Making Waves Beach Cottage Adventures
Outdoor adventure
Scenic views of Lake Michigan and hiking trails throughout. Sand dunes, wooded trails, and a public access beach along Lake Michigan. A quick 5 minute drive away.
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Muskegon State Park Blockhouse
462 N Scenic DrScenic views of Lake Michigan and hiking trails throughout. Sand dunes, wooded trails, and a public access beach along Lake Michigan. A quick 5 minute drive away.
Adventure awaits with zip lining, wheeled luge, archery, and hiking trails all in one location. Book tickets online. Take advantage of the miles of hiking trails out to Lost Lake and Blockhouse hill. Just a 5 minute drive from the cottage.
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Muskegon State Park Blockhouse
462 N Scenic DrAdventure awaits with zip lining, wheeled luge, archery, and hiking trails all in one location. Book tickets online. Take advantage of the miles of hiking trails out to Lost Lake and Blockhouse hill. Just a 5 minute drive from the cottage.
Seasonal adventure Park including winter sports such as lighted cross country ski trails, snowshoeing, luge track, ice hockey, skating rink, and ice-skating trail throughout the woods. There’s also a lodge with light refreshments and outdoor bonfires. Fun for the entire family. A quick 5 minute drive away.
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Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
462 N Scenic DrSeasonal adventure Park including winter sports such as lighted cross country ski trails, snowshoeing, luge track, ice hockey, skating rink, and ice-skating trail throughout the woods. There’s also a lodge with light refreshments and outdoor bonfires. Fun for the entire family. A quick 5 minute drive away.
Paved bicycle pedestrian path with multiple nearby trailheads. The River Road trailhead is located about 7 minutes east. Take a ride up to Country Dairy Farm for a delicious meal and enjoy their famous chocolate milk. Visit their country store with fresh Michigan made meats, cheeses, and gifts.
Fred Meijer Berry Junction Trail
Fred Meijer Berry Junction TrailPaved bicycle pedestrian path with multiple nearby trailheads. The River Road trailhead is located about 7 minutes east. Take a ride up to Country Dairy Farm for a delicious meal and enjoy their famous chocolate milk. Visit their country store with fresh Michigan made meats, cheeses, and gifts.
A reasonably priced 18-hole golf course. Close enough to drop the kids off at Michigan Adventure and hit some golf balls!
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Hickory Knoll Golf Course
3065 Alice StA reasonably priced 18-hole golf course. Close enough to drop the kids off at Michigan Adventure and hit some golf balls!
Whether visitors are seeking a serene walk or snowshoe through the woods, a heart pounding two-hour mountain bike adventure, a 10k trail run, or a pristinely groomed fatbike trail, the Mosquito Creek Trails will be the regions go to MULTI-use trail system. The 500-acre project in central Muskegon County is highlighted by the forested valley of Mosquito Creek. This collaborative recreation improvement project is spearheaded by Muskegon County and Michigan’s Edge Mountain Biking Association. Premier trail professionals have designed sustainable trails for all interest and skill levels of trail users. The trail system will includes nearly 12 miles of trails that accommodate all skill levels. About a 30 minute drive east from the cottage.
Mosquito Creek Trails
2190 Maple Island RdWhether visitors are seeking a serene walk or snowshoe through the woods, a heart pounding two-hour mountain bike adventure, a 10k trail run, or a pristinely groomed fatbike trail, the Mosquito Creek Trails will be the regions go to MULTI-use trail system. The 500-acre project in central Muskegon County is highlighted by the forested valley of Mosquito Creek. This collaborative recreation improvement project is spearheaded by Muskegon County and Michigan’s Edge Mountain Biking Association. Premier trail professionals have designed sustainable trails for all interest and skill levels of trail users. The trail system will includes nearly 12 miles of trails that accommodate all skill levels. About a 30 minute drive east from the cottage.
Designated snowmobile trails near the cottage. Look for area maps on the Michigan DNR site.
