Kayaking is Good Exercise

people paddling a tandem yellow kayak along the cliffs of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Munising, Michigan.

A kayaking vacation with Paddling Michigan will provide you with beautiful views and good exercise, too. Most people can kayak without any special skill or training, so it’s a great activity for the entire family. Even just being outside is good for you.   As watersport participation grows on The Great Lakes, kayaking offers a…

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Fish of Lake Superior

Close-up of a colorful trout being held over clear water at Lake Superior.

Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake by surface area in the world, measuring 31,700 square miles. (That is roughly the same size as South Carolina or Austria!) All that fresh water creates a paradise for those who like to fish.   Because of Lake Superior’s cool temperature, its nutrient and algae content remain very…

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Best Kayak for The Great Lakes

Close-up of a yellow kayak with an Uncle Ducky’s Outdoor Adventures logo resting on sandy beach in Munising, Michigan.

It’s summer in Michigan and everyone wants to enjoy time on the beautiful waters of The Great Lakes State. Michigan boasts 3,288 miles of Great Lakes shoreline, 11,000 inland lakes, and 76,000 miles of rivers and streams. Swimming, fishing, and boating await the residents and visitors of Michigan.   Kayaking and other paddle sports are…

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Celebrate The 4th of July in Munising

Small Town Offers Big Fun   If you are wondering when to schedule your Paddling Michigan vacation, the 4th of July is a great time to visit Munising. Along with the kayaking experience of a lifetime, there will be plenty to do. The quaint town that boasts Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore pulls out all the…

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Being Outside Is Good For You

If you need another reason to plan your Paddling Michigan adventure, now you have one – it’s good for you! More and more research is showing that time outside in nature is one way to keep our bodies and brains happy. When you book a kayaking trip on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior, you…

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Discover Why Grand Island Is So Grand

Grand Island sightseeing cruise boat passing close to sandstone cliffs

Ways to Experience Grand Island   A little over a half-mile off the shores of Munising, MI, sits Grand Island. As part of the Hiawatha National Forest, Grand Island is an extension of the glacier-creation known as Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. Grand Island boasts 13,500 acres of beautiful Upper Peninsula hardwood forest with spectacular sandstone…

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Pictured Rocks Days 2018

Grand Island sightseeing cruise boat passing close to sandstone cliffs and a small waterfall on Lake Superior near Munising, Michigan.

Munising, MI and its Pictured Rocks attract visitors the world over, but there’s one weekend a year the area dedicates to locals – Pictured Rocks Days, also known as Yooper Days. People who live in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, known as “Yoopers,” can enjoy two days filled with activities and family events focused on them. This…

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