DESTINATION AMERICA
MICHIGAN - THE GREAT LAKES STATE

MICHIGAN STATE GUIDE

Michigan is a land of sparkling blue waters, untamed wilderness and warm hospitality.  More than 3,200 miles of Great Lakes shoreline define Michigan's boundaries and influence the seasons that support a variety of activities.

Michigan is revered for its vibrant fall colour and bountiful harvest. The multi-hued reds of sugar maples, the sun-inspired yellow of birch and poplar and the deep royal purples of oak splash against the indigo blue of the Great Lakes.  Hundreds of roadside farmers markets and u-pick orchards and more than 30 wineries dot the landscape providing easy access to the season's freshest produce and fruit from the vine.

Lakes, campgrounds, wildlife refuges and nearly 100 state parks and recreation areas are scattered throughout both peninsulas of the state, creating a wide variety of recreational activities. Thousands of miles of hiking, biking and riding trails that thread through millions of forested acres. Michigan also some of the world's best golf courses and more public golf courses - over 800 - than any other state.