Some people forget about Michigan's Thumb — not when they draw their little mitten map, but when they're planning their summer vacations. Of course, those living in thumb country know they have a Great Lakes paradise that's off the beaten straight-to-traverse-city path. So give it a shot. Here's one great way: A 140-mile lakeside joy ride that includes stops at Algonac State Park in Marine City, Lakeport State Park in Lakeport, Port Crescent State Park in Port Austin, and ends at Albert E. Sleeper State Park in Caseville. |