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Outdoor plans from Traverse City

From Traverse City, choose among dunes, rivers, quiet forest, beaches, and northern night skies with current conditions in view.

START POINT4968444.763° N
85.621° W

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Four places near Traverse City

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Traverse City

Brown Bridge Quiet Area

About 10 rough miles

A close-to-Traverse-City Boardman River landscape for quiet trails, wildlife, and low-key fishing access.

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Empire

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

About 22 rough miles

Dunes, Lake Michigan beaches, inland water, and scenic drives with choices for both short stops and full days.

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Grayling

Hartwick Pines State Park

About 47 rough miles

Old-growth pine, interpretive trails, and a strong year-round option when shoreline weather looks rough.

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Ludington

Ludington State Park

About 67 rough miles

Lake Michigan beach, Hamlin Lake, dunes, trails, and lighthouse country make a flexible west-side destination.

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