The Michigan Bucket List 

November 15, 2014

 

The Michigan Bucket List

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Michigan is perhaps the most underrated state in the United States. For those that live here, we know how special it is. I’m just going to get straight to the point here with my Michigan Bucket List. These are the top 45 things to do in the Mitten before you die.

(Scroll to the end for the printable version - as listed on Etsy)

 

 1. Hike the Porcupine Mountains

2. Hot Air Balloon At Sunset 

3. Complete the Michigan “Shore-to-Shore” trail

4. Sleep on the beach

5. Zipline Boyne

6. Transport to the Sahara at Silver Lake Sand Dunes

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7. Road trip M-22

8. Witness the galaxy at the International Dark Sky Park

9. Visit the National Holocaust Memorial

10. Cliff jump in Marquette

11. Disconnect at Nordhouse Dunes

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12. Explore Grand Island in winter

13. Soak in the beauty of Tahquamenon Falls

14. Surf Lake Michigan

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15. Check out a Grand Rapids Brewery

16. Climb Copper Peak Ski Jump

17. Go sailing

18. Spend the day on Torch Lake

19. Go on a Fall Color Tour

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20. Visit Isle Royale

21. Conquer Sleeping Bear Dunes

22. Dog Sled in the U.P.

23. Experience Electric Forest Music Festival

24. Kayak to Turnip Rock

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25.Visit the Toy Museum on Beaver Island

26. Climb a Lighthouse

27. Explore ‘The Ledges’ in Grand Ledge

28. Catch a Sunset on The Lakeshore

29. Ice Climb a frozen waterfall

30. See the Soo Locks

31. Hike Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

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32. Camp in a Hammock

33. Road-trip around “The Thumb”

34. Spend the night at Big Bay Point Lighthouse

35. Go Mushroom Hunting

36. Sled at the Highlands Castle in Canadian Lakes

37. Get Stranded on South Manitou Island

38. Go to Hell

39. Bike around Mackinac Island

40. Bathe in a waterfall in Munising

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41. Visit Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

42. Tour the Historic Ghost Town of Fayette

43. Snowboard/Ski At a Town Resort 

44. Rent a Cottage “Up North”

45. Spend a Weekend Off-The-Grid

 

PRINTABLE MICHIGAN BUCKET LIST

Purchase the downloadable and printable version of The Michigan Bucket list on my Etsy shop here.

How Many Items Have You Completed on The Michigan Bucket List? What is Your Favorite Item On The List?

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At any given moment, Shalee is either lost, hunting for ice cream, or obsessively planning her next adventure.

Born and raised in rural Michigan, she began exploring the shores of Great Lakes as a teen, often sleeping in her car to save money. Eventually, her urge to explore pushed beyond her Midwest borders. Today, Shalee shares her tips and stories to thousands of readers interested in adventure and outdoor tourism. Her pack now includes two spunky hiking cats and her partner, Josh. Learn more about her here.

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322 Comments

  1. Keaton on July 17, 2016 at 5:50 PM

    38?

  2. marcia wilbur on March 11, 2017 at 7:57 PM

    i guess seeing the cascades in lackson, mich. is too old fashioned..

  3. marcia wilbur on March 11, 2017 at 7:59 PM

    i guess seeing the cascades falls in jackson is too old fashioned..

  4. Amanda on August 11, 2018 at 11:29 PM

    Add 46, Tip-Up Town. Houghton Lake end of January a full carnival on the frozen lake! It’s a blast.

  5. Michael B Hardy on April 13, 2019 at 6:54 AM

    For number 24, here are five things to know about Turnip Rock https://thumbwind.com/2018/02/20/paddle-turnip-rock-5-things-to-know/

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