{"id":75242,"date":"2021-05-03T00:00:46","date_gmt":"2021-05-03T00:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/?p=75242"},"modified":"2021-05-03T00:00:46","modified_gmt":"2021-05-03T00:00:46","slug":"complete-guide-michigans-national-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/elizabethbrien.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/complete-guide-michigans-national-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"A Complete Guide to Michigan&#039;s National Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<span lang=\"en-US\">It&#8217;s no secret that Michigan is one amazing state,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">a destination for great<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0beer, music,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">architecture and, of course, people. But a lot of people don\u2019t know that Michigan is so much more. Did you know that here in the Mitten State we are surrounded by four huge freshwater lakes? Or that Michigan is home\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">to not one, but\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">five<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0national parks?\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<span lang=\"en-US\">Dubbed &#8220;Pure Michigan<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">&#8221; our amazing state is an outdoor<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">lover&#8217;s paradise. Our national parks\u2014many of which are also historic and lakeside\u2014<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">attract<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0more than\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">2.5 million visitors each year. And the best part? Some of them are just a few\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">hours&#8217;<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0drive from\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/view-all-communities\/ann-arbor\/?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog%20Post&amp;utm_campaign=Internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Ann Arbor<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">!\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<span lang=\"en-US\">To celebrate our gorgeous\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">national parks (and one scenic trail) we outlined them right here. Read on for a brief overview of each park and a list of our favorite stops within each. After you&#8217;re finished reading, head down to the comments to let us know what Michigan national park you plan to explore this summer!<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<em><span lang=\"en-US\">If you&#8217;re planning on camping in one of these national parks this season, we recommend visiting each individual park&#8217;s current camping guidelines before visiting. You will most likely need a camping and\/or campfire permit to camp. Some campgrounds also require reservations a<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">nd parking is not always allowed or guaranteed. Have fun!\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n&nbsp;\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/rira\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\"><span lang=\"en-US\">River Raisin National Battlefield Park<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0| Monroe<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<em><span lang=\"en-US\">Drive time from Ann Arbor: 1 hour<\/span>\u00a0<\/em>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 100%px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BS6yT3rhsJ2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BS6yT3rhsJ2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BS6yT3rhsJ2\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Curt Mueller (@cmueller130)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><br \/>\n<span lang=\"en-US\">The River Raisin National Battlefield Park was the site of the costly Battle of Frenchtown, in which 397 Americans were killed and 547 were taken as prisoners after surrender to the British Army and Native American coalition during the War of 1812.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">In February of 1956, the site of Michigan&#8217;s most deadly event was added to the National Register of Historic Places and eventually marked as a national park in 2010.\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"en-US\">Today, this peaceful national park is known for its educational resources<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0including artifacts and exhibits;\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">demonstrations; and battle reenactments.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">You can also explore the wonders of nature here too through hiking, fishing, kayaking and more!\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Points of\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">I<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\"><strong>nterest:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/rira\/learn\/education\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The River Raisin National Battlefield Park Education Center<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/rira\/planyourvisit\/gettingaround.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Battlefield Loop Trail<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/experiences\/a-battlefield-and-a-beach.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Mason Run Loop Trail<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.monroemi.gov\/c_i_t_y_h_a_l_l\/departments\/parks_and_recreation\/trails\/river_raisin_heritage_trail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"5\"><span lang=\"en-US\">River Raisin Heritage Trail<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/River_Raisin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"6\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The River Raisin<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">.<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/noco\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"7\"><span lang=\"en-US\">North Country National Scenic Trail<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0| Lowell<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div><em><span lang=\"en-US\">Drive time from Ann Arbor: 3 hours<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/North-Country-Trail-Association.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-75282\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-75282\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/North-Country-Trail-Association.png\" alt=\"North-Country-Trail-Association\" width=\"850\" height=\"515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethbrien.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/North-Country-Trail-Association.png 850w, https:\/\/elizabethbrien.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/North-Country-Trail-Association-300x182.png 300w, https:\/\/elizabethbrien.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/North-Country-Trail-Association-768x465.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<em>Photo courtesy of\u00a0Anandhi Chandran via the <a href=\"https:\/\/northcountrytrail.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Country Trail Association<\/a><\/em>\n<\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"en-US\">While the North Country National Scenic Trail isn&#8217;t\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">technically<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">a\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">park, it is maintained by the National Park Service\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">and contains some of the prettiest scenery in the entire state. This iconic trail spans several states\u2014from New York to North Dakota, c<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">utting through<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Vermont, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u2014and stretches 4,700 miles, making it the longest trail in the National Trails System<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">But it spends most of its time here in Michigan<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0(1,150 miles!)