Snowmobile Trail
Snowmobile TrailDesignated snowmobile trails near the cottage. Look for area maps on the Michigan DNR site.
Sailing school open to the public. Check out their extensive events list on the website. https://wlsailingschool.com/
White Lake Sailing School
6748 S Shore DrSailing school open to the public. Check out their extensive events list on the website. https://wlsailingschool.com/
A 17 acre property located on the eastern side of Muskegon Lake. The preserve is home to trails, a wetland walkway, and paved bike trail that connects to downtown Muskegon.
Muskegon Lake Nature Preserve
2529 Lake AveA 17 acre property located on the eastern side of Muskegon Lake. The preserve is home to trails, a wetland walkway, and paved bike trail that connects to downtown Muskegon.
Located very close by, a short 2 mile trail through the woods. Easy and short in terms of difficulty. An easy hiking trail that can be enjoyed by the entire family.
Anderson Woods Nature Preserve
3943 Simonelli RdLocated very close by, a short 2 mile trail through the woods. Easy and short in terms of difficulty. An easy hiking trail that can be enjoyed by the entire family.
A 20 minute drive from the cottage. Lots of activities here. Check the website for a full list.
YMCA Camp Pendalouan
1243 E Fruitvale RdA 20 minute drive from the cottage. Lots of activities here. Check the website for a full list.
A Boy Scout camp with seasonal mountain bike trails. A popular spot for locals. Located 30 minutes away from the cottage.
Owasippe Scout Reservation
9900 Russell RdA Boy Scout camp with seasonal mountain bike trails. A popular spot for locals. Located 30 minutes away from the cottage.
SUP and Kayak rentals available here that flows down Muskegon River into Muskegon Lake.
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Putters Creek Mini Golf & Go karts
40 N CausewaySUP and Kayak rentals available here that flows down Muskegon River into Muskegon Lake.
Learn to Luge this winter! Our luge track is one of only two publicly accessible tracks in the country and offers an Olympic thrill for all ages.
Muskegon Luge coaches will provide all the gear and teach you how to slide.
Read more about our track and purchase your "Learn to Luge" tickets on our website.
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Muskegon Winter Sports Complex
462 N Scenic DrLearn to Luge this winter! Our luge track is one of only two publicly accessible tracks in the country and offers an Olympic thrill for all ages.
Muskegon Luge coaches will provide all the gear and teach you how to slide.
Read more about our track and purchase your "Learn to Luge" tickets on our website.
Kiteboarding is very popular in West Michigan on Lake Michigan in all
Seasons. Great areas at Muskegon State Park & Pere Marquette.
West Michigan Kiteboarding
Kiteboarding is very popular in West Michigan on Lake Michigan in all
Seasons. Great areas at Muskegon State Park & Pere Marquette.
Food scene
Located a short 1/4 mile walk down the road. A great place to relax with reasonably priced pub food. Recently remodeled with multiple televisions, a pool table, stocked bar, and occasional live music. Family friendly location.
Red Rooster Tavern
2998 N Scenic DrLocated a short 1/4 mile walk down the road. A great place to relax with reasonably priced pub food. Recently remodeled with multiple televisions, a pool table, stocked bar, and occasional live music. Family friendly location.
Two local favorite American restaurants, Hobo’s Tavern and Handsome Hobo, are located 12 minutes away. Reasonably priced good food and full bar with seasonal outdoor patio seating. An indoor shuffleboard game and multiple televisions to keep everyone entertained.
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Hobo's Tavern
1411 Whitehall RdTwo local favorite American restaurants, Hobo’s Tavern and Handsome Hobo, are located 12 minutes away. Reasonably priced good food and full bar with seasonal outdoor patio seating. An indoor shuffleboard game and multiple televisions to keep everyone entertained.
Local favorite boat in restaurant & bar on Bear Lake channel which flows from Muskegon Lake. Family friendly location and local favorite for feeding the local ducks. Seasonal outdoor patio seating. An 8 minute drive away.
