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If you are looking for a get-away where you can get out and really DO something, the Sunrise Coast is the place to be. With over 468 miles of multi-use trails and 109 miles of exclusive footpath, you can hike, bike, snowshoe, and ski your way across hundreds of thousands of acres of public land in coastal northern Michigan. Bring your snowmobile and set off for over 450 miles of trails. Discover the network of ORV trails across counties like Cheboygan. Explore the coast and inland lakes and rivers in a boat, canoe, or kayak. Kiteboard in Tawas Bay, parasail on the Straits of Mackinac. Don your scuba gear and explore the shipwrecks of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. Get on the Huron Shores Heritage Route and explore the 300 "Active Adventures" available along the Sunrise Coast!
Places
AccommodationAARONS WOODED ACRES IS A MAJESTIC PLACE WHERE FAMILY FUN IS A STANDARD.
Restaurant and Inn Located on Fletcher Pond
Resort on the Inner Shore of Tawas Point on Beautiful Lake Huron
Amusement ParkA Great Sports and Fun Park Just North of Alpena
Walk With the Dinosaurs near Alpena
Incredibly Fun, Team-Based Laser Tag
A Long Time Alpena Favorite Mini Golf Course
AutoRV Sales & Service
BeachBeach, Playgrounds Pavilions
Bike Shop or RentalRent Bicycles & Explore Alpena's Scenic Bi-Path
Bicycle Shop in Downtown Alpena
Bike Rentals, Sport Shop & Fitness in Tawas City
Alpena's Personal Performance Training Facility
Birding SitesGreenways Birding Trail
Site in Alpena along the Sunrise Coast Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
A site along the Sunrise Coast Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Sunrise Coast Birding Trail Site near Oscoda
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
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Greenways Birding Trail
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Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
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Nature Preserve
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Nature Preserve Saganing
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Nature Preserve
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Nature Preserve on Saginaw Bay
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Greenways Birding Trail
Boat LaunchThunder Bay River Boat Access at Alpena County Fairgrounds
Thunder Bay River Access In Alpena
Boat Launch
Fishing canoe kayak launching
Boat Launch in AuGres
Motorboat, canoe or kayak launching
A place to get your boat wet!
Boat launch, Fishing & Park
Public Boat Launch
Marina & Boat Launch in Cheboygan
Full Service Marina/Boat Launch in Alpena
Kayak Launch at Duck Park in Alpena
Boat Launch and Marina in Standish
Harbor on Beautiful Tawas Bay!
Picnic Area and Boat Launch at North End of Grand Lake
Fletcher Pond and Floodwaters Public Boat Launch
Grand Lake Boat Launch Minutes From Alpena
State Harbor on Hammond Bay north of Rogers City
Harrisville Access Site and Boat Launch
Harbor of Refuge in Harrisville
Hubbard Lake East Bay Access Site - Boat Launch
Boat Launch on the North End of Hubbard Lake
Aceess Site - Boat Launch on Hubbard Lake
Alpena's Long Lake Boat Launch
Enhanced Fishing, Sailing, and Boating
Water Overlook, Boat Launch, Historic Markers....
Public Boat Launch on the Indian River
Protected boat launch with improved ramp located at the mouth of the Ocqueoc River
Boat launch, fishing area
Boat Launch on Saginaw Bay
Beautiful State Recreation Area Minutes From Alpena
Recreational Boating Harbor on Lake Huron with 6 Launch Ramps
CampgroundCampground in Oscoda
Canoe & Camp on the AuSable River - Hot Showers, Convenient Store, Camping Sites and Cabin Rentals
Aloha State Park offers modern camping on beautiful Mullett Lake the center of the Inland Lakes Waterways.
A Convenient And Spacious Campground Right Inside of Alpena!
A Fun Campsite Overlooking Beaver Lake
Campground facility
Campground on the shore of Black Lake
RV Park & Charter
A Great Campground a Few Miles West of Alpena
Fishing, camping, playground, volleyball, tennis & basketball courts
Camping on Cooke Pond
Campground, Day-Use area and public beach.
Campground in the Huron National Forest
State Park Campground on the shore of sparkling Lake Huron
Small, Secluded Campground in the Huron National Forest
Campground & Sports Center in Harrisville
Camp on the Scenic Shore's of Fletcher Pond Near Alpena
Campground on the Shores of Jewell Lake
Private campground with all hookups. Adjacent to Kelly's Venture Inn
Camping Area on Beautiful Long Lake
Campground near Lumberman's Monument Visitor's Center in the Huron National Forest
Rustic Campground adjacent to Ocqueoc River and Ocqueoc Falls Scenic Area
Visit or stay at Old Orchard - one of the largest campgrounds in Northeast Michigan.
