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Recommendations for scenic hiking: Magoon Creek, Arcadia Dunes, Old Baldy. | Biking: Big M
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Wellston Arboretum Trail

Wellston Arboretum Trail

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Arcadia Marsh

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Manistee River Trail

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Arcadia Dunes

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Big-M Recreation Area

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Non-Motorized Park

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Orchard Beach State Park

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North Country Trail

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Magoon Creek

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Lake Michigan Recreation Area

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Lake Bluff Farms

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Marzinski Trail

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Arcadia Dunes

Arcadia Dunes
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Magoon Creek Nature Area

Magoon Creek Nature Area
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Lake Michigan Recreation Area

Lake Michigan Recreation Area
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Manistee River Trail

Manistee River Trail
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Manistee Non-Motorized Park

Manistee Non-Motorized Park
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Orchard Beach State Park

Orchard Beach State Park
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Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary

Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary
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Marzinski Trail

Marzinski Horse Trail
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Big-M Recreation Area

Big-M Recreation Area
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ALERT

by | April 17, 2026 | Boating & Harbors, Fishing & Hunting, Media Relations, Outdoors, Rivers & Paddling, Spring | 0 Comments

2026 State of Emergency: Manistee County Flooding Manistee County is currently experiencing significant flooding due to rapid snowmelt and sustained rainfall. River levels have risen well beyond normal conditions, creating serious impacts across the region. Areas near...
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Treks & Trail Hikes

by | April 16, 2025 | First Time Visitors, Must See Manistee, Outdoors, Trails, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

Fresh Air Adventures Discover trails carved from the Manistee National Forest, and vistas along Lake Michigan, find your pathways to outdoor adventures in #MyManistee.Manistee River Trail Enjoy this 11+ mile trail system along the Big Manistee River between Tippy Dam...
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Red, White & Blue Water

by | April 10, 2016 | Events, Fishing & Hunting, Spring | 2 Comments

The piers at the mouth of the Manistee River are most often used for watching spectacular sunsets over Lake Michigan.  But on one weekend in May in Manistee, at dawn and again at noon, there are spectacular sights of a different variety to be witnessed. In...
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Fat Biking the Swedish Fiddle Loop

by | February 8, 2021 | Outdoors, Trails, Winter, Winter Trails & Slopes | 0 Comments

Where we gonna ride today, Dyl? Big M is nestled between Wellston and Manistee in the mighty Huron-Manistee National Forest. A trail head for cross county skiing, snowshoeing, and of course, FATBIKING! Today we are riding the Swedish Fiddle Loop! AKA The Beginner’s...
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Dark Skies and Northern Lights

by | December 15, 2020 | Outdoors, Uncategorized, Winter, Winter 24-25 blog | 0 Comments

 Manistee National Forest/Big M: Just off M 55 between Wellston and Manistee the Big M Recreation Area offers you a beautiful opportunity to experience the clear skies like never before. Big M is a great spot since it is close to the communities, but in the heart of...
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Waterways Of Manistee County

by | November 16, 2025 | Adventure Sports, First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Rivers & Paddling, Summer, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

Paddling Adventure Abounds From casual floats to overnight adventures, the rivers and lakes of Manistee County offer year-round access for exploring waterways of our region.Big Manistee With open water year-round on the Big Manistee River, paddling adventure abounds...
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Fun and Excitement on the Northern Michigan Dragway

by | April 10, 2016 | Adventure Sports, Conversations, Summer | 1 Comment

Drag racing, off-roading, shooting and archery ranges, bicycle cruises, mountain and fat biking, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing and snowboarding: The opportunities for testing the abilities and endurance of humans and machines year-round are endless in...
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Ski Nearby Manistee

by | November 22, 2022 | Adventure Sports, Outdoors, Seasons, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign, Winter Trails & Slopes | 0 Comments

Looking to spend some time on the slopes? Just a 30-minute drive from most locations in Manistee County, you can enjoy a day of downhill skiing or snowboarding at two popular Northern Michigan destinations offering nearly 100 ski runs. Need to gear up? Both regional...
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Hooked on Salmon

by | January 14, 2016 | Fall, Fishing & Hunting, Outdoors | 0 Comments

Salmon fever erupted in Lake Michigan in the late 1960’s. Actually, erupted is an understatement: How about EXPLODED! For many years prior, Lake Michigan fishing was mostly fishing… not so much catching. The lamprey had devastated the lake trout. There...
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Sweet Sounds

by | January 29, 2019 | Beer, Wine & Sprits, Entertainment & Culture, Events, What To Do | 0 Comments

Looking for live music and a place to enjoy a meal or liquid libation while spending time in Manistee County? Well, look no further because there are many places throughout the county where you can catch great local bands and jam along to your favorite...
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