The Michigan Bucket Listย
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. Iโm 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)
ย 1. Hike the Porcupine Mountains
2. Hot Air Balloon At Sunsetย
3. Completeย the Michigan โShore-to-Shoreโ trail
4. Sleep on the beach
5. Zipline Boyne
6.ย 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.ย 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 โThe Ledgesโ in Grand Ledge
28. Catch a Sunset on The Lakeshore
29.ย 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 โThe Thumbโ
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.ย 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 Resortย
44. Rent a Cottage โUp Northโ
45. Spend a Weekend Off-The-Grid
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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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2.5.7.13.18.22.26.28.30.35.38.40.41.42.45
How do you leave out pictured rock!?
Most of these I tried uncovering hidden gems, Pictured Rocks is fantastic but everyone knows of them :).
I just moved back to Michigan. I was born and raised on the West Side in a little town called White Cloud. Moved away for 26 years and now live in Ishpeming (near Marquette). I have a done quite a few of these including: 4,6,7,10, 13, 17, 20,21,22,26,28,30,31,38,40,41,41 (last weekend),44, and 45. I would also like to add Visit the Whitefish Point shipwreck museum, look for Agates on a Lake Superior Beach(do that one alot!) climb Sugarloaf Mountain in Marquette.
Oops, I meant 42 last weekend! ๐
I know White Cloud! They were a rival for my high school growing up (Chippewa Hills) :).
My mother-in-law owns the Toy Museum on Beaver Island. . .it is a pretty magical place, even for me and for Mary Rose’s son, Jason. I’m printing your blog out and sending to her through snail mail. . . still no internet at her place! Thanks for including it in your bucket list!
So cool! No problem. I’ve visited the island every summer since I was born and have never missed spending time there, even if the visits are short. Such a great lady, I always love her radio newscasts and bumper stickers ๐ s
4,7,17,22,26,28,35,43,44
Crossing the Mackinac Bridge at night during the Holiday season with the colored lights up. My favorite part ever of driving back and forth between the peninsulas during my college days.
The bridge at night is so fantastic, I can never get over it.
National Holocaust Museum is in Washington DC; Holocaust Memorial is in Michigan
Nice catch! Thank you ๐
TipUp Town, USA visit for ice fishing and camping on the ice. Also, Ice Scultures in the U.P. Wonderful place to live and great ideas for the Bucket List.
13, 21, 22, 26, 28, 32, 33, 35, 38, 39, 43, 44, 45. Great list! Don’t listen to the haters yo! Impossible to include everything and you did a great job. I’ve got some ideas to add to my mitten bucket list.
And thank you for this great compliment!
Thank you ๐
Oh I almost forgot! When you go to Torch Lake, hit up Brownwood Acres! They have the best doughnuts and the Sunday flea market in the summer is one of my favorite things to do when we are up north. We have a place on the resort property at Shanty Creek ๐
Jealous!!! Shanty Creek is one of my favorite places in the winter to enjoying some skiing/snowboarding. That area is so extremely beautiful, thanks for the doughnut idea!
Brownwood is now closed
We have lived in MI our whole lives (40+ years) and have done many but not enough. This is our first year with an exchange student, so we’re always looking for something to do. Guess we better print this off and experience the glory of MI. Thanks for the list!
No problem! Have fun exploring! ๐