Petoskey State Park

Lake Michigan, one of the largest lakes in the world, offers beautiful beaches and quaint beach towns along its coastlines. This itinerary provides seven days across the Lake Michigan coastline, highlighting some of the best towns, food, and activities. This makes for a great summer vacation, but can also be a relaxing scenic trip in the fall.

A part of our elemental nature means moving with Mother Nature. While living in a van without temperature control for heat, it was natural for us to move north - we found ourselves in Northern Michigan. Michigan was a dream weather-wise and we also found a sense of belonging with old friends, new friends, family, and ourselves. We visited so many beautiful local establishments & found new places for running & cycling adventures. Check out our top recommendations & favorite spots for each city we made our way through. Share your recommendations for our next visit if you have them, we'll add them to our ever-growing list!