We often get caught up in a rut in our daily lives. Wake up, go to work or school, do the shopping, pick up some kids. Make dinner, watch some Netflix, then get ready for bed to do the whole thing over again. Wouldn’t you just love to explore some? Here are some ideas in case you’re in need of changing up your routine.

  1. Pyramid Point, Sleeping Bear Dunes

Jim/Flickr The Pyramid Point Trail is at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and consists of amazing views to check out.

  1. Little Presque Isle

Ann Fisher/Flickr Another UP island adventure, this “crown jewel of Lake Superior” is just seven miles from Marquette.

  1. Onekama to Arcadia on Lake Michigan

https://www.facebook.com/onekamami This peaceful journey takes you through parts of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

  1. Turnip Rock on Lake Huron

Derek A Young/Flickr Admire the geological wonder of this thousands-of-years-old rock formation on Lake Huron.

  1. Beulah

Ken Bosma/Flickr Known as an UP water playground, this trip can be a tranquil lake journey.

  1. Belle Isle, Detroit

“Belle Isle casino and fountain - Detroit Michigan” by Mikerussell at en.wikipedia. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons Urban explorers and families are welcome here to bask in the beautiful island.

  1. Silver Lake Sand Dunes

“Silver Lake Dunes Michigan 2” von Dale Fisher, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Digital Visual LibraryImage pageImage description pageDigital Visual Library home page. Lizenziert unter Gemeinfrei über Wikimedia Commons These dunes have a little something for everyone, whether you’re into off-roading, hiking, or sunbathing.

  1. Groveland Oaks County Park, Holly

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Groveland-Oaks-County-Park/121405287870352 For those of you who want the feel of roughing it outdoors, without the loss of modern amenities like electrical and water hookups. There are a variety of options for you to choose from, whether you’re pitching the tent or wanting an inclusive cabin with the works.

  1. Mouth of Two Hearted River, Newberry

Tina :0)/Flickr Just look at that shoreline and let the breeze ripple off the water and guide you to freedom.

Cool thing about these places, you don’t necessarily have to travel far to experience the perfect little getaway. Tell us though, what are your favorite places to go that bring out the inner explorer in you?

Jim/Flickr

The Pyramid Point Trail is at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and consists of amazing views to check out.

Ann Fisher/Flickr

Another UP island adventure, this “crown jewel of Lake Superior” is just seven miles from Marquette.

https://www.facebook.com/onekamami

This peaceful journey takes you through parts of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Derek A Young/Flickr

Admire the geological wonder of this thousands-of-years-old rock formation on Lake Huron.

Ken Bosma/Flickr

Known as an UP water playground, this trip can be a tranquil lake journey.

“Belle Isle casino and fountain - Detroit Michigan” by Mikerussell at en.wikipedia. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Urban explorers and families are welcome here to bask in the beautiful island.

“Silver Lake Dunes Michigan 2” von Dale Fisher, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Digital Visual LibraryImage pageImage description pageDigital Visual Library home page. Lizenziert unter Gemeinfrei über Wikimedia Commons

These dunes have a little something for everyone, whether you’re into off-roading, hiking, or sunbathing.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Groveland-Oaks-County-Park/121405287870352

For those of you who want the feel of roughing it outdoors, without the loss of modern amenities like electrical and water hookups. There are a variety of options for you to choose from, whether you’re pitching the tent or wanting an inclusive cabin with the works.

Tina :0)/Flickr

Just look at that shoreline and let the breeze ripple off the water and guide you to freedom.

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