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LAKE HURON
10. MISSION POINT,
MACKINAC ISLAND
You’ll need to leave the RV be- hind and be transported via ferry
to Mackinac Island. The island is non-motorized and completely walkable, unless you feel inclined to catch a taxi... drawn by draft horses. The beaches here are narrower and rockier, but you can still have a nice dip in Lake Huron. Walk up to Mission Point Resort, which has a huge lawn and lots of Adirondack chairs for sitting and re- laxing. You can go for a swim here, or simply walk the beach looking for rocks to skip. You may even see a Great Lakes freighter passing by.
11. ROCKPORT STATE
RECREATION AREA,
ROCKPORT
One of Michigan’s Dark Sky Pre- serves, the 4,000-acre Rockport State Recreation Area is ideal both day and night. It’s a perfect place to stargaze, view the Northern Lights, and spot a meteor. The beach is rocky, but the water is clear and
almost Caribbean in color. You’ll need to hike in to reach the beach, and regardless of whether it’s AM or PM, you will find yourself in awe of the area’s beauty. Wear sturdy shoes, but don’t forget the swimsuit, either.
12. MICH-E-KE-WIS PARK,
ALPENA
One of the few beaches on our list that resides in a town, Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park is located on Lake Huron just off of State Avenue. A spacious lawn is perfect for yard games or a picnic, and there’s a small playground for the kids to enjoy. Since it’s on the Thunder Bay coastline, the water here is warmer than in Lake Huron. It’s beautiful and a must-see park if you’re in town.
13. OSCODA BEACH PARK,
OSCODA
Beach, splash pad, playground, boardwalk, pier... what else can you want? This wheelchair-acces- sible beach is sandy and wide and only a block away from downtown Oscoda (ice-cream, anyone?). Bring the fishing poles to try your luck off the pier, or sit at one of the picnic tables for lunch or a game of cards.
14. LEXINGTON
STATE HARBOR,
LEXINGTON
Michigan’s east side and Thumb regions don’t see nearly as much traffic as other areas of the state... and that’s part of its appeal, especially for beachgoers. The beach at Lexington State Harbor near the quaint town of Lexing- ton is nice and sandy. There’s a walkable pier as well as a play- ground and restroom facilities.
LAKE ERIE
15. WILLIAM C. STERLING
STATE PARK, MONROE
Michigan doesn’t have much front- age on its fourth Great Lake, Lake Erie. William C. Sterling State Park is really the only beach to visit from this state. Located only an hour from historic Detroit, this state park possesses a one-mile sandy beach, a boat ramp, shore fishing opportunities, and seven miles of trails. There is a playground for
the kids as well as three lagoons, which are always of high interest.
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