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The Trillium Up North are a Site to Behold
Trillium in the spring. If you don’t know what image that brings to mind then you must visit Northern Michigan in the spring. Trillium are wild, protected flowers that literally cover the forest floor with their delicate orchid-like blossoms. Stunning is the only way to describe it. Acres and acres of Northern Michigan are abloom with trillium during May and the sight is so incredible that drivers often pull their cars to the side of the road to take in the beauty.
Spring is a glorious season in Northern Michigan and when the trillium begin to pop up in the woods, it is official: spring is here. There is so much to do in Northern Michigan in the spring. While the water of Lake Michigan is still chilly, the waters of the inland lakes warm quicker and make perfect destinations for kayaking, fishing, sailing, and boating.
Once the snow is gone, cyclists can’t wait to dust off the bike and take to the many trails or Little Traverse Wheelway which runs between Charlevoix and Petoskey. Hike the many wooded trails in Northern Michigan such as the North Country Trail.
As soon as the golf courses begin to “green up,” golfers can’t wait to try their clubs out after a long winter. Early season golfing in the North Country is delightful and the number of golf courses here gives you a new one to try daily.
And don’t forget morels! These delectable mushrooms appear like magic in the woods of Northern Michigan and morel hunters fight for bragging rights as to who brings home the biggest haul. The morels are so special in Northern Michigan that Boyne City even hosts a Morel Festival.
For those lucky enough to be a “local” and here through the winter months, it is when the trillium begin to pop up in the woods that gives the signal that spring has arrived. The Northern Michigan woods covered with the gorgeous flower is a sight to behold and one that says spring is here and summer is on its way.
Destinations Up North
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Activities & Attractions in Northern Michigan

Young State Park Near Boyne City
Young State Park outside Boyne City is a ‘year round delight for campers, hikers, snow lovers, swimmers and nature lovers.

The Headlands: An International Dark Sky Park
The Headlands, just west of Mackinaw City, is one of six International Dark Sky Parks in the U.S. and one of nine in the world.

Petoskey State Park
Petoskey State Park is one of the premier destinations for campers and outdoor lovers and is tucked away between Petoskey and Harbor Springs.

Cruise the Inland Waterway from Near Lake Michigan to Lake Huron
This Inland Waterway covers 38.2 miles from outside of Petoskey to Cheboygan. Find state parks, fishing, swimming, and more along the way.

Hike and Bike the North Country Trail
The North Country Trail is the longest trail in the U.S. and stretches from North Dakota to New York, passing through Northern Michigan.

Cheboygan Opera House
The elegantly restored Cheboygan Opera House is an acoustically superb, Victorian theatre that presents entertainment of many genres.

Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island
Fort Mackinac is open from May-October and includes buildings restored their original look after the fort’s occupation by the British

Northern Michigan Beaches
Summer’s not summer without a day at the beach and Northern Michigan offers some of the best beaches anywhere.

Charlevoix Circle of Arts
The Charlevoix Circle of Arts is a vibrant, cultural center in downtown Charlevoix that presents six major visual exhibits annually.

Thorne Swift Nature Preserve in Harbor Springs
Wildlife sanctuary Thorne Swift Nature Preserve is located 3 1/2 miles north of Harbor Springs, between Lower Shore Drive and Lake Michigan.