Adventure Sports in Manistee County

Escape from your hectic schedule, and let our 25 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline soothe and calm you. Wiggle your toes in the warm golden sand, close your eyes, breathe deeply and listen to the waves. Our Lake Michigan beaches are considered some of the best in Michigan, and after you visit you will know why.

Miles of Snowmobile Trails

Dragway

ATV/ORV Terrain Park

EXPLORE ADVENTURE IN MANISTEE COUNTY

Enjoy our trails and drag ways!

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Adventure Sport Rental Options in the Area

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Follow the travelers that love Manistee County, enjoy these stories about our incredible outdoor recreation, things-to-do, dining, shopping and unique experiences you will ONLY find here.

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Treks & Trail Hikes

by | April 16, 2025 | First Time Visitors, Must See Manistee, Outdoors, Trails, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

Fresh Air Adventures Discover trails carved from the Manistee National Forest, and vistas along Lake Michigan, find your pathways to outdoor adventures in #MyManistee.Manistee River Trail Enjoy this 11+ mile trail system along the Big Manistee River between Tippy Dam...
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The Twisted Trails of Manistee County

by | February 10, 2016 | Adventure Sports, Conversations, Outdoors | 0 Comments

If spending weekends on ATVs climbing vertical rock walls, barreling through boulder gardens and mud bogs, joining in beat downs, truck pulls, dog parties and winter snow wheeling is your kind of fun, Twisted Trails Off Road Park is the place for you. “We...
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Winter River Fishing in Manistee

by | November 22, 2025 | Fishing & Hunting, Guided Tours, Outdoors, Rivers & Paddling, Seasons, Winter, Winter Alt Campaign | 0 Comments

River fishing the waterways of Manistee County provides an experience rich with stunning scenic landscapes and abundant nature during every season of the year, including the winter months. The frozen riverbeds and snow-covered trees create a serene backdrop for a day...
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Find Yourself in Farms and Forests

by | June 17, 2025 | First Time Visitors, Must See Manistee, Outdoors, Summer, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Welcome to the Farms & Forests region, home to diverse natural resources where you can visit and orchard, explore historic sites, and get out on the water all in the same day. Let us show you how!Paddle the River Start your morning by launching your watercraft on...
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3 Harbors of Manistee County

by | January 27, 2016 | Fishing & Hunting, Summer | 4 Comments

In fair weather in spring, summer and fall, water lovers on kayaks, canoes, paddleboards and PWCs share the Lake Michigan shoreline, harbors and rivers with power boats and sailboats. When the weather gets rough, surfers and kiteboarders navigate swirling...
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Grebe Park

by | February 10, 2016 | Boating & Harbors, Outdoors, Seasons | 2 Comments

Arcadia Lake is a 100-acre, natural beauty gem and Grebe Park, both family- and pet-friendly, offers access to all. Through the park’s association with Manistee County’s Explore the Shores Program, construction of a special fishing platform and launch site...
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Music & Events

by | June 28, 2024 | Entertainment & Culture, Summer, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

Live music and events are not hard to find in Manistee County! Between free concerts throughout the week, community heritage days, and signature events, #MyManistee has a little something for everyone.LIVE MUSIC IN #MYMANISTEEOnekama Concerts in the Park - Monday...
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Generations of Land: Farms in Manistee County

by | September 10, 2016 | Conversations, Fall, Featured, Local History, Summer | 1 Comment

Farming in Manistee County is not just a job for the families who live and work here- it is part of their history and culture. Each individual farming family is unique in its own way, celebrating the traditions of ancestors through each crop they harvest...
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Discover River Country

by | June 17, 2025 | First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Summer, Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Home to 3 major rivers, it isn’t hard to figure out how this region earned its name. Our southern-most region is the ideal destination for those seeking a place to launch their watercraft, anglers looking for a place to cast a line, and hikers and bikers ready to take...
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Waterways Of Manistee County

by | November 16, 2025 | Adventure Sports, First Time Visitors, Outdoors, Rivers & Paddling, Summer, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

Paddling Adventure Abounds From casual floats to overnight adventures, the rivers and lakes of Manistee County offer year-round access for exploring waterways of our region.Big Manistee With open water year-round on the Big Manistee River, paddling adventure abounds...
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