Where is Michigan’s Best Inland Lake?
Posted May 10, 2021
Retro boats, Donut boat and Duffy boats all run out of the Old Boat House in Saugatuck. Image courtesy of Saugatuck Retro Boat Rentals.
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We’re surrounded by them.
But Michigan also is home to 11,000 inland lakes, which offer plenty of outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, kayaking and more.
In fact, MLive Meteorologist Mark Torregrossa put together a list of the state’s biggest inland lakes a few years ago. He noted that Houghton Lake was No. 1 in size, coming in at 20,044 acres.
“It’s also one of the most shallow large lakes, dipping to only 20 feet deep. There are 30 miles of shoreline,” he said.
Reclaim Summer 2021 at Michigan’s Best Vacation Spots
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In a state filled with beauty and fun, picking just one spot as the best is a tough one. MLive decided to take on the task, and with the help of readers, was able to name Michigan s Best Vacation Spot.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, which is located the upper corner of the Western Northern Lower Peninsula, was voted the top spot by readers for 2021. I ve gotta say, I agree. As one of the most beautiful spots in American, the Dunes are definitely something to see.
With dunes that reach heights of 450 feet overlooking the beautiful water, visitors can also enjoy multiple campgrounds, trails to explore such as the Heritage Trail for hiking, and the Palmer Trail for mountain biking. There is also the Glen Haven Maritime Museum to visit and of course the breathtaking Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive.
A ‘cultural’ experience makes Detroit a Michigan’s Best Vacation Spot
Posted May 07, 12:00 PM
The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy announced Friday that the Detroit Riverwalk has been named Best Riverwalk in the 2021 USA TODAY 10Best Readers Choice Awards contest.Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
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Does your Michigan vacation need to be all outdoors?
It can be a little of both, say industry reps. Even metropolitan areas such as Detroit and Grand Rapids offer an alternative to going “Up North” or visiting the Lake Michigan shoreline.
As part of our search for Michigan’s Best Vacation Spot, MLive readers selected Grand Rapids with 34.91 percent of the vote in the “other favorite destinations” poll. Detroit was second with 15.38 percent of the vote.
Soft sand beaches make Muskegon a Michigan’s Best Vacation Spot
Updated May 06, 2021;
Posted May 06, 2021
John Gonzalez and Amy Sherman loved the view of Lake Michigan at The Deck next to Pere Marquette Park in Muskegon on the search for Michigan s Best Waterfront Restaurant. John GonzalezJohn Gonzalez
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Nestled along the shores of Lake Michigan, bustling Muskegon offers the best of both worlds. Over 25 miles of gorgeous beaches butt up against a bustling city, with mouth watering restaurants, shopping, museums and more to explore. Two Muskegon spots were top finishers in our search for Michigan’s Best Vacation Spot.