Free Outdoor Fun

Here is a comprehensive list of fun outdoor activities in Michigan

West-Michigan

Southeast-Michigan

Mid-Michigan

Northern-Michigan

West Michigan

Barry County

Hiking Trails

https://www.cedarcreekinstitute.org/TrailGuide.pdf

Calhoun County

Bird Watching

http://birdsanctuary.kbs.msu.edu/visit/

Leila Arboretorum

http://www.lasgarden.org

Movies in the Park

https://www.bcparks.org/AlertCenter.aspx?AID=BC-Rec-Dept-Facilities-Update-130

Mountain Biking

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=448

Skatepark

https://rs.locationshub.com/location_detail.aspx?id=014-10027792

Kent County

Hiking and Mountain Biking

https://robinettes.com/activities/outdoor-trail/

https://www.grandrapidsmi.gov/Directory/Places/Parks/Ken-O-Sha-Park

https://www.experiencegr.com/listings/riverside-park/5974/

https://www.kentcountyparks.org/luton/

https://www.experiencegr.com/listings/cannon-township-trail/10268/

https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/4066312/merrell-trail

Beaches and Boating

https://www.kentcountyparks.org/info/covid_updates.php

https://www.experiencegr.com/listings/grand-river-riverfront-park/11061/

Kayaking and Canoeing

http://grandriverkayakandcanoe.com/book-a-tour
http://www.aaacanoerental.com

Nature Walks

https://www.kentcountyparks.org/pickerellake/index.php

https://naturenearby.org/portfolio_page/explore/saul-lake-bog-nature-preserve/

https://kentcountyparks.org/townsend/index.php

Kalamazoo County

Hiking and Nature Trails

https://swmlc.org/project/wolf-tree-nature-trails/

https://swmlc.org/project/woodlawn-preserve/

https://swmlc.org/project/bow-in-the-clouds-preserve/

https://swmlc.org/project/chipman-preserve/

Mountain Biking

https://www.trailforks.com/trails/shaver-road-bike-path/

Mason County

Biking/Hiking/Picnic

https://pureludington.com/socialdistance

Canoeing and Kayaking

https://www.hamlinlake.com/stories/canoeing_kayaking_hamlin_lake

Oceana

White Cloud Blue Water Trail

http://www.michiganwatertrails.org/trail.asp?ait=cv&cid=360

Ottawa County

Beaches and Boating

https://www.experiencegr.com/listings/grand-haven-city-beach/5806/

https://www.miottawa.org/Parks/rosymound.htm

Grand Ravines Dog Park and Beach Marina

https://www.miottawa.org/parks/

Water Trails

http://www.michiganwatertrails.org/trail.asp?ait=cv&cid=321

Van Buren County

Skating

http://www.shorelinevisitorsguide.com/select-michigan-state-park-maps-and-guides/van-buren-trail-state-park/

Canoeing/Kayaking

https://swmlc.org/project/wau-ke-na-william-erby-smith-preserve/

https://swmlc.org/project/jeptha-lake-fen/

Southeast Michigan

Wayne County

Bird Watching/Animals

https://belleislenaturecenter.detroitzoo.org/

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=697

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/detroit_river/

Hiking

https://www.michigantrailmaps.com/member-detail/crosswinds-ma rsh-county-park/

https://www.metroparks.com/parks/willow-metropark/

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=469&type=SPRK

Mountain Biking

https://www.traillink.com/trail/hines-park-trailrouge-river-gateway-greenway/

https://michigantrails.org/trails/275-metro-trail/

https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/5360003/maybury-mountain-bike-trail

Parks/Picnicking Areas

https://www.belleisleconservancy.org/

https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/publicservices/parks/elizabeth-park.aspx

https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/publicservices/parks/northville-recreation.aspx

https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/publicservices/parks/b ennett-arboretum.aspx

Monroe County

Birdwatching

http://calderdairy.com/visit-the-farm/

https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/erie-marsh-preserve/

Member Detail

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=497&type=SPRK

https://www.monroemi.gov/c_i_t_y_h_a_l_l/departments/parks_and_recreation/trails/river_raisin_heritage_trail

http://monroe.hosted.civiclive.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=10126595&pageId=10355034

