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Birder's Flock to Grayling
“Birding is considered the most popular outdoor pursuit in America, and Grayling is birder-central for Michigan,” says Ilene Geiss-Wilson, Executive Director of the Grayling Visitors Bureau. “From Michigan’s rarest bird to the majestic bald eagle, the Crawford County area has loads of species as well as locations to see them.

Otsego County An Outdoor Lover’s Paradise
A well known Michigan vacation spot for decades, Gaylord is an outdoor lover’s paradise. Set amidst the rolling, forested hills of Northern Michigan, Gaylord and Otsego County offers an abundance of outdoor recreation.
 

Walleye Tip-Go Big or Stay Home
Is it true that going as light as possible when fishing jigs is the best way to go? It sure can be but it’s not the case all the time. Sometimes a walleye will draw in water in a subtly manner to feed, mostly when they aren’t actively feeding. We all know that’s the case more often than not. The heavier the jig the harder a fish has to draw to bring the bait into its mouth. Using the lightest jig possible in this instance is your best bet.

Northern Michigan's Mackinaw Island
.Mackinac (or Mackinaw) Island is a National Historic Landmark situated in Lake Huron. It was home to a Native American community even before Europeans started their exploration of the country before the 17^th century. A large part of the island has been restored and preserved historically, so prepare to be transported back in time, to the Victorian Era.

Michigan Kid Friendly Vacations
Vacation time to a family means going someplace where there are activities and attractions for everyone in the group. The plans should not only include the grownups’ preferences, but also the children’s! There’s no better way to keep the tantrums and bad mood swings to a minimum than to give the young ones something to look forward to, something to entertain them while Mom and Dad can also continue enjoying the sights.

Vacation in Downtown Grand Rapids
Being a part of Michigan’s West Coast, it’s blessed with lush natural wonders including the pristine sandy beaches of Lake Michigan and the bountiful green valleys of the Grand River Basin. So whether you’re looking for a weekend getaway with your loved ones, or simply want to commune with nature, Grand Rapids definitely has something exciting in store for you.

Vacationing in Ludington
Ludington is Mason County’s county seat, named after the lumber baron James Ludington. It is known as the home of the largest fleet of car ferries in the world. Walk along the sandy beaches of picturesque Lake Michigan, all the while being treated with utmost hospitality and friendliness by the locals. Nature’s awesome beauty, combined with numerous structures steeped with history in Ludington, will make for a truly unforgettable vacation.

Muskegon Vacations in The Port City
 Muskegon is proud of its pristine sandy beaches, crystal clear lakes, picturesque parks, golf courses, as well as modern developments with travellers’ comforts and conveniences in mind.

Vacation in Hart Michigan
It is home to the National Asparagus Festival and the Oceana County Fair. Like most of the cities and towns in Michigan, Hart offers the absolute best of both worlds for travellers

Manistee-"Spirtit of the Woods"
Manistee is known as the “Victorian Port City” mainly because of the well-kept vintage buildings in the downtown area. Its name means “spirit of the woods”, a name given by the Chippewa Indians pertaining to the beauty of the area’s wilderness

Saugatuck, A Premier Beach Town
Saugatuck (meaning "mouth of the river" in American Indian) is a harbour village that captures "small town USA" in the purest of the phrase. Urbanization seems to have forgotton to unpleasantly influence what this small town really is about.

Holland Tulip Time Festival
The Tulip Time Festival, May 3-10, 2008 is ans extradinary spectacle featuring millions of, what else, tulips. Download the 2008 brochure.

Explore Newaygo-A Four Seasons Destination
Newaygo is just off the beaten path of several of Michigan’s top tourism destinations along the Lake Michigan shore, which features about 250 miles of pristine dunes and merous sandy public beaches.

Grand Haven-My Favorite Town
Grand Haven is one of West Michigan's favorite tourist destinations, both during the summer and winter season. Blessed with a magnificant harbor, clean beaches and picturesque sand dunes.

Michigan's Big Lake Fishing
Think you have what it takes to do battle with a ferocious king salmon, that is, a Chinook, the biggest battling fish in Lake Michigan?

Traverse City, More Than the Cherry Capital
Traverse City is most known for, after all, the city is The Cherry Capital of the World. Every year, starting the first Saturday of July, the city is host to the National Cherry Festival which features a regatta, concerts and parades.

Hiking with Kids
I began to prepare for my first hike with my son.  I printed out a location map, trail map and brought my camera, water, cell phone, and our walking shoes. I am a single mom.

Lake Michigan-the Other West Coast
imagine a leisurely vacation on the west coast of Michigan, where similar destinations are close enough to each other to be enjoyed in a lot less time, for a lot less money.

Michigan Wineries
Michigan is home home to over 45 wineries-stretched over 13,500 acres of sprawling vineyards. View some of Michigan's selected wine tours.

Michigan Vacation Rentals
A growing number of travellers have a preference for privacy living, as opposed to the "communal" way expierenced in most hotels and motels. Michigan offers a wide selection of vacation rental homes, cabins and cottages close to choice tourist destinations and in remote more natural destinations at a lower cost.