Campground nestled in 40 acres of quiet, wooded natural beauty
A Beautiful Camproud Near the Beaches of Lake Huron
Timeshare Campground on the Rifle River
Timeshare campground rental and cabins
Timeshare camping resort
Camp in Pigeon River Country
Campground Near Kirkland Warbler Habitat and Trout Hatchery
Marina, boat launching and campground
County Park on Lake Huron
Peaceful Camping & Canoeing in beautiful Sterling on the Rifle River
Campground on the Rifle River in a Wooded Area
Trail Camp and Trail Head for the Shore to Shore Trail
Seasonal Campground and Canoe Livery
Small National Forest Campground overlooking the Au Sable River.
Camp in a Scenic Wooded Area
A canoe rental and campgrounds for your vacation or relaxation
Campground & RV Park in Tawas City
Rustic Camping on Beautiful Shoepac Lake
Campground, RV Park & Cottages near Hillman
National Forest Campground that accommodates campers with horses.
Campground on the Shore to Shore Trail
Alpena County's Largest Park
Fun Rustic and Modern Camping on Sunken Lake
Your Lake Huron Vacation Destination!
59 sites on 40 acres of peace and quiet with walking trails
Campground and Restaurant on Beautiful Black Lake near Cheboygan
Camp at Beautiful Resort Near Alpena
Campground on the Thunder Bay River in Alpena
A Fun Campground Close to Alpena!
Rustic camping on a popular floodwater
Rustic Campground on small lake
Campground Near East Tawas
DNRE Campground on Van Etten Lake
Campground with Access to the Lost Tamarack Pathway
Rustic Campground near the Rifle River and AuGres River
Camping, Canoeing, Tubing, Kayaking on the Rifle River
FisheriesFish Alpena's Lake Huron on a Guided Tour!
Guaranteed Fishing Charter in Alpena
Fishing waters of northeast Michigan and northern Lake Huron
Your Guide to Inland Fishing in Alpena
Golf CourseA Beautiful 18 Hole Public Golf Course
One of the top 100 Public Golf Courses in the US
18 Holes of Championship Golf
18 hole golf course
Nine-Hole Golf Course
Golf Club Minutes from Lake Huron and the AuGres River.
Golf Course
Three Great Courses....Three Unique Experiences!
Michigan's Oldest Mini Golf located in Alpena
27 Holes in Beautiful Harrisville!
Golf Course
Forested Golf Course in Tawas!
Golf Course
Beautiful 18 Hole Golf Course Open to the Public
Eighteen hole public golf course
18 Hole Golf Course
Eighteen Hole Public Golf Course with Restaurant
Tawas Creek Golf Course is a GREAT value for the visiting tourist!
Beautiful Golf Course Minutes from Alpena
White Pine National Golf Resort has taken the ecologically sound approach to golf course design!
This 18 hole course offers both the beginner and expert an enjoyable and challenging round of golf.
Historic SiteHistoric site - one of the last functioning water-powered mills in the State
Water Powered Sawmill, Nature Trails, Interactive Exhibits
Historic Island Community
One of only a handful of remaining CCC camps in use nationwide
Historic TrailA multiuse trail through Harrisville past historic buildings and recreational sites.
Bicycle and Walking Loop around the Downtown
A Heritage Route Bike Tour to Black River
A Heritage Route Bike Tour to Greenbush & Cedar Lake
A Heritage Route Bike Tour to the Historic Old Stone Church
A Heritage Route Bike Tour to Springport
Heritage Route Bike Tour to Sturgeon Point
LighthouseThe tallest lighthouse on Lake Huron
Visit one of the oldest surviving lighthouses on the Great Lakes
MaritimeCharter Boat service
A Beautiful Waterfront Clubhouse Overlooking Lake Huron at the Alpena Marina
Marina in Cheboygan
Boat Launch
Marina and Club
Fish in comfort .. aboard The BLUEBIRD.
SCUBA Dive Charter
Cheboygan County's Marina, located in the City of Cheboygan
Alpena's Full Service Marina, Open to the Public
Marina in Cheboygan
Boat Launch & Marina
Harbor on Beautiful Tawas Bay!
Custom Lake Huron Dive Charters
Interested in seeing the shipwrecks of Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary up close and personal? Talk to Great Lakes Divers! Offering shipwrecks adventures, retail sales, instruction, and much more.
