Michigan Outdoors

The Mahalo Top 7

1. U.S. National Park Service: Michigan National Park Guide
2. Michigan.gov: Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR)
3. Official Tourism Site: Michigan Outdoors - Michigan Parks (MSP)
4. National Forest Service: National Forests of Michigan
5. Wildernet: Michigan Outdoor Guide
6. GORP: Michigan Outdoor Recreation Guide  
7. Backpacker Magazine: Trips in Michigan

Michigan Outdoor Destinations

• Official Tourism Site: Michigan Parks
• NorthernMichigan.com: Michigan Lighthouses
• Wikipedia: List of Michigan State Parks
• Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Nichols Arboretum
• The Detroit Zoo

Lake Huron

• GLIN: Lake Huron
• NorthernMichigan.com: Lake Huron Lighthouses
• Wikipedia: Lake Huron
• GORP: Carp River Canoe Trail  

Lake Superior

• Official Tourism Site: Lake Superior Shoreline
• National Park Service: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - Isle Royale National Park
• GLIN: Lake Superior
• NorthernMichigan.com: Lake Superior Lighthouses
• GORP: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore  

Lake Michigan

• Official Site: Beaver Island Chamber of Commerce
• National Park Service: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
• GLIN: Lake Michigan
• NorthernMichigan.com: Lake Michigan Lighthouses
• GORP: Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness, Michigan  

Lake Erie

• GLIN: Lake Erie
• Wikipedia: Lake Erie
• NorthernMichigan.com: Lake Erie Lighthouses
• MetroParks: Lake Erie

Upper Peninsula

• Official Tourism Site: Upper Peninsula
• Upper Peninsula Wide Adventure Guide: Upper Peninsula Outdoor Guide
• GORP: Michigan's Upper Peninsula  
• National Forest Service: Hiawatha National Forest
• Wikitravel: Upper Peninsula Travel Guide

Mackinac Island

• Official Tourism Site: Mackinac Island
• Wikipedia: Mackinac Island State Park
• Mackinac Island State Park  
• Mackinac Island's Original Butterfly House

Michigan Camping

• Official Tourism Site: Michigan Campgrounds
• Official Site: Recreation & Camping
• MDNR: Michigan Campground Reservation Service - General Camping Information
• Wildernet: Michigan Camping Guide

Michigan Hiking and Walking

• Official Tourism Site: Michigan Hiking
• GORP: Michigan Hiking and Backpacking Guide  
• MDNR: Michigan Trail/Pathway List
• Wildernet: Michigan Backpacking Guide - Michigan Hiking & Walking Guide
• TheBackpacker.com: Michigan Hiking Trails

Michigan Outdoor Sports

Michigan Fishing

• Official Tourism Site: Michigan Fishing
• MDNR: Michigan Fishing
• Wildernet: Michigan Fishing Guide
• GORP: Michigan Fishing Guide  

Michigan Hunting

• Official Tourism Site: Michigan Hunting
• MDNR: Michigan Hunting
• Wildernet: Michigan Hunting Guide
• BigGameHunt.net: Michigan Hunting

Michigan Boating and Water Sports

• Official Tourism Site: Michigan Boating
• MDNR: Michigan Boating - Michigan Recreational Boating
• Wildernet: Michigan Beach Activities Guide - Michigan Boating Guide - Michigan Paddling Guide - Michigan Water Skiing Guide
• GORP: Michigan Paddling Guide  

Michigan Mountain Biking and Cycling

• Official Tourism Site: Michigan Biking
• MDOT: Bicycling in Michigan
• MDNR: Michigan Biking/Mountain Biking - Michigan Trail/Pathway List
• Wildernet: Michigan Mountain Biking Guide - Michigan Road Biking Guide
• DirtWorld.com: Michigan Mountain Bike Trails
• GORP: Mountain Biking in Hiawatha National Forest, Michigan  

Michigan Skiing, Snowboarding and Winter Sports

• Official Tourism Site: Michigan Skiing - Michigan Snowmobiling
• GORP: Snowshoeing and Skiing in Michigan's Upper Peninsula  
• MDNR: Michigan Snowmobiling - Michigan Trail/Pathway List
• Wildernet: Michigan Cross-country Skiing Guide - Michigan Skiing Guide
• Wildernet: Michigan Snowshoeing Guide - Michigan Snowmobiling Guide

Michigan Skydiving

• USPA.org: Michigan Skydiving Locations
• WhereToJump.com: Michigan Skydiving Centers
• Dropzone.com: Michigan Skydiving Locations

Michigan Horseback Riding

• MDNR: Michigan Equestrian Recreation - Michigan Trail/Pathway List
• Wildernet: Michigan Horseback Riding Guide

Michigan Outdoor Blogs and Message Boards

• TouringMichigan.com: Michigan Outdoors Blog
• Outdoor News Daily: Michigan Outdoor News
• Rockclimbing.com: Michigan Forum Topics
• Outdoor-Michigan

Michigan Outdoor Books

• Amazon.com: Michigan Outdoors & Nature Books
• HikingOutpost.com: Michigan Hiking Books