Best Things to Do in Central Michigan This Summer

Summer in Central Michigan means lakes, trails, and small-town festivals. Here are our favorite ways to enjoy the season.

Hit the Lakes

Lake Isabella, Canadian Lakes, and Crystal Lake offer everything from quiet kayaking to all-sports boating. Pack a picnic and make a day of it.

Catch a Festival

Mount Pleasant Summer Festival, Alma Highland Festival, and Bay City Fireworks all draw crowds from across the region.

Hike or Bike

The Chippewa River Trail and dozens of state recreation areas put miles of paved and dirt trails at your doorstep.