Michigan Things to Do Tips by Fullmoonfever

Warren Dunes State Park - Sand dunes in Michigan

A State park where you can go hang gliding!!!

Warren Dunes State Park is located on the southeastern shores of Lake Michigan, near Sawyer Michigan. The park is about an hour northwest of South Bend Indiana and 30/40 minutes south of Muskegon Michigan.

This park is made up of primary sand dunes that have been created by the generally easternly movements of both the water and wind coming off Lake Michigan. These dunes are continuing to grow and move towards the Red Arrow Highway which runs in a north –south direction on the east side of the park.

This park has camping, hiking trails and swimming for those brave (or numb) enough to get in into the cold great lakes waters.

On a clear day, Chicago’s skyscrapers can be seen across the lake from atop Tower Hill, the tallest dune in the park.

And yes, hang gliding is allowed in the park!!!!!!!!! Many people come from several mid-western states to hang glide here. A permit is required.

Day passes cost $6 for Michigan residents and $8 for out of state visitors. This cost is per car, not per person.

Please follow link for more detailed information about the park, trails, cost and location.

Phone: (269) 426-4013

Website: http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?id=504&type=SPRK

Canoe the Pine River

The Pine River is a clean swift moving river with some white water. Its located about an hour north of Grand Rapids and about 30 minutes west of Cadillac. The river flows in a northwestern direction and for the most part goes thru the Manistee National Park.

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Directions: The easiest means of getting to the river is to drive either north from Baldwin Michigan on SR 37 or south on SR37 from the SR37-SR 55 intersection.

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Website: http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-30301_31431_31442-95813--,00.html