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Thrasher's Bear Lake Tavern
360 Ruddiman DrLocal favorite boat in restaurant & bar on Bear Lake channel which flows from Muskegon Lake. Family friendly location and local favorite for feeding the local ducks. Seasonal outdoor patio seating. An 8 minute drive away.
Quaint historic ice cream parlor with seasonal outdoor patio seating with fish ponds. Intimate seating in a garden like setting. Grab a sandwich or ice cream at this family favorite. A 10 minute drive away.
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Pekadill's
503 S Mears AveQuaint historic ice cream parlor with seasonal outdoor patio seating with fish ponds. Intimate seating in a garden like setting. Grab a sandwich or ice cream at this family favorite. A 10 minute drive away.
Local favorite with unique menu items & to go drinks. Televisions, a fireplace, and seasonal outdoor seating. A 12 minute drive from the cottage.
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Lefty & Romos' Bar and Grill
1985 Holton RdLocal favorite with unique menu items & to go drinks. Televisions, a fireplace, and seasonal outdoor seating. A 12 minute drive from the cottage.
Breakfast place in a relaxed atmosphere. Large portions & reasonably priced. An 8 minute drive away.
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Steak 'N Egger
1535 Holton RdBreakfast place in a relaxed atmosphere. Large portions & reasonably priced. An 8 minute drive away.
Experience Nordic cuisine and an extensive selection of wine from around the world. The new popular sport of Axe throwing is located in the back of the restaurant. Reservations are recommended.
The Valkyrie
1900 Ruddiman DriveExperience Nordic cuisine and an extensive selection of wine from around the world. The new popular sport of Axe throwing is located in the back of the restaurant. Reservations are recommended.
Located downtown with a complete bar. Great food and reasonably priced.
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794 Kitchen & Bar
794 Pine StreetLocated downtown with a complete bar. Great food and reasonably priced.
Located downtown, great breakfast menu. A local favorite. Check online for hours of operation, it may not be open on weekends.
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Carmen's Cafe
878 Jefferson StLocated downtown, great breakfast menu. A local favorite. Check online for hours of operation, it may not be open on weekends.
Located in the same building as 794 Grill, The Rake Beer Project and Aldea's coffee shop is this cool speakeasy. A little pricey but an intimate bar allows you to enjoy the atmosphere while having a beverage.
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Capone’s Speakeasy & Pizzeria
794 Pine StLocated in the same building as 794 Grill, The Rake Beer Project and Aldea's coffee shop is this cool speakeasy. A little pricey but an intimate bar allows you to enjoy the atmosphere while having a beverage.
Authentic Italian food in a shipping container!! People rave about the food here. Located in Downtown Muskegon.
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Nipote's Italian Kitchen
98 W Clay AveAuthentic Italian food in a shipping container!! People rave about the food here. Located in Downtown Muskegon.
Great, reasonably priced food. Get there early as they may run out!! Located in Downtown Whitehall.
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The Gnarly Heifer
306 East Colby StreetGreat, reasonably priced food. Get there early as they may run out!! Located in Downtown Whitehall.
The Broken Egg Breakfast
Great breakfast place located about 7 miles away.
Social life
Muskegon social district with many restaurants, bars, festivals, theater, convention center, arena, splash pad, shopping, farmers market & museums in a walkable area that connects with the Muskegon Lake shoreline and a pedestrian & bicycle paved path. A specific cup purchased at designated downtown bars allows walking throughout the area while drinking alcohol.
Downtown Muskegon - Historical Landmark
Shoreline DriveMuskegon social district with many restaurants, bars, festivals, theater, convention center, arena, splash pad, shopping, farmers market & museums in a walkable area that connects with the Muskegon Lake shoreline and a pedestrian & bicycle paved path. A specific cup purchased at designated downtown bars allows walking throughout the area while drinking alcohol.
