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Explore Pure Michigan Byways

Pure Michigan Byways present a rich taste of all the grandeur and diversity the Great Lakes State has to offer. Outstanding natural beauty and many historical sites have earned Michigan its place at the top of the list.

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Welcome Centers

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Pure Michigan Driving Guide

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Pure Michigan Byways Program

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US 23 Heritage Route Trails & Tours

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Road Trip Video Slideshow
22 Things To Do on M-22

Hop in the car with us as we drive all 116 miles of Michigan Highway 22, visiting 22 of the best things to do or see!

Silence

This 5-minute video titled “Silence” uses stunning imagery and natural sound paired with music to showcase wintertime activities in Northeast Michigan along the US 23 Heritage Route.

Shipwreck Alley

Amidst beautiful imagery of pristine shipwrecks on the bottom of Lake Huron, underwater archaeologists from the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in share their thoughts and stories about one of the largest underwater collections of shipwrecks in the world.

The Spirit of Ocqueoc Fall

Rustic Ocqueoc Falls is located near the US 23 Heritage Route, just off the northeast corridor of Michigan's lower peninsula between Rogers City and Onaway. Come swim in the falls. Kayak. Canoe. Camp. Fish. Enjoy the natural beauty found along one of our nation's most picturesque byways.

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22 Things To Do on M-22

Hop in the car with us as we drive all 116 miles of Michigan Highway 22, visiting 22 of the best things to do or see!

Silence

This 5-minute video titled “Silence” uses stunning imagery and natural sound paired with music to showcase wintertime activities in Northeast Michigan along the US 23 Heritage Route.

Shipwreck Alley

Amidst beautiful imagery of pristine shipwrecks on the bottom of Lake Huron, underwater archaeologists from the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary in share their thoughts and stories about one of the largest underwater collections of shipwrecks in the world.

The Spirit of Ocqueoc Fall

Rustic Ocqueoc Falls is located near the US 23 Heritage Route, just off the northeast corridor of Michigan's lower peninsula between Rogers City and Onaway. Come swim in the falls. Kayak. Canoe. Camp. Fish. Enjoy the natural beauty found along one of our nation's most picturesque byways.

Whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a history buff or merely enjoy a relaxing drive in the country, Pure Michigan Byways will take you there.

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