15 outdoor hidden gems in Michigan we bet you didn't know about

By Metro Times editorial staff on Wed, Jun 22, 2016 at 3:56 pm

With summer comes a heightened sense of adventure. Here are fifteen places to venture to in Michigan that you've probably never heard of. Got a favorite hidden spot in the state? Share it with us in the comments.

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Caves of Miners Castle, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore | These breathtaking views are only accessible by kayak. Photo: Facebook, Paddling Michigan

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Tahquamenon Falls, Paradise | No that’s not a typo, this outdoor hidden gem (and state park) is really located in Paradise, Michigan. Photo: Wiki Commons

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Fayette Historic State Park, Upper Peninsula | Here you’ll find a virtually untouched representation of what Michigan looked like in the 1800s. Photo: Flickr, All Things Michigan

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Kitch-iti-kipi, Manistique | The largest natural spring in Michigan is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes. Photo: Wiki Commons

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Arcadia Dunes, Mott Nature Preserve | With less foot traffic than Sleeping Bear, these dunes are the perfect backdrop for a quiet hike. Photo: Flickr

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Isle Royale National Park, Houghton | Located in the heart of Lake Superior lies a little-known state park that features 36 campgrounds around the island. Photo: Instagram, @isleroyalenps

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15 outdoor hidden gems in Michigan we bet you didn't know about

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Mission Point Lighthouse, Old Mission Peninsula | Located just north of Traverse City, this spot features a historic lighthouse and a sprawling beachfront. Photo: Facebook, Mission Point Lighthouse

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Lake of the Clouds, Porcupine Mountains | Amidst the Porcupine Mountains lies the Lake of the Clouds, which can be viewed from a boardwalk lookout. Photo: Joe Kaufman

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Whitefish Bay, Chippewa County | Located in the Upper Peninsula, Whitefish Bay serves as a natural barrier between Michigan and Canada. Photo: Wiki Commons

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Blackrocks, Marquette | Blackrock is home to stunning views and some of the best cliff jumping in the state. Photo: mymichigantrips.com

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Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Paradise | Here you’ll find everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Lake Superior’s “Shipwreck Coast,” which includes at least 200 sunken ships. The Edmund Fitzgerald is located just 15 miles off the shore of the museum. Photo: Facebook, Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum

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Point Abbeye’ | upnorthmichigan.com calls this one of the “most beautiful spots in Michigan that most casual travelers have never heard of.” There are different hiking trails that all lead to the Point, and the views are worth the journey. Photo: Vimeo, Ron Rademacher

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Ocqueoc Falls, Millersburg | The scenery is beautiful and the water is clear, making it the perfect place to spend an afternoon. Photo: Trip Advisor user Jeri H.

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