Outdoors in Detroit

Hunter's Point Park

This 9.4-acre spit of land features a loop trail, pebbly beaches & views of Lake Superior.

Copper Harbor, MI|5

Brighton Recreation Area

Sprawling park offers riding, hiking & biking trails, plus water sports, campsites & horse stables.

Howell, MI|5

Nature Preserve

For-Mar Nature Preserve & Arboretum

383-acre preserve since 1970 featuring a visitor center, trails, many woody specimens & a treehouse.

Burton, MI|5

F.J. McLain State Park

This waterfront scenic area with a campground & hiking trails also allows hunting & fishing.

Hancock, MI|5

Seven Lakes State Park

Popular camping park offers 230 acres of shoreline, fishing & trails criss-crossing diverse terrain.

Holly, MI|5

Botanical Garden

Hidden Lake Gardens

755-acre arboretum & botanical garden with collections of rare conifers, hostas & bonsai.

Tipton, MI|5

Straits State Park

Waterfront beach park with many campsites, scenic bridge views, a picnic area & a playground.

St. Ignace, MI|5

Tahquamenon Falls State Park

Several waterfalls draw visitors to this park for woodland hikes, camping & year-round activities.

Paradise, MI|5

Wildlife Refuge

Seney National Wildlife Refuge

Vast wetland-&-pine-forest wilderness, home to migratory birds & the landmark Strangmoor Bog.

Germfask, MI|5

Palms Book State Park

A vast spring with a glass-bottom viewing raft is the focus of this park with a picnic area & shop.

Manistique, MI|5

Hartwick Pines State Park

Sprawling park land covered in old growth forest features rolling hills overlooking AuSable River.

Grayling, MI|5

Oak Park

Grand Ledge, MI|5

Bridge View Park

Peaceful lakeside park offering scenic bridge views, benches, walking paths & restroom facilities.

St. Ignace, MI|5

Waterloo State Recreation Area

Park with campgrounds, beaches, picnic sites, fishing lakes & 47 miles of multi-use trails.

Chelsea, MI|5

Brockway Mountain Lookout

Mohawk, MI|5

Wildlife Refuge

Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

Migratory waterfowl are a highlight of this wetland area with walking trails & a scenic drive.

Saginaw, MI|5