Stretching along 140 miles of freshwater coastline, Michigan’s Thumbcoast presents a dynamic landscape waiting to be explored. You can wander through tranquil nature preserves on the mainland and Harsens Island, including one of the world’s largest freshwater deltas at its southern edge. As you head north, you can take a narrated cruise, see breathtaking views, sunbathe on a beach, and fall in love with the gorgeous blue waters. At the tip of the Thumbcoast, you’ll find unique rock formations, long stretches of beaches for sunrises and sunsets, and windswept sandy dunes. This is a place where trails don’t just stay on land. Paddle through quiet inlets, dive into underwater shipwrecks, or bike rolling paths that hug the lakeshore. From inland waterways to open lake sunrise horizons, the adventure is yours to shape. Choose your adventure and set your pace. Discover the land and water trails of Michigan’s Thumbcoast below.
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