Learn to SCUBA Dive and Snorkel
Harbor of Refuge
Complete Marina Services between Burt and Mullett Lakes
Tawas Point Harbor
Fishing Hunting and Sight Seeing Charter
Marina in Cheboygan
Water-overlook, boat ramp,benches, historic markers
Full Service Marina on Mullett Lake
Marina in AuGres
Marina & Campground
Natural Harbor in Presque Isle
Recreational boating harbor with 123 boat slips; customs port of entry; six launch ramps
Boat Rentals in Tawas and Oscoda!
We train and supply divers needs!
Charter Fishing - from AuGres to Saginaw Bay
SCUBA Dive Charters
Marina in Cheboygan
Marina on the Shore of Crooked Lake - on the Inland Waterway
Maritime HistoryHeadquarters of the Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Natural FeatureSinkhole 75 Feet Under the Lake Huron Surface!
Nature Area134 acre natural area
A nature preserve with a rich cultural and natural history for hiking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing.
ORV TrailMiles of Off-Road Enjoyment!
Designated ORV Trail. Links with all NE Michigan Snowmobile Trails
OtherBowling Alley
Alpena's premier yoga school
Fourteen lanes. Automatic scoring. Attached to Lighthouse Restaurant & Lounge.
Tawas Bay is not just for summer anymore!
Bicycle Rental in Rogers City
Bowling Alley in Harrisville
Park123-acre recreation area near Lincoln
Camping, Fishing, Boating OPENS APRIL 1st
Great Place to Picnic on Lake Huron
Shaded Park with Spectacular Playground
Huge outdoor park on the shores of Lake Huron
Over 30 miles of trails in a beautiful forest setting.
Park in the Village of Black River
Great Beach on Lake Hurton
State Park with 2,000 feet of sandy shoreline.
Park on Sparkling Lake Huron
Park in Indian River
Beautiful Riverfront Park
Park on the bay in downtown East Tawas
Roadside Park on Grand Lake
Park in Greenbush
Rustic campground along the Sturgeon River
State Park located on the shores of sparkling Lake Huron
270 acres of dynamic natural habitat!
A Fun Nature Park located on an Large Island
Municipal Park in Downtown Rogers City. Kiddie park, bandshell, picnic tables, enclosed pavillion, bathing beach, volleyball courts
Beautiful Riverfront Park
A Beautiful Thunder Bay River Park
Park & Boat Launch
Rustic Campground on the west side of Burt Lake
A Fun and Rustic Park Just North West of Alpena
Public Park with picnic tables, benches, fishing and boat mooring
Great Beach and Park on Lake Huron
Back Country Campsites- Hike in
A Nature Trail System and Spectacular Beach Area South of Ossineke
Riverfront Park and Boat Launch in Downtown Alpena
Large park and campground on Oasis Lake
State park on beautiful Black Lake
Beach Park near Downtown Oscoda
Historic State Park located just north of Rogers City on US 23
Scenic Park on Lake Huron
Park on the Huron Sunrise Trail
Free skate park on the banks of the Thunder Bay River
Park on the Huron Sunrise Trail
A large undeveloped recreation area with a lot of things to explore!
A Fun Island Nature Park
Nature trails and self-guided tours
Half Mile of Lake Huron Shoreline - nearby Fossil Park
Home of the Nautical City Festival Softball Tournament. Outdoor skating rink in the Winter.
Great Beach on the Shores of Lake Huron
Boat ramp, water-overlook, interpretive path
A Fun Park on the Shores of the Thunder Bay River
Wonderful place for family and friends to enjoy!
An International Dark Sky Park on the Straits of Mackinac
Undeveloped State Park with 7.5 miles of Lake Huron shoreline
Great Beach on Lake Huron
Adjacent to Huron Sunrise Trail. Volleyball court, horseshoe court, picnic area
A Roadside Park along the Thunderbay River
Tranquil Park by Wolf Creek
Wooded Park with Hiking Opportunities
Rentals, Outfitters & GuidesYour adventure begins now!
Offers kayaking and canoing trips along the historic AuSable River in northeastern lower Michigan.
Kayak Rental & Sales/Art & Gifts in Indian River
Kayak, Stand Up Paddle Board, and Bike Rentals in Rogers City!
Kiteboarding on Tawas Bay!
Sail 300 feet or 600 feet above the Straits
Kiteboarding on the Sunrise Coast!
Adventure Outfitter in East Tawas - a true outdoor specialty shop.
Canoe, Kayak and Cabin Rentals. Guide Service.
Kiteboarding, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and sailing!
ResortAll-inclusive resort near Lincoln!
Cabins and Canoe Livery
Resort cottages, trailer and tent campground near Hillman.
