Traverse City
Brown Bridge Quiet Area
About 10 rough milesA close-to-Traverse-City Boardman River landscape for quiet trails, wildlife, and low-key fishing access.
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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
85.621° W
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Four places near Traverse City
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Antrim County
Torch Lake
About 22 rough milesA long, deep northwest Michigan inland lake known for clear water, boating, paddling, fishing, and public access around the Chain of Lakes.
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
About 22 rough milesDunes, Lake Michigan beaches, inland water, and scenic drives with choices for both short stops and full days.
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Hartwick Pines State Park
About 47 rough milesOld-growth pine, interpretive trails, and a strong year-round option when shoreline weather looks rough.
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