US 23 Heritage Route - A Pure Michigan Byway

Mackinac Bridge

Picnic on Lake Huron

Sturgeon Point Light

Mackinac Bridge

40 Mile Point Lighthouse

Alpena Township Nature Preserve

Trumpeter Swans (courtesy Michigan Sea Grant)

Fishing on Lake Huron (courtesy Michigan Sea Grant)

Cheboygan Crib Light

Negwegon State Park

View from the New Presque Isle Light

North Central State Trail

Grecian (Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary)

Defiance (Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary)

Monohansett (Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary)

Riverfront Park in Au Gres

Czaika's Blueberry Farm

Sun, Sand & Fun at the Tip of the Mitt

Colonial Michilimackinac

Standish Historic Depot & Welcome Center

Thunder Bay Theatre in Alpena

Snowy Owl by Ray Kantor

Lake Huron by Nature's Journey Photography

Winter in Northeast Michigan by Nature's Journey Photography

Winter along the Sunrise Coast by Monica Flores-Pruitt

Lake Huron Shoreline

Icy Beauty on Lake Huron near Greenbush - courtesy of Michael Kahn

EB Allen in 100 ft of water

From art to backroads, something for everyone!

A refreshing dip in Ocqueoc Falls!

Charity Island Light

Ocqueoc Falls

Tall Ship in Alpena

Tawas Point Light

Norway Ridge Pathway

Shore to Shore Trail - Michigan Trail Riders Association

Ocqueoc Falls

Swans on the Sunrise Coast

Catching the Sunrise (courtesy of Tom Wdowik)

Lake Huron near Oscoda

Huron Shores Heritage Route: Pathway to the Sunrise Coast!

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Help Prevent the Spread of Coronavirus!

With most recreational opportunities on hold to prevent the spread of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19), it is more important than ever that residents take simple steps to stay safe while enjoying the region's parks and trails. With spring weather arriving and people spending more time at home, the region’s parks and trails have been more crowded than usual lately. We hope you will share these messages with people in your community to help keep everyone safe while enjoying the outdoors:

Maintain the recommended six feet of space from people outside your household for social distancing.
Avoid shared surfaces like playground equipment and close-contact spaces like athletic courts.
Expect limited access to public rest rooms, water fountains, and other facilities or programs.
Be aware of all park or trail rules, like keeping pets on a leash and picking up after them.
Follow Leave No Trace principles when possible, as park maintenance may be more limited than usual.
If you’re not feeling well, it’s best to stay inside and avoid public spaces.