 Beachy atmosphere with live music, dancing, and great seafood. Gets busy during the summer months. It sits on a marina with the availability to boat in. A fun spot for locals and out of towners. Great food.
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Dockers Restaurant
3505 Marina View Point Beachy atmosphere with live music, dancing, and great seafood. Gets busy during the summer months. It sits on a marina with the availability to boat in. A fun spot for locals and out of towners. Great food.
Beach bar featuring nightly live music with beach dancing, beach games, and great food. Great for large groups as it seats many people. Outdoor and indoor seating available. A local favorite. Seasonal location.
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The Deck
1601 Beach StBeach bar featuring nightly live music with beach dancing, beach games, and great food. Great for large groups as it seats many people. Outdoor and indoor seating available. A local favorite. Seasonal location.
Parties in the Park is a weekly outdoor concert hosted in Hackley Park, Downtown Muskegon. A fund raiser event for the entire community to enjoy free of charge. It occurs every Friday night from 5-9pm in the summer months June, July, and August. Kids activities, live music, food, and drinks are sold.
Park Hackley
350 W Webster AveParties in the Park is a weekly outdoor concert hosted in Hackley Park, Downtown Muskegon. A fund raiser event for the entire community to enjoy free of charge. It occurs every Friday night from 5-9pm in the summer months June, July, and August. Kids activities, live music, food, and drinks are sold.
Socibowl by Pigeon Hill
Sightseeing
Hop on the Aquastar and take a fun theme ride on Muskegon Lake through the channel to Lake Michigan. Weekend rates at $34. Live music, cash bar, and light snacks offered. Located downtown Muskegon about a 20 minute drive from the cottage.
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Aquastar Cruises
560 Mart StHop on the Aquastar and take a fun theme ride on Muskegon Lake through the channel to Lake Michigan. Weekend rates at $34. Live music, cash bar, and light snacks offered. Located downtown Muskegon about a 20 minute drive from the cottage.
Walkable social district with bars, restaurants, shopping & sightseeing along the Muskegon Lake shoreline.
Downtown Muskegon - Historical Landmark
Shoreline DriveWalkable social district with bars, restaurants, shopping & sightseeing along the Muskegon Lake shoreline.
Nationally renowned veterans museum in downtown Muskegon. Special events like Movies on the Deck and Yoga on the ship. Check the website for events.
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USS LST 393
560 Mart StNationally renowned veterans museum in downtown Muskegon. Special events like Movies on the Deck and Yoga on the ship. Check the website for events.
Tours available on this World War II submarine which is the most decorated still available to be seen. Tours available and overnights can be scheduled. Check the website for events.
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Muzeum okrętu podwodnego USS SILVERSIDES
1346 Bluff StTours available on this World War II submarine which is the most decorated still available to be seen. Tours available and overnights can be scheduled. Check the website for events.
Standing 48 feet high it’s the largest in the world. The gateway to downtown Montague where you will find an historic ice cream shop, quaint shops, a brewery, and more.
World's Largest Weathervane
Thompson StreetStanding 48 feet high it’s the largest in the world. The gateway to downtown Montague where you will find an historic ice cream shop, quaint shops, a brewery, and more.
Opened in 1890, a gift from lumber baron Charles Hackley. Massive stained-glass windows, spiral staircases, and glass floors are just a few of the architectural works in this building. Not to mention all the books & educational events and programs.
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Hackley Public Library
316 W Webster AveOpened in 1890, a gift from lumber baron Charles Hackley. Massive stained-glass windows, spiral staircases, and glass floors are just a few of the architectural works in this building. Not to mention all the books & educational events and programs.
