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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Just looked up one of the winter suggestions. The sleigh ride to view elk at a resort in Hillman was way too expensive for this retired teacher. Guess I will just have to continue cross country skiing this awesome, beautiful state. ..
Tigers, Lions and/or Pistons. Meadow Brook Hall – tea, tour or Holiday Walk. Christmas Carol at Meadow Brook Theatre.
Visiting the Les Cheneaux Islands, kayaking with Woods & Water Ecotours, renting a cabin along the water and chilling out on Lake Huron.
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This is a wonderful bucket list of sites in Michigan, but they aren’t all in the Mitten. You’ll have to cross the magnificent Mackinac Bridge to experience many of these sites. 🙂 How about checking out Tahqumenon Falls in the winter, visit Kitch-Iti-Ki-Pi-the Big Spring near Manistique in the summer, visit an abandoned copper mine or take a color tour up Brockway Mountain Drive in the Keweenaw Peninsula.
Visit all waterfalls in UP. Drive as far north as u can Brockway mt. Visit all big lake beaches. See eagles nest.
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Missed several! I’ve got to get busy. A little tough from here in Fl. Jim
I feel like you have to add Tulip Time in Holland, MI…. Too wonderful to overlook <3
What about Sleeping Bear Dunes and the entire Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. Can’t bear the beauty.