As a Michigan native, I may be a bit biased – but I think Michigan is one of the most underrated states in the country. My midwest home state is home to the massive Great Lakes, and more than 11,000 inland lakes. I grew up on a lake and there are so many fun water sports and activities you’ll enjoy.

NATIONAL PARKS IN MICHIGAN

– Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
– Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
– Isle Royale National Park
– River Raisin National Battlefield Park
– Keweenaw National Historical Park

CITIES TO VISIT IN MICHIGAN

– Detroit
– Grand Rapids
– Lansing
– Munising
– Holland
– Traverse City
– Ludington
– Ann Arbor

Best Time to Visit Michigan

The best time of year to visit Michigan depends on what you like to do. Fall turns the state into a beautiful collage of orange, yellows, and red. Winter is great for snowshoeing, ice caves, and frozen waterfalls.

Summer is the best time to visit Michigan for all the water fun! Swimming, paddleboarding, water skiing, boating, canoeing- there are so many to choose from. Spring is full of life as the cherry blossoms bloom in Traverse City, and the tulips make an appearance in Holland.

Michigan Seasons - the best time to visit Michigan

25 Trendy Instagrammable Places in Detroit for a Photo Shoot

Chasing that perfect Instagram backdrop? I recently set out to find the best instagrammable places in Detroit for a photoshoot!

Enchanting Things to do in Detroit For the Holiday Season

Enchanting holiday festivities in Detroit to celebrate this holiday season. Visit adorable Christmas Markets, witness the lighting of the Menorah, and slide down the ice

10 Unique Places to Stay by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park

These 10 places to stay by Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park will make you want to pack your bags and go! Visitors enjoy the dunes all year round as the area offers recreation activities like hiking and snowshoeing, no matter the season.

10 Enchanting and Unique Hotels in Detroit for a Weekend Getaway

Where to stay in Detroit can be a difficult decision to make if you’re not familiar with the city. Let this local help guide you to the most enchanting and unique hotels in Detroit for your stay or weekend getaway.

Tahquamenon Falls Michigan State Park

Made up of more than 50,000 acres Tahquamenon Falls Michigan State Park is famous for its copper-colored waterfalls.

The Perfect Weekend Camping in Michigan’s Central Upper Peninsula

The perfect weekend camping in Michigan’s Central Upper Peninsula 3-day weekend itinerary. Go camping, explore gorgeous shorelines, and learn history, as you discover all the beauty Michigan has to offer

Best Cider Mills in Michigan makes apple cider and fresh cinnamon sugar donuts.

13 Best Cider Mills in Michigan to Visit

A list of 10 of the best cider mills in Michigan. Eat your way across the state & decide for yourself which are the best cider mills in Michigan.

Amazing Fall Color Tours in Michigan | The Best Scenic Road Trips

Take a fall foliage road trip along the best scenic drives of Michigan. Bright colors will dazzle you at each and every turn.

6 Best bike trails for adventures around the Great Lakes in Michigan, Chicago, New York with bike trail maps + things to do along the way.

The Best Great Lakes Biking & Hiking Trails for Adventures

These 6 routes are the best Great Lakes biking & hiking trails for adventures. The paths around the Great Lakes run throughout Michigan, Illinois, and New York.

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in located Empire Michigan. Add this gorgeous area to your bucket list.

The Perfect Weekend Camping Michigan’s West Coast

Another Perfect Weekend spent exploring Michigan’s incredible west coast. Camping and lighthouse hunting along the shores of Lake Michigan.

The Perfect Weekend in Michigan’s Easter Upper Peninsula

Best weekend guide to Michigan’s East Upper Peninsula including what to do and where to stay! Take a road trip around Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Go camping in a state park or hiking at Tahquamenon falls. Visit the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and so much more!