By Misty Murray
The beautiful state of Michigan, bordering four of the Great Lakes, offers myriad opportunities for travel and getaways. Mostly known as a mecca for boating, fishing, canoeing and other water recreation, Michigan's lake-lined shores, craggy island outcrops, unusual peninsular geography and lush forest foliage presents welcome opportunities for relaxing in nature, especially in summer. With its number of lakes exceeding 11,000, Michigan offers more freshwater coastline than any other U.S. state.
Charlevoix
The resort city of Charlevoix, Michigan, features bountiful activities along four bodies of water: Lake Charlevoix, Round Lake, Lake Michigan and Pine River Channel. The best of the quaint Midwest is showcased in Charlevoix's period Victorian homes, tree-lined streets and sweet gardens, highlighting authentic, old-fashioned Michigan charm.
www.charlevoixlodging.com/index.html
The Henry Ford Museum
Henry Ford, the great legend of American automobile design and manufacture, got his start in Dearborn, Michigan, where this museum is based. Dedicated to celebrating the colorful history of the inventor and the automobile, this popular attraction includes displays, archives and interactive exhibits.
The Henry Ford Museum
20900 Oakwood Boulevard
Dearborn, MI 48124-5029
313-982- 6001
http://www.hfmgv.org/
Harbor Springs
For more than a century, this area of upper Michigan has offered visitors an abundance of water-oriented recreational activities in a beautiful natural setting. In the winter, people months journey to Harbor Springs for skiing, snowshoeing and other winter fun. In the summer, vacationers enjoy fishing, boating and paddling on beautiful Burt Lake.
www.harborspringschamber.com/visitor/
About the Author:
Misty Murray has been writing professionally since 1987. An award-winning, senior advertising copywriter, she's written for major clients in Southern California and Hawaii. As lead writer for a popular Big Island home magazine, she specializes in Hawaii homes and interior design. She has also written for national magazines. Murray holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Los Angeles.
