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Visit the Hidden Gem Small Town Right Next Door to Hartwick Pines State Park

Discover a charming small town near Hartwick Pines State Park that’s perfect for your next getaway, with great stays and easy park access.

by Jacki Mick
on Jun 12
Outdoor patio dining and storefronts in Grayling Michigan
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The Small-Town State Park in Michigan Locals Want To Keep to Themselves

by Trent Jonas
on Apr 30
Crystal clear water ripples over a rocky pebble beach along the coast of Wilderness State Park, Michigan.
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Fort Wilkins Historic State Park Is an Underrated Michigan Park That Will Impress You This Fall

by Jacki Mick
on Sep 6
A row of historic log cabins stands beside a walking path at Fort Wilkins State Park.
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Best State Park Beaches in Michigan to Visit to Close Out Summer

by Beth Copenhaver
on Aug 22
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This Is the Most Secluded Part of This Michigan State Park

by Beth Copenhaver
on Jun 24
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National & State Parks

My Favorite Park in Michigan Is a Little-Known Paradise for Rock Hunting

Near Rogers City, this lesser-known Lake Huron park is packed with fossils, quartz, and some of Michigan’s best rock hunting.

by Jacki Mick
on Apr 7
Rocky shoreline at Hoeft State Park near Rogers City, Michigan along the Lake Huron coast at sunset.
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Hiking
National & State Parks

Grab the Yaktrax for This Hike in Michigan That’s 100% Worth Braving the Cold

With a pair of Yaktrax on your boots, you'll be sure of foot on this Michigan hike that's worth braving the cold to do

by Trent Jonas
on Dec 16
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Beaches, Lakes & Rivers
National & State Parks

The Most Iconic View in Michigan Is Also a Stunning Slice of History

You'll find one of the most iconic views in Michigan along the Empire Bluff Trail at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

by Trent Jonas
on Oct 23
A scenic view of a blue lake bordered by green hills and blooming purple flowers in the foreground.
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Hiking
National & State Parks

The Iconic Trail in Michigan Everyone Should Hike Once in Their Lifetime

The Escarpment Trail in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park may be the most iconic Michigan hiking trail.

by Trent Jonas
on Apr 4
A long lake is surrounded by forested bluffs with vibrant autumn foliage under a gray sky with Lake Superior visible in the background.
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National & State Parks

Enjoy An Incredible Outdoor Adventure In This 1,100-Acre State Park In Michigan

by Jacki Mick
on Jun 21
A person sits on a rock by a calm river, with a bridge and lush greenery in the background.