Pandemic-related closures and restrictions may be in place. Please check destinations' websites before making travel plans. 1) Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Some of the most spectacular scenery in Michigan lies on this 64-mile expanse of the Leelanau Peninsula. Enjoy the views along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive (about 26 miles west of Traverse City), then head to The Dune Climb in another area of the lakeshore for a workout. nps.gov/slbe Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Image zoom Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 2) TART Trail Stretching 10 miles east-west across Traverse City, TART (Traverse Area Recreation Trail) is one of several paths in a linked system that includes the Boardman Trail along the shores of Boardman Lake and the Leelanau Trail, which extends 17 miles north to Suttons Bay. Jog, bike, skate or stroll past beaches, forests, city streetscapes and residential neighborhoods. traversetrails.org