<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">, running\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">along<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0the entire length of the\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">M<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">itten and the Upper Peninsula.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"en-US\">While you&#8217;re\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">definitely welcome<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0to hike the entire thing, the North Country National Scenic Trail is headquartered in Lowell, where you can\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">enjoy a small bite of everything the NCT has to offer. Enjoy a stroll on the Lowell Riverwalk,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0take<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0a hike through stands of red pine and maple<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">, overlook the river<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0or have a picnic at one of the scenic picnic tables.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Points of Interest:<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/northcountrytrail.org\/our-work\/trail-towns\/lowell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"8\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Trail Shop<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dnr.state.mi.us\/PUBLICATIONS\/PDFS\/HuntingWildlifeHabitat\/SGA\/Saranac-Lowell_SGA_map.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"9\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Lowell State Game Area<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">;\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencegr.com\/listings\/grand-river-riverfront-park\/11061\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"10\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Grand River<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experiencegr.com\/about-grand-rapids\/towns\/lowell\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"11\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Downtown Lowell<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.gov\/dnr\/0,4570,7-350-79136_79236_82211-95778--,00.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"12\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Flat River<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kentcountyparks.org\/fallasburg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"13\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Fallasburg Park<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/slbe\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"14\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0| Empire<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div><em><span lang=\"en-US\">Drive time from Ann Arbor: 4 hours<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/parker-mccullough-ho8iYsyNW98-unsplash.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-75292\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-75292\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/parker-mccullough-ho8iYsyNW98-unsplash.png\" alt=\"parker-mccullough-ho8iYsyNW98-unsplash\" width=\"850\" height=\"567\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethbrien.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/parker-mccullough-ho8iYsyNW98-unsplash.png 850w, https:\/\/elizabethbrien.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/parker-mccullough-ho8iYsyNW98-unsplash-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/elizabethbrien.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/parker-mccullough-ho8iYsyNW98-unsplash-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"en-US\">Miles of sand beach, bluffs that tower 450 feet above Lake Michigan, lush forests, clear inland lakes,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and lots of<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">unique flora and fauna make up the natural world of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">This popular national park is located along the northwest coast of the Lower Peninsula. It covers a 35-mile-long stretch of Lake Michigan&#8217;s eastern coastlines as well as the North and South Manitou\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">I<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">slands.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">50 years old in 2020, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is famous for its diverse natural features<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0including forests, beaches, dune formations and ancient glacial phenomena. The lakeshore also contains many cultural features<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0including the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/slbe\/planyourvisit\/smilighthouse.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"15\"><span lang=\"en-US\">18<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">71 South Manitou Island Lighthouse<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, three former stations of the Coast Guard<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and an extensive rural historic farm district.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"en-US\">Here, you can experience a variety of\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">activities,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0but many come for the Dune Climb:\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">a 460-foot climb that ends in an exciting\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">run back down<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0to the bottom. The whole trip takes about\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">3-4<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">hours, depending on fitness level and the weather<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Points of Interest:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/slbe\/planyourvisit\/dune_climb.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"16\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Dune Climb<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/slbe\/planyourvisit\/sbht.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"17\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/slbe\/planyourvisit\/visitorcenters.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"18\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Dune Center<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/slbe\/planyourvisit\/southmanitouisland.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"19\"><span lang=\"en-US\">South Manitou Island<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/slbe\/planyourvisit\/northmanitouisland.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"20\"><span lang=\"en-US\">North Manitou Island<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">, Lake Michigan beaches,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canoemichigan.com\/about-the-platte-river\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"21\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Platte River<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/glenhavenvillage.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"22\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Glan Haven Village<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/slbe\/planyourvisit\/portoneida.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"23\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Port Oneida Historic Farm District<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/slbe\/planyourvisit\/smilighthouse.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"24\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The South Manitou Island Lighthouse<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/piro\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"25\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0| Munising<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div><em><span lang=\"en-US\">Drive time from Ann Arbor: 5.5 hours<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/charlie-wollborg-ydw5haI9ewU-unsplash.png\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-75252\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-75252\" src=\"http:\/\/www.