Great Lakes Island Life
 Rendezvous with North UP
 Boating & Bird Watching
 Nature Lovers Get-A-Way
 Lighthouses and Shipwrecks
 Mackinac Island
 Cliff Overlook Hike

Plan a Michigan vacation getaway in the Great Waters today, land of quiet forests and rolling shores ... Land of solitude and reflection ... Land of mighty adventure.

Come discover the splendor of nature on our trail network during your next Michigan vacation getaway. Come meet our friendly people. Reconnect with your family in our serene landscapes. Enjoy your favorite outdoor sports. Feel the mystique of the Michigan woods and waterways. Explore with one of our able guides or on a Michigan vacation getaway of your own making. Experience the depth of our history and cultural tradition.

We invite you to visit our part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula during your next vacation getaway. You'll understand why the greatest lakes on Earth chose this land as their meeting place!

North, south, east, west; it doesn't matter which direction you head in the Great Waters, there's always a North Woods adventure waiting around the corner.

To better customize your nature-based Michigan vacation getaway, three themed Michigan driving trails are detailed on the Great Waters web site. Just choose a region and browse at your own pace, sampling only your favorite pastimes-like kayaking, cross country skiing, camping or morel mushroom hunting. Explore new pursuits on your next Michigan vacation getaway,perhaps try some dog sledding, bird watching or photography.

The Great Waters, spanning five counties and bounded by three Great Lakes, offers unparalleled opportunities to enjoy its unspoiled beauty, unique history and off-the-beaten-track flavor, all in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and all within a three-hour drive.

To begin your planning your Michigan vacation getaway, choose a trail above or a link to the left. The Welcome Center is also a good place to start.

A Michigan vacation getaway where Huron, Michigan, and Superior meet can be found right here, all at your fingertips, so get ready explore because The Great Waters beckon...

 

The Great Waters Experience

You're not the average vacationer...

Apr 18 2008
Mackinac Island named #10 on Midwest Living's Top 100 Small Town Getaways

Mar 09 2008
Notable Day Hikes

Jan 07 2008
National Geographic Names Mackinac Island in Top Ten Islands in the World for Sustainability

Sep 24 2007
Local Lodging Facilities Launch "Doing Our Part" Campaign

 more news

May 17 2008
Zoo-De-Mackinac Bike Ride

May 24 2008
Lumberjack Breakfast

May 24 2008
2008 Pictured Rocks Trout & Salmon Classic

Jun 04 2008
Governor's Summer Residence Tour on Mackinac Island

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