![]() These family destinations are just a few of the places popular among summer travelers every year.īlack bear and whitetail deer are hunted in the Hiawatha and Ottawa National Forest, and backpackers hike the North Country Trail through the forests, almost 2 million acres combined.Īlso well known for its agriculture, Michigan’s 9 million apple trees in commercial production grow the third-most apples in the nation. Natural attractions like Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in the east and Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Area in the west overlook the rocky shores of Lake Superior, the largest freshwater lake in the world. The pace of life slows down, wilderness expands and it's not uncommon for local store owners to post signs in the middle of the day declaring they've "gone fishing," and they’ll be back in a few hours to open again. Campgrounds, parks, hiking trails, kayaking, and canoeing pepper the state with nearly endless opportunities to create memories and experience the outdoors in special ways.Ĭrossing the Straits of Mackinac on the Mighty Mackinac Bridge is like taking a step back in time. Oak ridges, birch, walnuts, aspens and towering pines fill these forests as swamps and streams intertwine to establish incredible habitat diversity, ideal for bedding, natural forage and security cover. Even elk near Gaylords Huron National Forest draws hunters from across the state for a coveted resident tag. Hunting Michigan's Lower Peninsula brings opportunity for healthy populations for whitetail deer, wild turkeys, black bear and small game. Ease of accessibility means fishing for bass, bluegill, perch, crappie and more is something that can easily be done daily or for a weekend getaway. You’re never more than six miles away from one of them. It's the land of 11,000 inland lakes and hundreds of rivers and streams. Michigan has been known for years as a water and wildlife wonderland. There's so much beauty and opportunity to fish, hunt, camp, boat and explore. Michigan is a state that defines an outdoor lifestyle. Michigan's 124 active lighthouses - there's more lighthouses here than in any other state - bring an iconic maritime feel to the state. Or just cruise and enjoy a sunny day on the water. ![]() Harbor towns provide a home base for boaters looking to fish for salmon, steelhead, whitefish and lake trout. No matter where you are in the Great Lake State, you can always get to the "big" lakes in an hour and a half drive or less. Surrounded by pure blue and aquamarine freshwater, Michigan brings a pleasant, satisfying sigh of relief as you breathe in scents of pine and walk its shorelines. Michigan's peninsulas have the longest freshwater coast in America at 3,288 miles of wave crashing, picturesque beauty. ![]()
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