It has to be said: There is no better place to swim than the crystal-blue freshwater of Lake Michigan in the summertime. Welcome to the land of endless beaches— perfect for sunbathing, stargazing, sandcastles, campfires, and simply walking miles and miles of natural shoreline.

Between Lake Michigan and the impressive collection of interior lakes (Torch, Higgins, Walloon, and on and on), our waters play host to every activity you can imagine: kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, and yes, even surfing on occasion.

The season for long drives, leaf-gazing, the Tunnel of Trees, chilly hikes, cider mills, corn mazes, wine tastings, fall festivals, and stopping in your tracks to appreciate the color-popping beauty of the changing seasons against the deep blue of Lake Michigan.

Our best-kept secret is the winter wonderland situation of Northern Michigan: Blankets of snow, winter hikes, cross country/downhill skiing, ice skating, ice fishing, sledding, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, snowman-building, and cozy times in front of fieldstone fireplaces.