The Michigan Bucket List
November 15, 2014
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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
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
12. Explore Grand Island in winter
13. Soak in the beauty of Tahquamenon Falls
14. Surf Lake Michigan
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
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
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
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
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
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How Many Items Have You Completed on The Michigan Bucket List? What is Your Favorite Item On The List?
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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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The Big Spring at Kitchi-ta-Kippee is a must see!!
Yes Jackie..that is a must see quick stop! Beautiful!
Climb to Marblehead on Drummond Island! Love Michigan
46. Catch a salmon on Lake Michigan. Go fishing for native Lake Trout off Stannard Rock light house in Lake Superior.
Live on Drummond! It’s great!
I have had the pleasure of experiencing 1,4,6,13,14,17,21,22,26,27,28,30,35,36,38,39,44,and 45. Would love to complete your list, plus some of the other additions that others have had in the comments.
You guys need to add going on a tour of the motown museum. Pretty legendary for Detroit!
We live on a state surrounded by the one of the greatest fresh water fisheries in the world and not a single mention of fishing the Great Lakes baffles me. Also, the only mention of any hunting is mushroom hunting. Michigan has the greatest number of boat registrations in the US and the only mention of any kind of boating activity is sailing? Going to visit a toy museum and going to Hell makes the list but omit the most obvious puzzles me.
Have To spend more than just a day at torch lake, it’s beautiful up there. Bring about and go to the sand bar. Huge party
I’m thinking its a great list, but you forgot catching a salmon or other big fish.
Tulip week in Holland
Canoeing the AuSable a must, fly fish the Thornapple, Coast Guard fest Grand Haven, Wheatland Music Festival, Bell’s Brewery, bike ride around Mackinaw Island… buy the fudge too, and don’t forget to fly a kite, chill at the Gillmore car museum, Art hop, dance with Kalamazoo Salsa, go hunting, parasail, buy Ice Cream in Plainwell, eat pizza at Papa Pete’s, Blues on the Mall in Grand Rapids, Island fest Arcadia, Fireworks in west branch, eat a Cheeseburger at the Sidney Tavern, hang out with Lions and Tigers, play in a corn field and take a dirt road to find out where it goes.
Funny how you say “45 must-dos in the ‘Mitten'” but #! is in the U.P.
You are not the only person to notice such an odd mistake. I am surprised that it has not been corrected yet.