Mountain Biking

http://monroe.hosted.civiclive.com/cms/One.aspx?portalId=10126595&pageId=10355034

https://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/lake-erie-xc-trails/

Park/Picnic Areas

https://www.co.monroe.mi.us/officials_and_departments/departments/parks_and_recreation/vienna_park.php

https://www.co.monroe.mi.us/officials_and_departments/departments/parks_and_recreation/nike_park.php

https://www.co.monroe.mi.us/officials_and_departments/departments/parks_and_recreation/waterloo_park.php

https://www.co.monroe.mi.us/officials_and_departments/departments/parks_and_recreation/heck_park.php

Fishing

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198 _81199_85286-303381–,00.html

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198 _81199_85286-303082–,00.html

Macomb County

Bird Watching/Animals

http://www.fordhouse.org/

https://www.metroparks.com/parks/stony-creek-metropark/

https://www.metroparks.com/parks/wolcott-mill-metropark/

Hiking

https://macomborchardtrail.macombgov.org/Macomborchardtrail-Home

https://www.michigannature.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=locationgallery&action=listing&listing=97

https://www.michigan.org/property/river-bends-park

Mountain Biking

https://macomborchardtrail.macombgov.org/Macomborchardtrail-Home

https://www.michigan.org/property/river-bends-park

https://www.traillink.com/trail/clinton-river-park-trail/

Parks/Picnic Area

https://www.macomb-mi.gov/454/Macomb-Corners-Park

https://www.macomb-mi.gov/455/Waldenburg-Park

Fishing

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198_81199_85286-303408–,00.html

Nature Centers/Wildlife Conservation

https://www.metroparks.com/facilities-education/stony-creek-metropark-nature-center/

https://www.sterling-heights.net/302/Nature-Center

Lapeer

Bird Watching/Animals

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=481&type=SPRK

https://www.michigan.org/property/metamora-hadley-recreation-area

https://sevenponds.org/

Hiking/Trails

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=435&type=SPRK

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=455&type=SPRK

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=380&type=SPTR

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=338&type=SPTR

Mountain Biking

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=435&type=SPRK

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=380&type=SPTR

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=481&type=SPRK

https://www.michigan.org/property/metamora-hadley-recreation-area

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=433&t ype=SPRK

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=435&type=SPRK

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=455&type=SPRK

Fishing

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198_81199_85286-303394–,00.html

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198_81199_85286-303054–,00.html

https://sevenponds.org/

St. Clair County

Bird Watching/Animals

http://www.bluewaysofstclair.org/birdtrail.asp

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=466

Hiking

https://www.stclaircounty.org/offices/parks/goodells.aspx

https://www.traillink.com/trail/bridge-to-bay-trail/

https://www.stclaircounty.org/offices/parks/columbus.aspx

https://www.stclaircounty.org/offices/parks/bwriverwalk.aspx?meid=1240

Mountain Biking

https://www.traillink.com/trail/bridge-to-bay-trail/

https://www.stclaircounty.org/offices/parks/columbus.asp

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www.stclaircounty.org/offices/parks/goodells.aspx

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=466

https://www.stclaircounty.org/offices/parks/columbus.aspx

Fishing

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198_81199_85286-307851–,00.html

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198_81199_85286-310217–,00.html

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198_81199_85286-303134–,00.html

Boating

https://www.michigandnr.com/Publications/PDFS/harbor_guide/#t=Port_Huron_River_Street_Marina.htm

Sanilac

Bird Watching/Animals

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=486&type=SPRK

http://www.sanilaccountyparks.com/lexington-park/

Hiking/Trails

http://www.sanilaccountyparks.com/lexington-park/

http://www.sanilaccountyparks.com/forester-park/

http://www.sanilaccountyparks.com/evergreen-park/

http://www.sanilaccountyparks.com/delaware-park/

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=486&type=SPRK

http://www.sanilaccountyparks.com/lexington-park/

http://www.sanilaccountyparks.com/forester-park/

http://www.sanilaccountyparks.com/evergreen-park/

http://www.sanilaccountyparks.com/delaware-park/

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=490&type=SPRK

Fishing

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198_81199_85286-303131–,00.html

Beach Access

http://www.sanilaccountyparks.com/lexington-park/

http://www.sanilaccountyparks.com/forester-park/

http://www.sanilaccountyparks.com/delaware-park/

Huron

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www.huronnaturecenter.org/bird-watching.html

