Petoskey Beaches & Parks
The Petoskey area of Northern Michigan has parks, waterfront, and riverfront areas that are just waiting to be explored!
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The one acre pond is 65 feet deep, filled with trout, and includes a wheelchair ramp and fishing platform.
A project of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the City of Petoskey and the Miller Van-Winkle Chapter of Trout Unlimited, the lime kiln, spring fed pond is stocked with retired broodstock trout from the Oden State Fish Hatchery.
The waterfront park is a popular Northern Michigan spot a waterfall, marina, Little Traverse Wheelway, picnic area, benches, pedestrian tunnel to the Gaslight District, and more. The pond has been a fixture of Petoskey’s Bayfront park for decades but now it has a different angle for young anglers: fishing!
The Petoskey area of Northern Michigan has parks, waterfront, and riverfront areas that are just waiting to be explored!
A walking tour of Petoskey actually is a history lesson as many of the buildings date from the 1870’s to the 1930’s.
Petoskey is a small community nestled on the shores of Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay and has many activities and attractions to see..
Harris Gardens at North Central Michigan College is a spectacular sculpture garden filled with 26 pieces of vibrant art.
Within the historic Chicago/West Michigan railroad depot in Petoskey, the Little Traverse History Museum is a history filled gem.
North Central Michigan College’s Natural Area in Petoskey includes over five miles of trails that run through unique habitats.
Sailing is a special pastime that often brings friends together in Northern Michigan. And no wonder. The sailing here is wonderful.
A visit to Northern Michigan is not complete without a walk along the Lake Michigan in search of Petoskey stones.
The history of the fur trade in Northern Michigan is captured at Colonial Michilimackinac in Mackinaw City.
Spring brings lots of outdoor activities to Northern Michigan but one often ends up on pancakes: making maple syrup.
This 28-mile scenic highway running between Atwood and Boyne Falls known as the Breezeway draws visitors because it is gorgeous.
Mackinaw City’s Heritage Village lets visitors explore life in the Straits of Mackinac as it was during the era of 1880-1917.
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Acres and acres of Northern Michigan are abloom with trillium during May, only adding to the beauty of spring Up North!
Take a beautiful color tour as you travel under a tunnel of colorful trees along M-119 from Harbor Springs to Cross Village.