From the wilderness areas of the Upper Peninsula--including Isle Royale National Park and Porcupine Mountain--to the High Country Pathway through Pigeon River State Forest in the Lower Peninsula and to the 875-mile North Country Trail, this guide offers the spectrum of hiking adventures.

For lighthouse lovers in the Midwest, here is a charming guide to Michigan's lighthouses--nearly fifty of them--situated on three Great Lakes. It offers not only history and travel information but also a beautiful full-color souvenir of the state. Profiles of each lighthouse include history, a detailed description of the structure, complete practical information for travelers, and at least one color photograph. From the most highly respected source of lighthouse books.

This book overs 40 of the best trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing in the state of Michigan, spread throughout both the Upper Penninsula and the Lower Penninsula.

Guides the reader to the most exciting kayaking to be found on the Western Great Lakes. Full descriptions and maps for 49 trips, each carefully rated so that any kayaker can safely and confidently paddle on these inland seas.

Describes fifty of the best hikes in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula.

These ten gripping tales of the Michigan Wolverines, the winningest football program in Division I college football history, vividly express this storied tradition of innovative men with vision, special players able to elevate their play and that of their teammates, and teams that rose to the challenge when all the odds appeared stacked against them.

Detailed descriptions and maps of forty of the best bicycle rides in Michigan, from easy afternoon jaunts to multi-day tours.

A celebration for residents and a field guide for the uninitiated, this delightful book highlights the beloved customs, traits, recipes, and places that make Michigan a state apart.
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The glaciers that advanced and then receded through the Great Lakes region shaped Michigan�s terrain and soil in ways that challenge and sometimes confound modern-day gardeners. Michigan today has 450 varieties of soil! Before they can garden successfully, Michigan gardeners need to know what soil they have and how to address its shortcomings�and do that within the limitations of the state�s climate and northern growing season. This book explains how Michigan gardeners can lengthen their growing seasons through careful plant selection, exploiting microclimates, and using season-extending products. Chapters focus on lawns, vegetables, flowers, and trees, plant diseases, and invasive plants.

25 drives that highlight the natural and cultural history of the land. Stories and facts about the people, natural environment and region to enchance your travels.

The most complete and up-to-date guide available to canoeing and paddling destinations in Michigan. Includes more than 70 whitewater and flatwater trips in both the Upper and Lower Peninsulas.