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=486

https://www.portaustinoutdooradventure.com/birding

Hiking/Trails

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=486

https://www.huronnaturecenter.org/bird-watching.htm

https://huroncountyparks.com/blog/hiking-walking-trails-michigan-thumb

https://huroncountyparks.com/lighthouse-county-park

Mountain Biking

https://www.traillink.com/trail/huron-valley-trail/

Parks/Picnic

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=486

https://huroncountyparks.com/lighthouse-county-park

Nature Centers

https://www.huronnaturecenter.org/bird-watching.htm

Beaches

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=486

https://www.portaustinoutdooradventure.com/bird-creek-county-park

Oakland County

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www.bloomfield.org/schools/bowers-school-farm

https://www.wbparks.org/west-bloomfield-woods-nature-preserve.html

https://www.michigan.org/property/seven-lakes-state-park

Hiking/Trails

https://www.michigan.org/property/seven-lakes-state-park

https://www.oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/Addison-Oaks/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/Catalpa-Oaks/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/Groveland-Oaks/Pages/default.aspx

Mountain Biking

https://www.oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/Addison-Oaks/Pages/default.aspx

Parks/Picnic Area

https://www.wbparks.org/west-bloomfield-woods-nature-preserve.html

https://www.michigan.org/property/seven-lakes-state-park

https://housegardens.cranbrook.edu/explore/gardens

Nature Centers

https://www.oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/Red-Oaks/nature-center/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.oakgov.com/parks/parksandtrails/Independence-Oaks /wint-nature-center/Pages/default.aspx

Ingham County

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www.meridian.mi.us/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2/1227?selamenityid=6

https://www.michigan.org/property/hawk-island-county-park

https://www.michigan.org/property/valhalla-park

http://parks.ingham.org/parks/soldan_dog_park.php

Hiking/Trails

https://www.michigan.org/property/hawk-island-county-park

https://www.meridian.mi.us/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/1057/1319

https://www.meridian.mi.us/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/1077/1319

Mountain Biking Trails

http://pk.ingham.org/parks/burchfield.php

http://parks.ingham.org/parks/lake_lansing_north.php

Parks/Picnic Area

https://www.michigan.org/property/hawk-island-county-park

https://www.michigan.org/property/valhalla-park

https://www.meridian.mi.us/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/1057/1319

https://www.meridian.mi.us/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/1077/1319

https://www.meridian.mi.us/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/1045/1319

Fishing

https://www.meridian.mi.us/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/1045/1319

http://pk.ingham.org/parks/burchfield.php

Nature Centers

https://www.meridian.mi.us/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/2/1227?selamenityid=6

Jackson County

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www.haehnlesanctuary.org/

http://www.co.jackson.mi.us/departments/Parks/parks_description/cascade_falls_park.asp

https://www.dahlemcenter.org/

https://www.michigan.org/property/kate-palmer-wildlife-sanctuary

Hiking/Trails

https://www.traillink.com/trail/martin-luther-king-equality-trail/

https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/1218/Falling-Waters-Trail

Fishing

https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Vineyard-Lake-County-Park-24

https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Clear-Lake-County-Park-11

Parks/Picnic Areas

http://www.co.jackson.mi.us/departments/Parks/parks_description/cascade_falls_park.asp

https://www.mijackson.org/627/Sparks-Foundation-County-Park

https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Vineyard-Lake-County-Park-24

https://www.co.jackson.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Clear-Lake- County-Park-11

Nature Center

https://www.haehnlesanctuary.org/

https://www.dahlemcenter.org/

https://www.michigan.org/property/kate-palmer-wildlife-sanctuary

Hillsdale County

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www.cityofhillsdale.org/parksrec/page/baw-beese-lake

https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7074971/indian-crossing-main-trail

https://www.cityofhillsdale.org/parksrec/page/mrs-stocks-park

Hiking/Trails

https://www.cityofhillsdale.org/parksrec/page/baw-beese-lake

http://michigan.ustrails.net/trails/lost-nation-trail/

https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7074971/indian-crossing-main-trail

https://northcountrytrail.org/the-trail/michigan/

Mountain Biking

https://www.cityofhillsdale.org/parksrec/page/baw-beese-lake

https://northcountrytrail.org/the-trail/michigan/

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www.cityofhillsdale.org/parksrec/page/baw-beese-lake

https://www.cityofhillsdale.org/parksrec/page/waterworks-park

https://www.cityofhillsdale.org/parksrec/page/mrs-stocks-park

https://www.cityofhillsdale.org/parksrec/page/owen-memorial-park

Beaches

https://www.cityofhillsdale.org/parksrec/page/sandy-beach

Livingston County

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www.howellnaturecenter.org/

https://www.michigantrails.us/livingston-county-michigan/deerfield- hills-nature-area.html

