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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Milestones to plan your trip around

by | January 29, 2019 | Events, First Time Visitors, Seasons, Summer | 0 Comments

One of the most commonly asked questions in any community can often be, “What is there to do around here?” While the answer to that question may vary depending on who you ask, in Manistee County, it’s not too hard to answer as there are several events that...
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Let’s go for a ride!

by | January 29, 2019 | Trails, What To Do | 0 Comments

Grab your bike and let’s go riding... Sometimes, the best areas to ride, are not the formal trail systems in the region. Summer beach rides are a blissful way to go for a ride. Generally winds are lower in the summer so it is easy to cruise along the water...
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In and Around Manistee

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

There is so much more to explore as you discover the areas in and around Manistee. We have created an itinerary of close-to-town and downtown destinations that include iconic spots and unforgettable views that are truly Pure Manistee!Start Your Day with The Painted...
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Drop your paddle board in the water

by | January 29, 2019 | Adventure Sports, Outdoors, Summer, What To Do | 0 Comments

East river floatsOur two Manistee Rivers - Ideal for big groups, kids and people who don’t have a ton of paddling experience that are looking for a true Northern Michigan adventure.The Big Manistee River is wide, and smooth flowing with no rapids or tight...
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Red, White & Blue Water

by | April 10, 2016 | Events, Fishing & Hunting, Spring | 2 Comments

The piers at the mouth of the Manistee River are most often used for watching spectacular sunsets over Lake Michigan.  But on one weekend in May in Manistee, at dawn and again at noon, there are spectacular sights of a different variety to be witnessed. In...
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Golf Manistee

by | April 15, 2025 | Golf Resorts, Golfing, Outdoors, Summer, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

From the spectacular lakeshore vistas of the nationally ranked Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club, to the incredible diversity offered on the 3 courses at Manistee National, come experience the courses that make Manistee a not-to-be-missed Michigan golf destination.PC: Arcadia...
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Riding the Big Bear Butt Cruise

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

Multi-kilometer bicycle cruises, northern Lower Michigan scenery, campfires and camaraderie. It seemed like a success story just waiting to be written for Manistee County native Bob Schuelke. He turned a love of cycling and the community he grew up in into...
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Fishing the Lakes & Rivers of Manistee

by | April 18, 2025 | Fishing & Hunting, Outdoors, Rivers & Paddling, Uncategorized, What To Do | 0 Comments

Fresh Water Fishing at Its Best! Whether you prefer casting on a serene river or prefer a big lake charter, every season of the year brings big fishing adventure in #MyManistee.On the Lakes  Lake Michigan Imagine yourself sitting at the bow of a boat, wind in...
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Great Music, Great People and Summer Concerts

by | May 17, 2016 | Seasons, Summer | 2 Comments

Great music, great people, open air and it’s all free. There are several summer-long concert series that feature a variety of musical genres in Manistee County on different days. Kick back and enjoy! FREE Summer Concerts  Concerts in the Park, Onekama Village...
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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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