View in Browser Find your favorite U.P. beach in the Keweenaw Peninsula It's objectively true that having a beach to yourself will bring you joy. Look it up. And your best chance at finding this bliss is to head north — way north. The Keweenaw Peninsula is the northernmost point in Michigan, curving out into Lake Superior, which surrounds it on nearly all sides. While this remote spot has earned a reputation for being rugged, it’s not all rocky shores. We're talking white-sand beaches, hidden swim spots and stony shores with lake-tumbled treasures. Just remember, the water isn't cold, it's refreshing. READ MORE, FIND BEACHES 7 of Michigan’s best state park trails for biking Michigan’s bike scene continues to grow, and for good reason: There are so many different types of terrain, so many destination-worthy spots to explore, that there’s really no limit to the rides you can have. We’ve compiled the following list of state parks and trails. The gems here range from smooth-riding rail trails to epic mountain bike systems. Whether you’re a singletrack junkie or prefer more of a flatland cruise, there’s something in here for you. MORE Ahoy! A pirate ship that goes to Mackinac Island! The Good Fortune is back! Part of the Star Line ferry fleet, this wooden pirate ship decked out with water cannons and flying a skull-and-crossbones flag makes five trips a day between Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island. In the evenings, it offers a family-friendly pirate cruise that motors under the Mackinac Bridge, then launches an adults-only Nauti Pirate Cruise that’s BYOB and designed to catch the sunset. READ MORE, MATEY A new eastern U.P. nature preserve paradise A spectacular property in the eastern Upper Peninsula is now a public nature preserve with three lakes. The new Elise M. Kummer Nature Preserve spans 582 acres in DeTour, near Lake Huron and the St. Mary’s River. While it does not have dedicated hiking trails, it does have two-tracks open to the public. READ MORE UP NORTH MACKINAC ISLAND MICHIGAN'S BEST LIFE & CULTURE EVEN MORE LOVABLE MICHIGAN For those who love Michigan, positive stories about our state's most beautiful, breathtaking and delicious MORE AWAITS HERE MLIVE MEDIA GROUP 169 Monroe Ave NW #100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 CONTACT | UNSUBSCRIBE |