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/charlie-wollborg-ydw5haI9ewU-unsplash.png\" alt=\"charlie-wollborg-ydw5haI9ewU-unsplash\" width=\"850\" height=\"638\" srcset=\"https:\/\/elizabethbrien.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/charlie-wollborg-ydw5haI9ewU-unsplash.png 850w, https:\/\/elizabethbrien.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/charlie-wollborg-ydw5haI9ewU-unsplash-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/elizabethbrien.reinhartrealtors.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/charlie-wollborg-ydw5haI9ewU-unsplash-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"en-US\">Unlike anywhere else on Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks offers you the opportunity to explore miles of pristine beaches, 100 miles of trails, towering sandstone cliffs and the serenity of northern woodlands.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">This national park, which was\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">founded in 1966, is one of the most popular tourism sites in the state, offering hiking, camping, sightseeing, paddling and other opportunities for year-round fun.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">The waterfalls\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">in particular are<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0a visitor favorite, free flowing in the warmer months and\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">ice<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0curtains in the winter.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span lang=\"en-US\">The park<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0itself derived its name from the 15 miles of colorful sandstone cliffs, reaching up to 200 feet above lake level and naturally sculptured into a variety of shallow caves, arches and formations resembling castle turrets and human profiles.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">The colors of the cliffs come from the large amount of minerals in the rock<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0which are left behind when groundwater leaches out of the rock and evaporates, creating streaks of iron (red),\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">manganese<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0(black and white), limonite (yellow and brown) and copper (pink and green).<\/span><\/div>\n<div><strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Points of Interest:<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exploringthenorth.com\/whitefish\/whitefish.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"26\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Whitefish Point Lighthouse<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/piro\/learn\/historyculture\/ausablelightstation.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"27\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Au Sable Light Station<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/piro\/planyourvisit\/waterfalls.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"28\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Muising Falls<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/piro\/planyourvisit\/waterfalls.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"29\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Miners Falls<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.michigan.org\/property\/tahquamenon-falls-state-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"30\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Tahquamenon Falls<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/piro\/planyourvisit\/scenicsites.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"31\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Miners Castle<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/picturedrocks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"32\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Pictured Rocks Boat Tours<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paddlingmichigan.com\/lodging\/paddlers-village\/reservations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"33\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Paddlers Village<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/piro\/planyourvisit\/upload\/WhiteBirchTrail-2008.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"34\"><span lang=\"en-US\">White Birch Trail<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/piro\/planyourvisit\/beaver-basin-wilderness.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"35\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Beaver Basin Wilderness<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/piro\/planyourvisit\/scenicsites.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"36\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Log Side Lookout<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/places\/mosquito-beach.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"37\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Mosquito Beach<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/kewe\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"38\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Keweenaw National Historic Park<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0| Calumet<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div><em><span lang=\"en-US\">Drive time from Ann Arbor: 8.5 hours<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 100%px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCWPqQsj03p\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCWPqQsj03p\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n <\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CCWPqQsj03p\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Amanda (@littlerivermama)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><br \/>\n<span lang=\"en-US\">Showcasing Michigan&#8217;s mountain and lakeside beauty, Keweenaw National Historic Park, located on the northernmost part\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">o<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">f the state, has a history that dates back almost 7,000 years.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">The oldest and largest lava flow known on\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">e<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">arth is located on the Keweenaw Peninsula, producing the only place on the planet where large scale, economically recoverable, 97%-pure native copper can be found.\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<span lang=\"en-US\">Keweenaw&#8217;s copper mines have always drawn people to northeast Michigan, even after they closed, eventually becoming historic landmarks\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">offering both beauty and education.\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Today<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">the park, which was established in 1992, is\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">a destination for those looking for natural serenity and a pe<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">e<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">k into Keweenaw&#8217;s storied copper history. As of 2014, the Keweenaw National Historic Park<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0operates in cooperation with 21 heritage sights\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">throughout<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0the peninsula including the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureminetours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"39\"><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Adventure Mining Company<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.calumettheatre.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"40\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Calumet Theatre<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.dnr.state.mi.us\/parksandtrails\/details.aspx?id=419&amp;type=SPRK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"41\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Fort Wilkins Historic State Park<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hankahomesteadmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"42\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Hanka Homestead<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and many others. You can learn more about all of them (and get information on how to visit) on\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/kewe\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"43\"><span lang=\"en-US\">the National Park Service&#8217;s website<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Points of Interest:<\/span><\/strong><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uptravel.com\/attractions-2\/museums-historic-sites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"44\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Keweenaw Peninsula Historic Sites<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/kewe\/learn\/historyculture\/calumet-unit.