4 Hidden Gems in Michigan’s Parks
Milton Dallas
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Michigan is home to some of nature’s most beautiful and breathtaking sights. There’s hundreds of trails within Michigan’s state and national parks, each with gorgeous scenery and the stuff that “Pure Michigan” commercials are made of.
Considering a hiking, backpacking, or day trip? Here are a few parks that you may want to consider:
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Imagine being able to get a firsthand view of the Lake Superior shoreline lined with towering sand cliffs. Along with amazing rock formations such as the sea arch, and the famous Indian head, Pictured Rocks is also home to some of the most beautiful waterfalls and beaches. This park is great for relaxing, backpacking, and kayaking. Find out what else Pictured Rocks has to offer.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park This park is home to one of the state’s largest and most famous waterfalls. Tahquamenon features an awe-inspiring 200-foot-wide waterfall with a 50-foot drop. There’s over 35 miles of hiking trails and 17 miles of canoeing. If you want to get the most out of your visit rent a row boat and visit the small island within the park that holds five other water falls. Get an inside glimpse of Tahquamenon Falls State Park.
Sleeping Bear Dunes Empire Bluff Trail offers a moderate hike with unforgettable scenery. As you make your way through this trail you will move throughout a beech-maple forest where you will find old farm equipment from the 1940s. The best part is you’ll have a crystal clear panorama of Lake Michigan where you’ll be 400 feet above the lake. Find more information about Sleeping Bear Dunes.
Cheboygan State Park Check out the five and a half miles of trail that follow Lake Huron, better known as the Lighthouse Ruins Trail. You’ll have miles of beachcombing and the chance to see the ruins of an 1859 lighthouse. If you’re looking for trails with several offshore lighthouses that offer gorgeous scenery of Lake Huron’s coast this is definitely the trail for you. See what else Cheboygan State Park has to offer.
There is no way we can fit all of the beauty of Michigan in one post. Which parks are your favorite? Please share with us in the comments.
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