Activities in Michigan
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Pj Hoffmaster State Park
To commune with nature, head north to Grand Haven and Muskegon. Three state parks cluster between these two towns, all offering the opportunity to hike and camp on or near Lake Michigan beaches. Between Grand Haven and Muskegon, take US 31 to the Pontaluna Rd exit to get to PJ Hoffmaster State Park, which features a 10-mile trail system with several sections that hug Lake Michigan.
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Third Coast Surf Shop
First up, surfing. Believe it, people: you can surf Lake Michigan, and the VW bus- driving dudes at Third Coast Surf Shop will show you how. They provide wetsuits and boards for surfing, skim boarding and paddle boarding. For novices, they offer 1½-hour lessons right from the public beach Thursday to Sunday from June through to August (and Saturdays in September). Board rentals cost $15/25 per half-/full day. Wet suits cost $10/15 per half-/full day. Lessons (equipment included) cost $45/65 for group/private instruction. The surf shop is in New Buffalo, Harbor Country's biggest town.
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Saugatuck Dune Rides
Saugatuck – known for its strong arts community, numerous B&Bs and gay-friendly vibe – is one of the most popular resort areas. You can huff up the stairs to the grand views atop Mt Baldhead, a 200ft-high sand dune. Then race down the north side to beautiful Oval Beach. The Saugatuck Dune Rides provide a half-hour of good, cheesy fun spent zipping through the sand. After, jump aboard the Saugatuck Chain Ferry, and the operator will pull you across the Kalamazoo River.
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Grand Haven State Park
To commune with nature, head north to Grand Haven and Muskegon. Three state parks cluster between these two towns, all offering the opportunity to hike and camp on or near Lake Michigan beaches. Grand Haven State Park, off Franklin St from US 31, sprawls along the beach and is connected to downtown restaurants by a scenic walkway along the Grand River.
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Muskegon State Park
To commune with nature, head north to Grand Haven and Muskegon. Three state parks cluster between these two towns, all offering the opportunity to hike and camp on or near Lake Michigan beaches. North of Muskegon is Muskegon State Park, off US 31 at the Hwy 120 exit, with 12 miles of trails through rugged, wooded dunes.
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Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
The towns themselves aren't much, but the Muskegon Winter Sports Complex kicks ass with its full-on luge track, ice-skating rinks and cross-country ski trails.
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Riverside Canoe Trips
Feeling lazy? Plop your butt in an inner tube and float down the Platte River with Riverside Canoe Trips back on the mainland.
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Dewey Cannon Trading Company
By day, rent bikes at Dewey Cannon Trading Company and cycle lightly used rural roads past orchards and wineries.
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Woodward Dream Cruise
Thousands of classic cars cruise down Woodward Ave on the third Saturday in August; 1.5 million people watch them.
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