THE ULTIMATE GREAT LAKES ROAD TRIP

Northwest Michigan is the perfect destination for nature-loving road-trippers. As if painted from a mariner’s dream, it invites legions of boaters, kayakers, and swimmers to enjoy the crystal clear lakes and rivers. Majestic sand dunes, forested hillsides, abundant wildlife, and webs of well-maintained trails populate the rolling landscapes, inviting people of all ages to lose themselves in the environment.

I grew up in Northern Michigan, which means I spent my childhood immersed in an outdoor paradise. Daily drives with friends and family were highlighted by camping trips and escapades to small lakes. My friend’s Winnebago Chieftain and Volkswagen Transporter T3 became the vehicles of our summers. I loved my hometown and the journeys through its surrounding wilderness. Yet, I felt the drive to leave. I spent my college years in California and moved to southern Japan after graduating. There’s no arguing that these departures from Michigan’s geography are alluring; Japan and