
Canoeing & Kayaking on Michigan’s Lakes & Rivers
The West Michigan area, with many small lakes and rivers to explore, is a popular location for paddle sports.
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One of the best things about Northern Michigan is the fresh goodness of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Various farm markets around the region offer a bounty of the best-
tasting produce around. Shopping for fresh produce is convenient, with many of the local
farm markets open from May until September or October.
Located in Downtown Traverse City between Grand Traverse Bay and the Boardman River. The market is typically open 7:30am-12pm on Saturdays from early May-late October AND 8am-12pm on Wednesdays from early June-late October. Apply by clicking here.
Located between Cottageview Drive and Red Drive at Grand Traverse Commons. The indoor market ise open from early November to late April from 10am-2pm on Saturdays. The outdoor market is typically open from 1-5pm on Mondays, from early June to early October. Both are located on Cottageview Drive, near Trattoria Stella in the Village. Call or text Diana at (231) 620-3585 to register.
Located at the corner of M-31 and M-137 in Interlochen, the Farmer Market & Arts and Crafts Show generally runs from 9am-2pm on Sundays from early May until late October. For more information, call (231) 970-1340.

The West Michigan area, with many small lakes and rivers to explore, is a popular location for paddle sports.

Beautiful color emerges come Fall. Take it all in with an afternoon drive, or stroll, through the many forests of West Michigan.

Hop aboard the Lake Michigan S.S. Badger Carferry! Take the famous cruise across Lake Michigan and experience the Badger and all it has to do!

West Michigan is home to numerous artists with so many different talents. Groovy music, vivid paintings, gorgeous photography, and more!

The colorful attire and crazy antics of the Scottville Clown Band amuse people, but they also have extraordinary musical talent.

Get some fresh air and exercise during those cold winter months when you hit the Pentwater Pathway for cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

The Silver Lake State Park is 3,000 acres and is situated between Silver Lake and Lake Michigan, offering boating, fishing, swimming, & ORV.

Before you make a splash in Lake Michigan, check out the water temperatures for beaches from Manistee, Ludington, Pentwater, and Silver Lake.

The colorful attire and crazy antics of the Scottville Clown Band amuse people, but they also have extraordinary musical talent.

Created in 1980, this trail has 1,000 miles running through Michigan, which also runs through the Huron-Manistee National Forest.

West Michigan is home to numerous artists with so many different talents. Groovy music, vivid paintings, gorgeous photography, and more!