{"id":816,"date":"2014-10-21T16:28:45","date_gmt":"2014-10-21T21:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shaleewanders.com\/?p=816"},"modified":"2022-01-30T14:50:49","modified_gmt":"2022-01-30T19:50:49","slug":"the-michigan-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shaleewanders.com\/the-michigan-bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"The Michigan Bucket List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\"Shalee\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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THE ORIGINAL MICHIGAN BUCKET LIST | AS Shared Over 200,000 Times on Facebook<\/h2>\n

Thank you for supporting!\u00a0<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

(Scroll to the end for the printable version – as listed on Etsy)<\/p>\n

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\u00a01. Hike the Porcupine Mountains<\/p>\n

2. Hot Air Balloon At Sunset\u00a0<\/p>\n

3. Complete\u00a0the Michigan “Shore-to-Shore” trail<\/p>\n

4. Sleep on the beach<\/p>\n

5. Zipline Boyne<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Transport to the Sahara at Silver Lake Sand Dunes<\/p>\n

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7. Road trip M-22<\/p>\n

8. Witness the galaxy at the International Dark Sky Park<\/p>\n

9. Visit the National Holocaust Memorial<\/p>\n

10. Cliff jump in Marquette<\/p>\n

11. Disconnect at Nordhouse Dunes<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

12. Explore Grand Island in winter<\/p>\n

13. Soak in the beauty of Tahquamenon Falls<\/p>\n

14.\u00a0Surf Lake Michigan<\/p>\n

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15. Check out a Grand Rapids Brewery<\/p>\n

16. Climb Copper Peak Ski Jump<\/p>\n

17. Go sailing<\/p>\n

18. Spend the day on Torch Lake<\/p>\n

19. Go on a Fall Color Tour<\/p>\n

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20. Visit Isle Royale<\/p>\n

21. Conquer Sleeping Bear Dunes<\/p>\n

22. Dog Sled in the U.P.<\/p>\n

23. Experience Electric Forest Music Festival<\/p>\n

24. Kayak to Turnip Rock<\/p>\n

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25.Visit the Toy Museum on Beaver Island<\/p>\n

26. Climb a Lighthouse<\/p>\n

27. Explore ‘The Ledges’ in Grand Ledge<\/p>\n

28. Catch a Sunset on The Lakeshore<\/p>\n

29.\u00a0Ice Climb a frozen waterfall<\/p>\n

30. See the Soo Locks<\/p>\n

31. Hike Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore<\/p>\n

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32. Camp in a Hammock<\/p>\n

33. Road-trip around “The Thumb”<\/p>\n

34. Spend the night at Big Bay Point Lighthouse<\/p>\n

35. Go Mushroom Hunting<\/p>\n

36. Sled at the Highlands Castle in Canadian Lakes<\/p>\n

37. Get Stranded on South Manitou Island<\/p>\n

38. Go to Hell<\/p>\n

39. Bike around Mackinac Island<\/p>\n

40.\u00a0Bathe in a waterfall in Munising<\/p>\n

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41. Visit Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park<\/p>\n

42. Tour the Historic Ghost Town of Fayette<\/p>\n

43. Snowboard\/Ski At a Town Resort\u00a0<\/p>\n

44. Rent a Cottage “Up North”<\/p>\n

45. Spend a Weekend Off-The-Grid<\/p>\n

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PRINTABLE MICHIGAN BUCKET LIST<\/h2>\n

Purchase the downloadable and printable version of The Michigan Bucket list on my Etsy shop here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How Many Items Have You Completed on The Michigan Bucket List? What is Your Favorite Item On The List?<\/h3>\n

Find me on Facebook<\/a> (shaleewandersblog), Instagram and Twitter to follow along with my adventures through The Mitten (@Shaleewanders) and subscribe to be sure to get the most update-to-date information on the newest posts!<\/p>\n

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At any given moment, Shalee is either lost, hunting for ice cream, or obsessively planning her next adventure.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> and her partner, Josh. Learn more about her here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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