Adventure
Brewery Vivant
Crystal Mountain
Detroit Street Filling Station
Michigan EV Charging Stations
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Mackinac Island
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
Take stargazing up a notch at Headlands International Dark Sky Park, where you can see the northern lights. While this natural phenomenon is difficult to predict, park rangers recommend trying your luck around the spring and fall equinoxes, when the magnetic field is more likely to put on a show. Of course, the dark sky preserve has spectacular views of starry skies even without the northern lights. During the day, explore 550 acres of pristine woodlands. Keep an eye out for bald eagles, osprey, white-tailed deer, wild turkeys, coyotes, and the occasional black bear.
Headlands International Dark Sky Park
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Looking for a slower pace of life? No cars. No chain hotels. Just unforgettable sunsets, awe-inspiring sunrises, and more than 70 miles of hiking and biking trails. That’s Mackinac Island. Check out the event calendar to learn more about activities—like the Great Turtle Trail Run and Half Marathon—that celebrate the human-powered travel that makes this island so special.
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Mackinac Island
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Brewery Vivant
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Find current and upcoming electric vehicle charging stations located throughout Michigan’s state parks and recreation system. The Lake Michigan EV Circuit makes it easy for visitors to explore any part of the Lake Michigan shoreline by EV.
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Michigan EV Charging Stations
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Although you can enjoy Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore on a day trip, camping overnight in one of four campgrounds will give you more time to enjoy the 100 miles of trails within the preserve. Bonus: Many trails are maintained throughout the year, so winter visitors can cross-country ski here.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
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This exclusively plant-based restaurant is a favorite of vegans and nonvegans alike. Come for the food—like the famous vegan mac and cheese—but stay for the atmosphere. The plant-filled patio is the perfect hangout during summer months.
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Detroit Street Filling Station
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A ski resort in winter and an outdoor adventure hub in summer, Crystal Mountain offers visitors an eco-conscious way to stay and explore Michigan. Easily access tons of outdoor activities from the resort. Go tubing on the Platte River. Hike through the Michigan Legacy Art Park. Or explore mountain and town bike trails.
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Crystal Mountain
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Grand Rapids is home to the world’s first LEED-certified microbrewery. Eco-conscious from the ground up, the business is housed in a refurbished historic funeral home in the East Hills neighborhood. Brewery Vivant’s sustainable choices extend to its menus of rustic European-inspired beers and locally sourced dishes made from scratch.
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