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=462&type=SPRK

https://www.metroparks.com/parks/huron-meadows-metropark/

Hiking/Trails

https://www.michigantrails.us/livingston-county-michigan/deerfield-hills-nature-area.html

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=462&type=SPRK

Mountain Biking

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=462&type=SPRK

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=465&type=SPRK

Parks/Picnic Area

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/ParksandTrails/Details.aspx?id=462&type=SPRK

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=465&type=SPRK

Fishing/Beaches

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198 _81199_85286-303063–,00.html

Washtenaw County

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www.a2gov.org/departments/Parks-Recreation/parks-places/Pages/BirdHills.aspx

ebird.org/hotspot/L1173642

https://ebird.org/hotspot/L3143980

https://mbgna.umich.edu/

https://www.washtenaw.org/421/County-Farm-Park

Hiking/Trails

https://www.washtenaw.org/424/Independence-Lake-Park

https://www.washtenaw.org/421/County-Farm-Park

https://www.washtenaw.org/607/Rolling-Hills-County-Park

Mountain Biking

https://www.washtenaw.org/424/Independence-Lake-Park

https://www.washtenaw.org/602/Parker-Mill-County-Park

https://www.washtenaw.org/607/Rolling-Hills-County-Park

Parks/Picnic Area

https://mbgna.umich.edu/

https://www.washtenaw.org/421/County-Farm-Park

https://www.washtenaw.org/424/Independence-Lake-Park

https://www.washtenaw.org/607/Rolling-Hills-County-Park

https://mbgna.umich.edu/

Fishing/Beaches

https://www.washtenaw.org/602/Parker-Mill-County-Park

https://www.washtenaw.org/424/Independence-Lake-Park

Lenawee

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www.lenawee.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Taylor-Road-14

Hiking/Trails

https://www.lenawee.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Taylor-Road-14

https://www.michigantrails.us/lenawee-county-michigan/kiwanis-trail.html

https://www.canr.msu.edu/hiddenlakegardens/

Mountain Biking

https://www.michigantrails.us/lenawee-county-michigan/heritage-p ark-adrian.html

Parks/Picnic Area

https://www.lenawee.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Taylor-Road-14

https://www.lenawee.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Bicentennial-11

https://www.lenawee.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Gerber-Hill-10

https://www.lenawee.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Iron-Lake-13

https://www.lenawee.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Medina-9

https://www.lenawee.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Ramsdell-12

Fishing/Beaches

https://www.lenawee.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Taylor-Road-14

https://www.lenawee.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Ramsdell-12

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198_81199_82461-298997–,00.html

https://www.lenawee.mi.us/Facilities/Facility/Details/Iron-Lake-13

Mid Michigan

Isabella

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www.chippewawatershedconservancy.org/sylvan-solace-preserve/

http://www.mt-pleasant.org/departments/division_of_community_services/parks_and_recreation/parks/chipp-a-waters.asp

Hiking/Trails

http://www.mt-pleasant.org/departments/division_of_community_s ervices/parks_and_recreation/parks/chipp-a-waters.asp

https://www.isabellacounty.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks/pere-marquette-rail-trail/

https://www.isabellacounty.org/departments/parks-recreation/recreation/chippewa-river-water-trail/

Mountain Biking

Pere Marquette Rail-Trail

Parks/Picnic Areas

http://www.mt-pleasant.org/departments/division_of_community_services/parks_and_recreation/parks/chipp-a-waters.asp

http://www.mt-pleasant.org/departments/division_of_community_services/parks_and_recreation/parks/island-park.asp

https://www.isabellacounty.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks/coldwater-lake-family-park-clfp/

