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Bowl-A-Rama

UP North Lanes and Sports Bar

Bowl and relax at UP North Lanes and Sports Bar in Gladstone — a friendly spot for casual eats, cold drinks, league nights, and fun on the lanes.

Saunders Point Wilderness Loop

Saunders Point Wilderness Loop

Follow wetlands, wildlife and waterfront views along the scenic Saunders Point Wilderness Loop in Gladstone, Michigan.

Portage Point Marsh

Portage Point Marsh

Portage Marsh is a 600-acre coastal wetland complex on Lake Michigan in Delta County.

Sculpture of Benny the Beard Fisher, a troll created by artist Thomas Dambo, displayed in Germfask, Michigan

Benny the Beard Fisher

Visit Germfask, Michigan, and meet Benny The Beard Fisher, an extraordinary creation by Thomas Dambo, a renowned 'Recycle Art Activist' from Denmark. Benny is Michigan's first troll, crafted from recycled materials and attracting visitors from all over. Explore this artistic gem along the river near Northland Outfitters Campground, just a short drive from the Mackinac Bridge

Sac Bay Park Trail

Sac Bay Park Beach

Sac Bay Park Beach is a quiet, sandy spot on the Garden Peninsula, perfect for picnicking and enjoying peaceful views of Lake Michigan without the crowds.

Little Bay de Noc Trail

Little Bay de Noc Trail

Paddle five scenic miles on Little Bay de Noc from Terrace Bay Hotel to Van Cleve Park.

Pioneer Trail Park

Pioneer Trail Park

Camp along the Escanaba River at Pioneer Trail Park with RV and tent sites, pavilions, disc golf, fishing, and family-friendly amenities near Escanaba.

Portage Bay Beach

Portage Bay Beach

Rustic camping on Lake Michigan with 23 scenic sites, vault toilets, hiking trails, and boreal forest views—first-come, first-serve near Garden, MI.

aerial view of ludington park

Ludington Park

A large waterfront park featuring a picnic pavilion, a gazebo that’s popular for ceremonies and photos, band shell, beach access, walking trails and expansive green space.

Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail

Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail

Hike a 1-mile trail along Big Bay de Noc to the historic 1865 Peninsula Point Lighthouse, with fossils, shoreline ridges, and lake history along the way.

O.B. Fuller Park & Campground

O.B. Fuller Park & Campground

Lakeside camping just 15 miles south of Escanaba. Fuller Campground offers 44 water/electric sites, beach access, showers, fishing, and more on Bark River.

Rapid River Ski Trail - US 41 & US-2

Rapid River National Ski Trail

Located six miles north of Rapid River on US-41, it winds through towering pine-covered ridges and drops into thick lowland swamps.

Cycling

City of Escanaba Bike Path

The City of Escanaba has created a 4.54 mile network of bicycle paths within the city, enabling bikers to ride safely off the motor vehicle pavement.

Escanaba Marketplace

Escanaba Marketplace

The Escanaba Marketplace is a premier downtown event facility offering over 8,000 square feet of open space, complimentary tables and chairs, a newly renovated commercial kitchen with an 8-burner stove, oversized freezer and refrigerator, plus access to a full-size gas grill, stage, and fireplace.

Sand Point Lighthouse

Sand Point Lighthouse

The Sand Point Lighthouse and Historical Complex is at the end of Ludington Street and across the street from the Escanaba Municipal Marina.

Escanaba Municipal Beach

Escanaba Municipal Beach

Sandy shoreline along Little Bay de Noc with a bathhouse and designated swim area, ideal for relaxed group outings and summer reunions.

Portage Point

Portage Point Beach

This is a perfect spot to bring your bike and ride to each beach location or enjoy fishing from one of the wooden piers.

Escanaba Civic Center

Escanaba Civic Center

A vibrant hub for community engagement and recreational activities, offering a wide range of programs.

Gladstone Beach

Gladstone Beach

Gladstone Beach is on the south side of Van Cleve Park and has a sandy swimming beach on Little Bay de Noc.

Gladstone Sports Park

Gladstone Sports Park

Expansive municipal park with athletic fields and open areas.

Fayette Historic State Park

Fayette Historic State Park

The park features a historic townsite, a modern campground, harbor slips, a boat launch, a beach and 5 miles of hiking and cross-country skiing trails with impressive views from the limestone cliffs that surround the harbor.

Fuller Park

Fuller Park

Located 20 miles south of Escanaba on M-35, Fuller Park is 82 acres, featuring a beach side picnic area, and lakefront campground.

A captivating view of Kitch-iti-kipi, Michigan's largest natural freshwater spring, depicted in the header image.

Kitch-iti-kipi - Palms Book State Park

Explore Kitch-iti-kipi, Michigan's largest natural freshwater spring at Palms Book State Park. Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters, lush underwater flora, and rich folklore of this captivating destination. Perfect for families and nature enthusiasts.

Masonville Township Recreation Area

Masonville Township Recreation Area

Community park with picnic and playground spaces.

Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail & Recreation Area

Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail & Recreation Area

The well-marked trail from the campground takes you along a winding path, across small bridges, through a heavily forested area lined with many varieties of ferns and wild plants.

Ninga Aki Pathway

Ninga Aki Pathway

Set in a southern boreal forest near Lake Michigan, this Delta County campground offers access to the 2.7-mile Ninga Aki Pathway, featuring forest loops, boardwalks, and lakeshore views.

J.W. Wells State Park

J.W. Wells State Park

Wells State Park includes 678 acres, a three-mile sandy beach shoreline for swimming, large picnic area, a modern campground and rustic cabins that are available to rent year round.

John D. Besse Park

John D. Besse Park

Park with a reservable pavilion, picnic tables, playground, volleyball courts, and disc golf.

Sac Bay Park Trail

Sac Bay Park Trail

This 66-acre park on Big Bay de Noc in Michigan’s Garden Peninsula offers quiet beaches, summer picnics and lakefront access just 30 minutes south of US-2.

Rapid River Falls Park

Rapid River Falls Park

Scenic riverfront park centered around limestone cascades, with picnic facilities.

Van Cleve Park - Lighthouse

Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach

Waterfront park with a large pavilion, picnic shelter, playgrounds, walking paths, and easy beach access.

Veteran's Park

Veteran's Park

This popular park features a baseball field, tennis courts, horseshoe court, playground and picnic area