A wonderful lake-side recreational area along the shores of Lake Michigan, Silver Lake State Park deserves a place on your day-trip to-do list. This park is a favorite with ATV enthusiasts who love riding the dunes in one of the only national parks which allows this activity in their 450-acre off-road vehicle area. If you don’t have an ATV you can still enjoy the dunes on a thrilling escorted excursion with Mac Wood’s Dune Rides. Walking or boarding the dunes is another possibility. There is also a long sandy beach for swimming and body-boarding as well as lots of boating activities on the lake and off the beach – canoe and kayak rentals are available at Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery.

Silver Lake State Park, 9679 W. State Park Rd, Mears, MI 49436

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