas, 2011.

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Photo Credit: Rental Bug

Vacation rentals are a great option for your Michigan getaway if you want to experience a new town, or beach living, but want all the comforts of home. This week, Guest Blogger Melissa Morrison shares some tips so that you can get the best experience while renting a vacation home.

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