Traverse City
Top Adventures in Traverse City
Whiskey Blending at Mammoth Distillery
Now, this is something you probably haven't tried yet. Whiskey blending! The experience with Mammoth Distillery was stimulating, educating and so much fun!
Technically we were actually blending bourbon - which we learned all bourbon is whiskey but...
Fat Tire Biking on the Vasa Pathway
10 mi
If you’re looking for a place to fat bike ride in the area, then this is the spot for you! To access the Vasa Pathway you’ll want to head to Timber Ridge Resort, feel free to park in the main area.
From the southeast corner of the Timber Ridge Res...
Hike and Camp at Sand Lakes Quiet Area
5.0
7.5 mi
/ 479 ft gain
Located in the Pere Marquette State Forest, Sand Lakes has numerous lakes and ponds, beaches, and hilly terrain for hiking and biking. There is a ban on motorized activity in the area, eliminating unwanted noise pollution during your stay.
A nicel...
Paddle Glen Lake
A pristine lake thats just waiting to be explored by kayak, SUP, canoe or boat (keep in mind that power boats are allowed on this lake). The water is amazingly clear and a beautiful shade of aqua blue. During the summer months, the air temperature...
Hike Old Mission Peninsula Park
6 mi
/ 183 ft gain
At the end of the Old Mission peninsula sits Mission Point Lighthouse. The lighthouse is surrounded by 5 acres of wooded township and many acres of state land! Upon arriving you can explore the shores just below the lighthouse - there can intrigui...
Paddle Board Lake Michigan from Leland Harbor
5.0
For a day on the water, off the shores of Lake Michigan head to Leland. Park in the marina and load onto your paddle boards from the boat ramp. You'll quickly find your way out of the marina, in which you can head right, left or to open water. Eit...
Camp on South Manitou Island
5.0
South Manitou Island is situated off of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Lake Michigan. The island is only accessible by a two-hour ferry ride, which leaves once a day from Leeland.Upon arriving at the island boat dock, you'll soon re...
Hike the Rollways on the North Country Trail
3 mi
Park at the High Rollway Observation Deck in Kingsley. There's actually two parking lots that you will come to on a dirt road. I suggest parking at the eastern most lot (drive straight instead of making a final right turn).
There are two primary w...
Traverse City camping, hotels, and more
Empire, Michigan
D.H. Day Campground
Overview
D.H. Day Campground is located in the northern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of Mic...
Glen Arbor, Michigan
D.H. Day Group
Overview
D.H. Day Group Campground is a tent-only facility located in the heart of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, about one mile...
Honor, Michigan
Platte River Campground
Overview
Platte River Campground is located in the southern district of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, on the lower peninsula of...
Lake Township, Michigan
Gleasons Landing
Overview
Gleasons Landing is a very popular campground on the banks of the Pere Marquette River. With a selection of shaded and secluded ...
Leland, Michigan
South Manitou Group
Overview
South Manitou Group Campground is a tent-only backcountry facility on South Manitou Island in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakes...