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Outdoor plans from Kalamazoo

Use Kalamazoo as a base for southwest Michigan dunes and shoreline or widen the radius toward central and northern outdoor destinations.

A local planning page by Chris Izworski

START POINT4900742.292° N
85.587° W

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Four places near Kalamazoo

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Holland

Holland State Park

About 46 rough miles

A popular Lake Michigan sunset and beach stop with channel views toward Big Red and an easy-to-understand shoreline focus.

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Sawyer

Warren Dunes State Park

About 58 rough miles

Tall southwest Michigan dunes and a broad beach deliver big lake views within reach of Kalamazoo and Detroit.

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Grand Haven

Grand Haven State Park

About 63 rough miles

A compact Lake Michigan beach with pier, lighthouse, channel, and passing-boat views near downtown Grand Haven.

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Chelsea

Waterloo Recreation Area

About 72 rough miles

A large lake-and-forest landscape with room for a quiet hike, paddle, or fishing stop away from a single crowded focal point.

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