All-Season Beach Resort on Lake Huron
Beautiful Golf Course and Elk Viewing Sleigh Rides
Scenic View AreaThe largest waterfall in the Lower Peninsula
Shipwreck3-Masted Schooner
Steam Barge
Wooden Car Ferry Barge
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Barge
Wooden Three-Masted Schooner
Wooden Bulk Freighter
Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
2-Masted Schooner
Package Freighter
Steam Barge
Steel Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner Barge
Bulk Freighter
Wooden Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Bulk Freighter
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner
Wooden Three-Masted Schooner
Two-Masted Schooner
Paddle Wheeler
Steam Barge
Wooden Steam Barge
Ocean Vessel
Wooden Steam Barge
Wooden Side Wheel Steamboat
Bulk Freighter
Steel Ocean General Cargo Freighter
Bulk Freighter
Barge
Wooden Two-Masted Schooner Barge
Wooden Steam Barge
Twin Screw Wooden Passenger and Freight Steamer
Two-Masted Schooner
Propeller
Wooden Derrick Barge
Wooden Steam Barge
Ocean Vessel
Bulk Freighter
Two-Masted Schooner
Wooden Bulk Freight Barge
Wooden Steam Barge
Fish Tug
Shipwreck TrailExperience the Great Lakes and their rich history....above and below the waves!
ShopA Spectacular Collection of Stores in Downtown Alpena
Snowmobile TrailSnowmobile Trail System in the Huron National Forest and Mackinaw State Forest
Snowmobile Trail System throught Alpena County
Snowmobile Trail System throughout Cheboygan County
Snowmobile Trail System in Iosco County
Snowmobile Trail System in Presque Isle County
Network of Interconnected Snowmobile Trails along the Sunrise Coast
Sports FacilityRecreational Facility for a Great Variety of Sports and Activites
Health and Fitness Center
Bowling Alley south of Cheboygan
City of Cheboygan's indoor ice pavilion
City Hall & Community Center with elevated walking track
Ice Skating Rink, Hockey Arena and Walking Track
National Bike League BMX Track of Oscoda
Tour Your adventure begins now!
6,500 Mile Tour throughout Great Lakes
One of Four Great Lakes Circle Tours
Multi-City Packaged Tours along the Sunrise Coast!
Michigan Tours
Fishing Charter for Saginaw Bay
TrailA bike path adjacent to US 23 - includes arboretum!
16-Mile City Wide Pathway Great for Walking and Biking - connects city parks & Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary!
A Bike Path along Grand Lake Road connecting to the Lighthouses!
Paved bicycle path
Hiking Trails in Cheboygan State Park that provide access to Lake Huron vistas and rare wildflowers!
Trails great for hiking, skiing, and mountain biking!
Trail offering elk viewing opportunities.
28 mile trail system for hiking and cross country skiing.
Seven miles of loop trails for hiking, mountain biking, and cross country skiing.
Trail along High Banks of the Au Sable River
Over 11 miles of paved trail suitable for biking, roller blading or walking
Guide for Nature & Cultural Pathways in the Mackinaw City Area
10+ Miles of Ski Trails in the Village of Mackinaw City
Trailhead leading to hundreds of miles of beautiful trails...
62-Mile Rail Trail
71-miles rail trail from Alpena to Cheboygan
Northeast Michigan Road & Trail Bicycling Guide
Scenic Wood trails located 5 miles Southwest of Alpena
3,000 Acre Backcountry Experience
National Scenic Byway along the Mighty AuSable River
Trail through Dune Ecosystem
Trail across Michigan from Lake Huron to Lake Michigan
TrailheadA great start point to the Alcona County Heritage Trail
Visitor CenterLumberman's Monument tells the story of the 1800's lumber history.
Water AccessBlueways Water Trail Access Site
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Canoe Rentals & the Oldest Mini Golf Course in Northern Michigan.
38-Mile Inland Waterway Route from Lake Huron to Crooked Lake
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
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Come & Enjoy the AuSable River
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Public Access to Rifle River
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Park with fishing, swimming, and kayak launch
Canoe & Kayak Launching
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
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Fishing and Waterfowl Hunting & Viewing
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Launching access for boats and canoes on the Lower Au Sable.
Blueways Water Trail Access Site
Wildlife Viewing AreaBeach, Boat Ramp, & Wildlife Viewing
WineryWinery & Tasting Room in Au Gres
Active Adventures Events
May, 2018
5/27/2018
June, 2018
6/2/2018
6/29/2018 to 7/2/2018
6/30/2018
July, 2018
7/4/2018
7/13/2018 to 7/22/2018
7/28/2018 to 7/29/2018
August, 2018
8/2/2018 to 8/5/2018
8/10/2018 to 8/12/2018
8/10/2018 to 8/12/2018
8/11/2018
8/18/2018
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