Fishing/Beaches/Swimming

http://www.mt-pleasant.org/departments/division_of_community_services/parks_and_recreation/parks/island-park.asp

https://www.isabellacounty.org/departments/parks-recreation/recreation/chippewa-river-water-trail/

https://www.isabellacounty.org/departments/parks-recreation/parks/coldwater-lake-family-park-clfp/

http://mifma.org/farmers-markets/island-park-farmers-market/

https://www.chippewawatershedconservancy.org/sylvan-solace-preserve/

Gratiot

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www.gratiotconservationdistrict.org/forest-hill-nature-area.ht ml

http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabitat/sga/Maple_River_SGA_map.pdf

Hiking/Trails

https://www.gratiotmi.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Reed-Park-3

https://www.fredmeijerheartlandtrail.org/

Mountain Biking

https://www.fredmeijerheartlandtrail.org/

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www.gratiotmi.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Reed-Park-3

https://www.gratiotmi.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Hubscher-Park-13

https://www.gratiotconservationdistrict.org/forest-hill-nature-area.html

Fishing/Beaches/Swimming

https://www.gratiotmi.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Hubscher-Park-13

https://www.gratiotmi.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Reed-Park-3

Clinton

Birdwatching/Animals

http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabitat/sga/Rose_Lake_SGA_map.pdf

https://www.michigannature.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=locationgallery&action=listing&listing=233

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=495

Hiking/Trails

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=495

https://www.clinton-county.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Motz-County-Park-1

https://www.clinton-county.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Clinton-Lakes-County-Park-3

Mountain Biking

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=495

https://www.clinton-county.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Motz-County-Park-1

https://www.clinton-county.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Clinton-Lakes-County-Park-3

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=495

https://www.clinton-county.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Motz-County-Park-1

https://www.clinton-county.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Clinton-Lakes-County-Park-3

Fishing/Beaches/Swimming

https://www.clinton-county.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Motz-County-Park-1

https://www.clinton-county.org/Facilities/Facility/Details/Clinton-La kes-County-Park-3

Midland

Birdwatching/Animals

https://co.midland.mi.us/ParksandRecreation/SanfordLakePark.aspx

https://www.littleforks.org/averill.html

https://www.chippewanaturecenter.org/

https://www.michigan.org/property/pine-haven-recreation-area

Hiking/Trails

https://www.littleforks.org/averill.html

https://www.chippewanaturecenter.org/

https://www.michigan.org/property/pine-haven-recreation-area

https://co.midland.mi.us/ParksandRecreation/LaurBigSaltRiverPark.aspx

Mountain Biking

https://www.michigan.org/property/pine-haven-recreation-area

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://co.midland.mi.us/ParksandRecreation/SanfordLakePark.aspx

https://www.michigan.org/property/pine-haven-recreation-area

Fishing/Beaches/Swimming

https://co.midland.mi.us/ParksandRecreation/LaurBigSaltRiverPark.aspx

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198 _81199_85286-303079–,00.html

Bay

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www.baycounty-mi.gov/PinconningPark/

Hiking/Trails

https://www.michigan.org/property/bay-city-state-park

https://mitrails.org/bay-county-riverwalk-trail-system.php

Mountain Biking

https://mitrails.org/bay-county-riverwalk-trail-system.php

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www.baycounty-mi.gov/PinconningPark/

https://www.michigan.org/property/bay-city-state-park

Fishing/Beaches/Swimming

https://www.michigan.org/property/bay-city-state-park

https://www.baycounty-mi.gov/BuildingsGrounds/CountyMarket.aspx

Saginaw

http://www.sblc-mi.org/saginaw-county.html

https://www.saginawcounty.com/departments/parks___recreation/price_nature_center.php

Hiking/Trails

https://www.saginawcounty.com/departments/parks___recreation/price_nature_center.php

https://www.saginawcounty.com/departments/parks___recreation/saginaw_valley_rail_trail.php

https://www.saginawcounty.com/departments/parks___recreation/veteran_s_memorial_park.php

https://www.saginawcounty.com/departments/parks___recreation/william_h_haithco_recreation_area.php

Mountain Biking

https://www.saginawcounty.com/departments/parks___recreation/saginaw_valley_rail_trail.php

