By Emily T
Many people may know of the opportunities presented by
famous recreation sites. A lot of us dream of hiking through the Great Smokey
Mountains, or white water rafting down the Colorado River. These are great
things to cross off one’s bucket list.
However, there are so many opportunities close to home that
we can enjoy on a regular basis! State parks, state forests, and state-operated
harbors are just a few of the fun ways to enjoy the outdoors. In the state of
Michigan in particular there are countless opportunities. You probably are
aware as to how beautiful Michigan can be. With the multiple coast lines,
northern woods, and beautiful locations, Michigan prides itself on having so
many opportunities for outdoor recreation. The state of Michigan has 101
state parks, 17 state-operated harbors, and 133 state forest campgrounds.
See the following link for a map of State parks,
campgrounds, and trails in Michigan:
This does not include the several metroparks located in
Southeastern Michigan, or any of the local parks or trails in
communities.
The following link goes to a map that shows the 13
metroparks over 5 different counties:
These various parks allow opportunities for boating,
swimming, hiking, camping, fishing, etc. I grew up camping throughout the state
of Michigan, and it gave me so many memories of swimming in lakes, hiking
through woods, and sitting around a campfire. I also grew up going to the
metroparks and running the trails in them. While I have traveled throughout the
United States to the National Parks, I am truly grateful to live in such a
beautiful state that allows me so much of the same joys of the outdoors so
close to home. I hope you too will take advantage of the beautiful state of
Michigan and enjoy the state parks, forests campgrounds, harbors, and trails as
well!
Sources:
"Park Maps." Huron-Clinton Metroparks.
Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority, 2016. Web. 10 Apr. 2016.
"Recreation 101." Pure Michigan Connect.
Michigan Economic Development Corporation, 2016. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.
"Recreation Search." Michigan. Department of
Natural Resources, 2016. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.
Images:
"Ludington State Park, a Michigan Park Located near
Ludington, Manistee." Ludington State Park, a Michigan Park Located
near Ludington, Manistee. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.
"Wilderness State Park, a Michigan Park." Wilderness
State Park, a Michigan Park. N.p., n.d. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.
"You Are HereDNR Camping & Recreation GO - Get
Outdoors." DNR. State of Michigan, 2016. Web. 11 Apr. 2016.
I really like your post because it is so true- Michigan does have many beautiful qualities. I grew up camping too and I have also have vacationed around the country, but some of my greatest memories are from here in Michigan!
ReplyDelete-Megan A.