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"45\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Calumet Unit<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/kewe\/learn\/historyculture\/quincy-unit.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"46\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Quincy Unit<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/adventureminetours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"47\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Adventure Mine<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.keweenawheritagesites.org\/site-delaware_mine.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"48\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Delaware Mine<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.quincymine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"49\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Quincy Mine<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ontonagonmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"50\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Ontonagon County Historical Society Museum<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.exploringthenorth.com\/eagleharbor\/eagleharbor.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"51\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Eagle Harbor Lighthouse<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/northcountrytrail.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"52\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The North Country Trail<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.dnr.state.mi.us\/parksandtrails\/details.aspx?type=SPRK&amp;id=426\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"53\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n&nbsp;\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/isro\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"54\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Isle Royale National Park<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0| Houghton<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<em><span lang=\"en-US\">Drive time from Ann Arbor: 9.5 hours\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 100%px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDya2oMALbI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"13\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\"><a style=\"background: #FFFFFF; line-height: 0; padding: 0 0; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDya2oMALbI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CDya2oMALbI\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Isle Royale National Park (@isleroyalenps)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"><\/script><br \/>\n<span lang=\"en-US\">When on the hunt for peaceful, uncrowded things to do in Michigan, visiting Isle Royale National Park is on the top of our list. There are only three remote Alaskan national parks with fewer annual visitors\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">as\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Isle Royale National Park. While it&#8217;s\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">absolutely gorgeous<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">, boasting strikingly qui<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">et<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0soundscapes and dense\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">forest<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">, Isle Royale is closed all winter and you need to take a ferry or flight to get to the island in the middle of Lake Superior waters. The isolation has kept it as one of the only pieces of true wilderness in the country,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">but the trouble to visit is still definitely worth it.\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<span lang=\"en-US\">Because of the lack of vehicles on the island, you&#8217;ll have to get around by foot, kayak or canoe. While the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockharborlodge.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"55\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Rock Harbor Lodge<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0offers 60 lodge rooms along the shoreline, many opt to backcountry camp at sites spread throughout the island, hoping to catch a glimpse of Isle Royale&#8217;s\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">wildlife<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">which includes red foxes, wolves, moose, otters, beavers,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">and a\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">variety<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0of unique birds,\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">amphibians<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and more.\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<span lang=\"en-US\">Before you leave, don&#8217;t miss out on the chance to join a\u00a0<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">Moosewatch<\/span><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0Expedition, which is one of the country&#8217;s longest running predator-prey studies\u2014studying the interplay between the island&#8217;s wolves and many moose.\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<strong><span lang=\"en-US\">Points of Interest:<\/span><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/isro\/planyourvisit\/scuba-diving.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"56\"><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0Isle Royal Charters Scuba Diving<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rockharborlodge.com\/dining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"57\"><span lang=\"en-US\">The Rock Harbor Lodge and Restaurant<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/isro\/planyourvisit\/keweenaw-waterway-cruise.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"58\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Ranger III Keweenaw Waterway Cruise<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/isro\/planyourvisit\/mv-sandy-tours.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"59\"><span lang=\"en-US\">MV Sandy Tours from Rock Harbor<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/places\/greenstone-ridge-trailhead-windigo.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"60\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Greenstone Ridge Trail<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/articles\/000\/rock-harbor-lighthouse.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"61\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Rock Harbor Light<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.keweenawadventure.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"62\"><span lang=\"en-US\">Keweenaw Adventure Company<\/span><\/a><span lang=\"en-US\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n&nbsp;\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2><span lang=\"en-US\">Let&#8217;s Get Wild!\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<span lang=\"en-US\">They don&#8217;t call it &#8220;Michigan Pure&#8221; for nothing! Our amazing state is packed full of gorgeous landscapes for us to enjoy. Which of these national parks do you plan to explore first?\u00a0<\/span>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s no secret that Michigan is one amazing state,\u00a0a destination for great\u00a0beer, music,\u00a0architecture and, of course, people. But a lot of people don\u2019t know that Michigan is so much more. Did you know that here in the Mitten State we are surrounded by four huge freshwater lakes? 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