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www.saginawcounty.com/departments/parks___recreation/imerman_memorial_park.php

https://www.saginawcounty.com/departments/parks___recreation/veteran_s_memorial_park.php

https://www.saginawcounty.com/departments/parks___recreation/william_h_haithco_recreation_area.php

Fishing/Beaches/Swimming

https://www.saginawcounty.com/departments/parks___recreation/imerman_memorial_park.php

https://www.saginawcounty.com/departments/parks___recreation/veteran_s_memorial_park.php

Shiawassee

Birdwatching/Animals

https://devriesnature.org/

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/shiawassee/

Hiking/Trails

https://devriesnature.org/

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/shiawassee/

http://www.cistrail.org/

https://www.shiawassee.org/james-s-miner-river-walk/

Mountain Biking

http://www.cistrail.org/

https://www.shiawassee.org/james-s-miner-river-walk/

Parks/Picnic Areas

-Henderson Park

– Shiatown Park

Tuscola

Birdwatching/Animals

http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabitat/swgas/Fish_Point_SWA_mngd_map.pdf

Hiking/Trails

https://www.tuscolacounty.org/parks/#!

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www.tuscolacounty.org/parks/#!

Fishing/Beaches/Swimming

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198_81199_85286-305791–,00.html

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198_81199_85286-316188–,00.html

https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-350-79119_79146_81198 _81199_85286-303189–,00.html

Genesee

Hiking/Trails

http://geneseeparks.org/explore/bluebell-beach-flint-river-bike-path/

http://geneseeparks.org/explore/buell-lake-county-park/

Mountain Biking

http://geneseeparks.org/explore/bluebell-beach-flint-river-bike-path/

http://geneseeparks.org/explore/buell-lake-county-park/

Parks/Picnic Areas

http://geneseecountyparks.org/explore/bluebell-beach-flint-river-bike-path/

http://geneseecountyparks.org/explore/atlas-county-park/

http://geneseeparks.org/explore/buell-lake-county-park/

Fishing/Beaches/Swimming

http://geneseecountyparks.org/explore/bluebell-beach-flint-river-bike-path/

LIST OF ALL PARKS AND TRAILS AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AREAS HERE https://geneseecountyparks.org/

Northern Michigan

Grand Traverse County

Here is a general list of outdoor activities to do in the Traverse City Area:

https://www.traversecity.com/outdoors/

Birdwatching/Animals

http://www.missionpointlighthouse.com/

https://www.gtrlc.org/recreation-events/preserve/maple-bay-natural-area/

https://natureiscalling.org/explore/nature-center/

https://www.paradisetwp.org/services/parks_and_recreation/index. php

Hiking/Trails

https://www.gtrlc.org/recreation-events/preserve/maple-bay-natura l- area/

https://natureiscalling.org/explore/nature-center/

https://www.gtrlc.org/recreation-events/preserve/

Mountain Biking

https://www.gtrlc.org/recreation-events/preserve/

Parks/Picnic Areas

http://www.missionpointlighthouse.com/

https://www.gtrlc.org/recreation-events/preserve/maple-bay-natural-area/

https://natureiscalling.org/explore/nature-center/

https://www.paradisetwp.org/services/parks_and_recreation/index.php

https://www.gtrlc.org/recreation-events/preserve/

Fishing/Swimming/Beaches

http://www.missionpointlighthouse.com/

https://www.gtrlc.org/recreation-events/preserve/maple-bay-natural-area/

https://www.paradisetwp.org/services/parks_and_recreation/index.php/

Leelanau

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=467

https://www.leelanauconservancy.org/naturalarea/chippewa-run/

http://sleepingbearbirdingtrail.org/birding-sites/the-mill-pond/

http://www.michiganwatertrails.org/location.asp?ait=av&aid=1694/

https://manitoutransit.com/

Hiking/Trails

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=467

https://www.leelanauconservancy.org/naturalarea/chippewa-run/

https://manitoutransit.com/

https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm/

Mountain Biking

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=467

https://manitoutransit.com/

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www.leelanau.cc/countyparks.asp/

