Sports & Recreation

Playing fields, ports, parks and plazas are aplenty offering a variety of exercise and leisure activities.


ice-climbing-michigan

Michigan Ice Climbing Adventures

When it comes to ice climbing, Michigan has some of the best and most beautiful opportunities in the U.S. Read More

Fall colors reflected in Michigan lake

Fall Foliage Cruising Hot Spots

The end of summer doesn’t mean the end of boating adventures, and the Inland Waterway provides and then some. Read More

Winter Rafting Adventure on a Michigan River

Top 3 Winter Rafting Adventures

When Scott and Pati Anderson took their family on a winter rafting trip down the Sturgeon River in 2001, they were aw... Read More

Must-See Views │ Deadman's Hill - Elmira, Michigan

Must-See Michigan Views

For one of the most spectacular, must-see Michigan views, head to Deadman’s Hill in Elmira, Michigan. Read More

6 Best Port Cities for Ship Watching

It’s easy to see why ship watching has become a favorite hobby for many. Vessels ranging in size from 500 to 1,000-fe... Read More

Walk the Beaches to Find These 4 Rockhound Favorites

Thanks to the waters of the Great Lakes and the state’s geological history, Michigan is one of the best states in the... Read More

Jack’s American Dunes – Golf’s Most Heroic Round

Golfers of all handicaps win with amazing shot values and picturesque play at a new Nicklaus- designed course. Read More

Michigan State Parks with Unique Features

While they have Lake Michigan—and its spectacular sunsets—in common, each of the state parks along its shore offer so... Read More