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
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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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i definitely think the list should include Kitchitikipi Springs in the U.P. google this and have a look, its another natural beauty.
Beautiful!! Thanks for the suggestion
2,3,4,13,18,21,22,26,28,30,31,35,38,39,43, and 44. Love my state!
Walk the Bridge on Labor Day
Take a tour of Michigan’s beautiful Capital in Lansing and enjoy Silver Bells in the City with the Electric Light Parade, the state Christmas tree is lit, tons of activities simutaneously occur, and the fireworks go off.
Visit Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn MI, especially on the 4th of July with the band, picnics, and fireworks.
Walk the Mackinaw Bridge and visit Mackinaw Island…eat pasties.
See the Winter Carnival ice sculptures at MTU’s Winter Carnival.
Go down into the copper mine in Hancock.
Drive up Brockway Mountain in the Keewenaw Penninsula.
Visit Hartwick Pines, the largest trees in Michigan.
Visit Saugatuck, Holland, Petosky, and even little Leeland.
Enjoy Frankenmuth.
Art Prize in Grand Rapids.
Visit one of the many cider mills and drive through the covered bridges in Ada, and south by Kalamazoo.
Participate in Talons Out Honor Flights in Kalamazoo which honors WWII vets, Korean Vets, disabled vets by sending them for free to Washington DC for a day and celebrating them back.
The list is endless!
Magnificent Michigan!
It’s missing many good things still. What about the Mystery Spot in St. Ignace? Or Whitefish Point? Or swimming in Lake Superior at Paradise???
What about the AuSable Canoe Marathon? Walking the bridge on Labor Day? Lilac festival at Mackinac? Hartwick Pines?
backpacking/kayaking pictured rocks should be on here
………..You missed some, Like swimming in Lake Superior in April/May/June without a wet suit ….What about Henry Ford Museum? Crossing the Mighty Mac on a high wind day? lol Surviving a Michigan winter… … But living in Michigan my whole life I have done several on your list…6,13,21,28,30,32,33,35,36,39,44 & 45.
List also shoud include a trip aboard the Badger across Lake Michigan from Ludington!
there;s also “visit Dutch Village”
Great idea!
Spend the night in a submarine. In Muskegon.
Omg!! Great addition, I have been wanting to do that so bad.