Beaches & Lakes
A great beach for sunbathing & swimming located just 5 miles south of the cottage. The park features two campgrounds, a swimming beach, pavilion bath house, restrooms, hiking trails, scenic views of large sand dunes and the Lake Michigan shoreline. Located south of the Muskegon Lake Channel lighthouse it's the perfect beach for bigger groups looking to spread out for beach soccer or frisbee. Campers pull up here for the day. Picnic tables and charcoal grills are available. Enjoy the sunset while you're here. Purchase an annual Michigan passport sticker for around $25 to enjoy all of Michigan state parks.
Muskegon State Park beach campground
481 North Scenic DriveA great beach for sunbathing & swimming located just 5 miles south of the cottage. The park features two campgrounds, a swimming beach, pavilion bath house, restrooms, hiking trails, scenic views of large sand dunes and the Lake Michigan shoreline. Located south of the Muskegon Lake Channel lighthouse it's the perfect beach for bigger groups looking to spread out for beach soccer or frisbee. Campers pull up here for the day. Picnic tables and charcoal grills are available. Enjoy the sunset while you're here. Purchase an annual Michigan passport sticker for around $25 to enjoy all of Michigan state parks.
This park is located just 3 miles north of the cottage. A day use park great for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing, picnics, seasonal hunting, and kids (and parents) love it!! The Duck Lake shallow area near the bridge is great for skimboards, floaties, and sandcastles. It also has hiking trails, a designated boat launch, and a reservable private pavilion for gatherings.
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Duck Lake State Park
4733 N Scenic DrThis park is located just 3 miles north of the cottage. A day use park great for boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing, picnics, seasonal hunting, and kids (and parents) love it!! The Duck Lake shallow area near the bridge is great for skimboards, floaties, and sandcastles. It also has hiking trails, a designated boat launch, and a reservable private pavilion for gatherings.
A nice lake to charter a boat or pontoon or take sailing lessons at White Lake Yacht Club. White Lake flows into Lake Michigan which makes it a perfect boating experience. Great for fishing and boat watching along the channel.
White Lake
A nice lake to charter a boat or pontoon or take sailing lessons at White Lake Yacht Club. White Lake flows into Lake Michigan which makes it a perfect boating experience. Great for fishing and boat watching along the channel.
About a 30 minute drive down to the public beach in Muskegon. A large sunbathing area, playgrounds, a restaurant, and many rental opportunities for paddleboards, windsurfing, and jet skis.
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Park Pere Marquette
3510 Channel DrAbout a 30 minute drive down to the public beach in Muskegon. A large sunbathing area, playgrounds, a restaurant, and many rental opportunities for paddleboards, windsurfing, and jet skis.
Meinert Park is an expansive 182 acre waterfront park featuring rolling dunes, hiking, and spectacular views of Lake Michigan. Large, quiet beach for sunbathing, fishing, and hiking. Located about 30 minutes north of the cottage. 10 minutes north of this beach is Old Channel Inn restaurant.
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Muskegon County Parks
8390 Meinert Park RdMeinert Park is an expansive 182 acre waterfront park featuring rolling dunes, hiking, and spectacular views of Lake Michigan. Large, quiet beach for sunbathing, fishing, and hiking. Located about 30 minutes north of the cottage. 10 minutes north of this beach is Old Channel Inn restaurant.
Performing Arts & Theater
An historic performing arts center located in downtown Muskegon. Check the website for upcoming performances.
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Frauenthal Center
425 W Western AveAn historic performing arts center located in downtown Muskegon. Check the website for upcoming performances.
Offering fine arts & entertainment since 1916. Family movie nights for 1$ and gentle yoga classes offered. Check the online schedule of events. A 15 minute drive away located north in Whitehall.
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Howmet Playhouse
304 N Mears AveOffering fine arts & entertainment since 1916. Family movie nights for 1$ and gentle yoga classes offered. Check the online schedule of events. A 15 minute drive away located north in Whitehall.
Located 30 minutes away. Check the website for a full listing of activities.
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Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
300 E Crystal Lake RdLocated 30 minutes away. Check the website for a full listing of activities.
Beach Road Trips
Short road trips less than an hour from the vacation home.