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=467

https://www.leelanauconservancy.org/naturalarea/chippewa-run/

http://sleepingbearbirdingtrail.org/birding-sites/the-mill-pond/

http://www.michiganwatertrails.org/location.asp?ait=av&aid=1694/

https://manitoutransit.com/

https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm/

Fishing/Swimming/Beaches

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=467

http://sleepingbearbirdingtrail.org/birding-sites/the-mill-pond/

http://www.michiganwatertrails.org/location.asp?ait=av&aid=1694/

https://manitoutransit.com/

https://www.nps.gov/slbe/index.htm/

Antrim/Charlevoix

list of Outdoor Recreation Areas in Antrim:

http://www.antrimcounty.org/parkcollection.asp?ait=cv&cid=76/

http://www.antrimcounty.org/parks_and_rec.asp/

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=447

http://www.antrimcounty.org/barnespark.asp/

https://www.grassriver.org/

Hiking/Trails

http://www.antrimcounty.org/barnespark.asp/

https://www.grassriver.org/

http://www.antrimcounty.org/park.asp?ait=av&aid=84/

Mountain Biking

https://www.grassriver.org/

http://www.antrimcounty.org/park.asp?ait=av&aid=84/

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=447

http://www.antrimcounty.org/barnespark.asp/

Fishing/Swimming/Beaches

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=447

https://grassriver.org/

Alpena

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=442

https://www.michigan.org/property/island-park-wildlife-sanctuary/

Hiking/Trails

https://www.michigantrails.us/alpena-county-michigan/alpena-cou nty-michigan-trails.html/

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=442

https://www.michigan.org/property/island-park-wildlife-sanctuary/

Mountain Biking

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=442

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://alpenacounty.org/parks-recreation/

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=442

https://www.michigan.org/property/island-park-wildlife-sanctuary/

Fishing/Swimming/Beaches

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=442

Osceola

Hiking/Trails

https://www.michigantrails.us/osceola-county-michigan/osceola-county-michigan-trails.html

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www.michigan.org/property/crittenden-park/

https://www.michigan.org/property/rose-lake-park/

Clare

Birdwatching/Animals

http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabit at/sga/Wigwam_Bay_SWA_map.pd

http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabitat/sga/Molassess_River_Flooding_No3_SWMA_map.pdf/

Hiking/Trails

http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabit at/sga/Wigwam_Bay_SWA_map.pd

http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabitat/sga/Molassess_River_Flooding_No3_SWMA_map.pdf/

Parks/Picnic Areas

http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabit at/sga/Wigwam_Bay_SWA_map.pd

https://www.arenaccountymi.gov/Recreation/Oasis-Lake-Park.aspx/

https://www.arenaccountymi.gov/Recreation/Pt-Augres-Park/

Fishing/Swimming/Beaches

http://www.michigandnr.com/publications/pdfs/huntingwildlifehabitat/sga/Molassess_River_Flooding_No3_SWMA_map.pdf/

https://www.arenaccountymi.gov/Recreation/Oasis-Lake-Park.aspx/

https://www.arenaccountymi.gov/Recreation/Pt-Augres-Park/

Mackinaw

Birdwatching/Animals

https://landtrust.org/mackinac-county-preserves/

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www.mackinacparks.com/

https://www.mackinacferry.com/

Marquette

Birdwatching/Animals

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=430/

https://www.marquettemi.gov/departments/community-services/parks-and-recreation/presque-isle-rentals/

https://www.lake-link.com/michigan-lakes/marquette-county/green wood-reservoir/22756/

Hiking/Trails

https://www.co.marquette.mi.us/recreation_and_development/trails.php#.Xu0DHGhKhPY/

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=430/

https://www.marquettemi.gov/departments/community-services/parks-and-recreation/presque-isle-rentals/

Fishing/Swimming/Beaches

https://www.lake-link.com/michigan-lakes/marquette-county/green wood-reservoir/22756/

Chippewa

Birdwatching/Animals

https://landtrust.org/vermilion-point-nature-preserve/

https://wpbo.org/

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=428/

Hiking/Trails

https://landtrust.org/vermilion-point-nature-preserve/

https://www.co.chippewa.wi.us/government/land-conservation-forest-management/forest-trails/trail-conditions/

Mountain Biking

https://www.co.chippewa.wi.us/government/land-conservation-forest-management/forest-trails/trail-conditions/

Parks/Picnic Areas

https://www.co.chippewa.wi.us/government/facilities-parks-division/parks/

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=428/

Fishing/Swimming/Beaches

https://www2.dnr.state.mi.us/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SP RK&id=428/