By Isabel Prontes
Spring break is one of the most exciting times for college/university students. After all, it is the one week during the spring semester (in March) that students can leave all their educational stress behind and just have some relaxing fun. For students in Michigan (or who simply plan to be in Michigan for spring break), there are a lot of fun activities and things to see during that week.
Parasailing
A great place to go parasailing is Traverse Bay in Traverse City. If you want to experience an adrenaline rush and breathtaking, aerial panoramic views of the world down below (and shimmering, clear blue waters), then a good company to consider using is Traverse Bay Parasail. No prior experience is necessary for parasailing with Traverse Bay Parasail.
615 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49686
Tel: (231-929-7272)
Isle Royale National Park
Isle Royale National Park is in Houghton, and is a beautiful example of Michigan's stunning wilderness. From the wilds of the forest, to moose and wolves, you never know just what you'll come across at this park. This is a good spring break activity if you are interested in hiking, viewing wildlife, exploring shipwrecks, camping (there are thirty-six campgrounds) and boating. For the outdoorsy at heart, Isle Royale National Park couldn't be any better. You can only get to the park by seaplane or boat.
800 East Lakeshore Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
Tel: (906-482-0984)
Keweenaw National Historic Park
Keweenaw National Historic Park is in both Calumet and Quincy, separated by two miles. This historical site is a natural paradise. The park has a history going back 7,000 years of Native peoples mining copper. The copper was then used for the production of tools. There are various heritage sites within this park, such as gold mines. This is a quaint and fascinating look at both Native and copper mining history.
25970 Red Jacket Road
Calumet, MI 49913
Tel: (906-337-3168)
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
The Silver Lake Sand Dunes area in Michigan is a great spring break locale. If you are interested in sunbathing, swimming, water activities and all elements of fun in the sun, this is the place to go. There are countless fun activities to do here, including golfing, jet-skiing, jeep tours and fishing to going on dune and paraflite rides, hiking on scenic trails and even shopping at quaint farmer's markets in the area.
2388 N. Comfort Drive
Hart MI, 49420
Tel: (231-873-2247)
Grand Haven
The Grand Haven area in Michigan is yet another fun beach-type destination in Michigan. From taking a leisurely walk down the bustling Boardwalk and soaking up the sun at any of the beaches around to going boating and engaging in an invigorating game of beach volleyball, this is a completely relaxing, pleasant and charming way to spend a week during March.
1 South Harbor
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Tel: (616-842-4499)
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
