The Great Lakes State

Two shores. One summer. All of Michigan.

Sand dunes and lighthouses, sleepy beach towns and wild trails — whether you're chasing a 450-foot dune or a calm swim with the kids, we'll plan the trip.

Free trip planning · Based in Lansing, Michigan

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Empire, MI

Pick your pace

Michigan moves at whatever speed you do. Choose your crew and we'll point you the right way.

A classic family summer

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes — climb the big dune, then cool off in Lake Michigan
  • Mackinac Island — fudge, horses, and bikes, with zero cars
  • Grand Rapids — children's museum, zoo, and riverside trails
  • Lake Huron beach days on warm, shallow, easy-going shores
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Chasing the wild

  • Paddle Pictured Rocks — 40 miles of painted sandstone cliffs
  • Backpack the Porcupine Mountains along the North Country Trail
  • Shred Marquette's singletrack, then fall asleep to loon calls
  • Ice climb and fat-bike through a frozen Upper Peninsula winter
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Michigan's lighthouse trail

No state lights more lighthouses than Michigan. Two of our favorites, from the hundred-plus still standing watch.

Start with a destination

Five regions, one endless coastline. Here's where most trips begin.

Sleeping Bear Dunes

Northwest Michigan's 450-foot dunes, crystal water, and a scenic drive voted America's most beautiful.

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Mackinac Island

A car-free island of Victorian porches, horse-drawn carriages, and world-famous fudge.

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Pictured Rocks

Upper Peninsula cliffs in every color, with waterfalls that spill straight into Lake Superior.

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