Pere Marquette Beach is a large beach with paid parking spots. Rentals available for jet skis, paddle boarding & wind surfing. A large playground & beach volleyball courts are located right on the beach. A short walk down is a large beach bar & restaurant “The Deck” which is a local summertime favorite. Live music & dancing most nights on the beach. There is a US Coast Guard Station with walkable pier to a naval museum. It's a great place to boat watch on the channel. The Muskegon Cross Lake Ferry can be seen here in the channel. It’s a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
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Park Pere Marquette
3510 Channel DrPere Marquette Beach is a large beach with paid parking spots. Rentals available for jet skis, paddle boarding & wind surfing. A large playground & beach volleyball courts are located right on the beach. A short walk down is a large beach bar & restaurant “The Deck” which is a local summertime favorite. Live music & dancing most nights on the beach. There is a US Coast Guard Station with walkable pier to a naval museum. It's a great place to boat watch on the channel. The Muskegon Cross Lake Ferry can be seen here in the channel. It’s a 30 minute drive from the cottage.
Very busy location but a great place to watch boats come through the channel. A busy beach & difficult at times to find parking during the summer. A musical fountain plays nightly. The Grand Haven Coast Guard event is very busy but has a lot to offer. Located 35 minutes south of the vacation house. Refer to my Grand Haven guidebook for more information.
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Grand Haven State Park
1001 S Harbor DrVery busy location but a great place to watch boats come through the channel. A busy beach & difficult at times to find parking during the summer. A musical fountain plays nightly. The Grand Haven Coast Guard event is very busy but has a lot to offer. Located 35 minutes south of the vacation house. Refer to my Grand Haven guidebook for more information.
The Silver Lake Sand Dunes consist of 2,000 acres of the most incredible sand dunes. Watch daredevil drivers zoom around, rent a vehicle yourself, or take a Mac Woods guided tour. Kids love to race remote control cars here. Located 45 minutes north of the cottage.
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Mac Wood's Dune Rides
629 N 18th AveThe Silver Lake Sand Dunes consist of 2,000 acres of the most incredible sand dunes. Watch daredevil drivers zoom around, rent a vehicle yourself, or take a Mac Woods guided tour. Kids love to race remote control cars here. Located 45 minutes north of the cottage.
Pentwater is a sleepy beach town with beachfront camping. A large playground & walk up food area all on a pedestrian boardwalk. A short drive to a quaint downtown shopping area. Located about 50 minutes from the cottage.
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Park stanowy Mears
400 W Lowell StPentwater is a sleepy beach town with beachfront camping. A large playground & walk up food area all on a pedestrian boardwalk. A short drive to a quaint downtown shopping area. Located about 50 minutes from the cottage.
Extensive hiking trails, river access for tubing, large campgrounds, a busy location with an iconic lighthouse & beach. Located an hour north of the vacation home.
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Park stanowy i kempingi w Ludington
8800 M-116Extensive hiking trails, river access for tubing, large campgrounds, a busy location with an iconic lighthouse & beach. Located an hour north of the vacation home.
The only sand dunes east of the Mississippi where private motorized vehicles are allowed to drive. Silver Lake's ORV area operates from April 1-October 31. 2,000 acres of rolling sand dunes, one of the largest on Lake Michigan. Hike up and watch the dune buggies and trucks tear across the sand. A great place for kids to bring a remote-control vehicle and play in the dunes. Refer to my guidebook on Silver Lake for more information.
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Silver Lake Sand Dunes
1765 North Lakeview DriveThe only sand dunes east of the Mississippi where private motorized vehicles are allowed to drive. Silver Lake's ORV area operates from April 1-October 31. 2,000 acres of rolling sand dunes, one of the largest on Lake Michigan. Hike up and watch the dune buggies and trucks tear across the sand. A great place for kids to bring a remote-control vehicle and play in the dunes. Refer to my guidebook on Silver Lake for more information.