Huron-Manistee National Forests

The Huron-Manistee National Forests comprises almost a million acres for hiking, boating, ORV riding, and camping, as well as a myriad of winter activities. The Loda Lake National Wildflower Sanctuary features a self-guided trail exploring wild columbine, pitcher plant, and more, a draw for butterflies and birds. The Pere Marquette River runs through here perfect for swimming and waterside picnics, boating, and fly fishing for steelhead, trout and salmon. Walk part of the longest hiking trail in the US. The North Country Trail was created in 1980 and travels 4,600 miles through 7 states from New York to North Dakota. One thousand miles pass through Michigan. There is a day use fee or use your America the Beautiful Pass.