Nature

Nature
National & State Parks

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
Nature

The Best Kept Summer Secret in Michigan Is This Glacier-Carved Lake

by Jacki Mick
on Jun 9
Evergreen forest trees perfectly reflecting off calm waters at Higgins Lake, MI.
Nature

The Paddling Trail in Michigan That’s Better Than Most Hikes

by Trent Jonas
on May 22
Wide aerial shot showing the sandbars and turquoise water of Torch Lake along Michigan's Chain of Lakes Water Trail.
Nature

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.
Nature

Seeing This Michigan National Park After Dark Is Better Than Daytime

by Trent Jonas
on Apr 9
The Milky Way galaxy arcs over dark dune grass silhouettes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

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Hiking

6 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Michigan for a Spring Hike

Explore six picture-perfect nature trails in Michigan for a spring hike, featuring wildflowers, scenic views, and unforgettable outdoor escapes.

by Trent Jonas
on Apr 8
Vibrant purple wildflowers and dune grass on a sandy Michigan beach during spring.
Nature
Hiking

You Can Hike in Two States in One Day on This Michigan Trail

Hike two states at once in Michigan and Wisconsin on the North Country Trail. Cross the Montreal River to experience this border hike in a single afternoon.

by Trent Jonas
on Feb 26
A dirt path of the North Country Trail winds through a lush green pine forest in Michigan.
Nature
Hiking

Don’t Try This One Hike in Michigan if You’re Afraid of Heights

Explore the Minong Ridge Trail in Isle Royale National Park in Michigan, where there are often more moose than people.

by Cait Kontalis
on Jan 30
A view from the top of a ridgeline overlooking a lake.
Nature

Find 4 Bucket-List-Level Views in Michigan Without Needing To Be an Expert Hiker

The most bucket-list Michigan views are way up north, on the off-grid Keweenaw Peninsula.

by Stephanie Frias
on Dec 7
A wooden staircase descending onto a wide, golden sand beach next to the moody Lake Superior, Michigan.
Nature
Hiking

This Scenic Michigan Trail Is Even Better in the Winter

Michigan's Highland State Recreation Area is full of wildlife and particularly great for birding. The park's A Loop trail is a beautiful winter hike.

by Amanda Finn
on Nov 26
Snow covered ground with many, many bare brown trees with a deep blue river running down the middle.