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Outdoor plans from Bay City

Start near Saginaw Bay, then compare shoreline, birding, fishing, and forest options without guessing how far the day will stretch.

START POINT4870843.594° N
83.889° W

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Four places near Bay City

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Bay City

Bay City State Park

About 5 rough miles

Saginaw Bay shoreline, wetlands, boardwalks, and migration-season birding create a varied outdoor stop minutes from Bay City.

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Saginaw

Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge

About 18 rough miles

One of Michigan's standout wetland stops for waterfowl, raptors, and seasonal wildlife movement across a broad river floodplain.

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