by Manistee VB | Jul 9, 2024 | Adventure Sports, Outdoors, Summer, Trails, Uncategorized, What To Do
150+ miles of trails span our county, welcoming you to come explore! Whether hiking or biking, you will find a trail that is just your speed. We have everything from short looped trails for the casual hiker to challenging single-track trails for the avid mountain... by Manistee VB | Jul 3, 2024 | Beaches, Must See Manistee, Seasons, Summer, Uncategorized, What To Do
Explore the Best of Our Beaches Spend a day in the sand in #MyManistee! Every beach offers a different experience when visiting this summer in #MyManistee From the Fifth Avenue Beach with it’s iconic lighthouse and action packed fun in the sand, to the more... by Manistee VB | Jul 3, 2024 | Must See Manistee, Summer, Uncategorized
Fall Top Foodie Stops More Flavor and Time to Savor in #MyManistee! Every single stop is a “must try” when visiting this fall in #MyManistee The Manistee’s foodie scene welcomes you to explore a diverse array of flavors served up by talented chefs... by Manistee Tourism | Jun 28, 2024 | Entertainment & Culture, Summer, Uncategorized, What To Do
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 #MYMANISTEE Live Music at Northern Natural –... 
by Brandon Jensen | Jan 29, 2019 | Beaches, Summer, What To Do
In the City of Manistee, over 130 acres of Lake Michigan sandy beachfront parks straddle the banks of the Manistee River Channel. First Street Beach/Douglas Park to the south, and Fifth Avenue Beach and Park to the north, offer open, accessible concession... 
by Brandon Jensen | Jan 29, 2019 | Adventure Sports, Outdoors, Summer, What To Do
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... 
by Brandon Jensen | Jan 29, 2019 | Events, First Time Visitors, Seasons, Summer
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 you can... 
by Manistee Tourism | Aug 1, 2018 | Fall, Historic Tours, Local History, Spring, Summer, Tours, Uncategorized
Written by: Andrew Allen Growing up in Manistee County somehow the S.S. City of Milwaukee always seemed to hide right in plain sight. I’d drive past the massive (347 foot passenger/railroad car) ferry without really giving it much thought. Finally, sometime in high... 
by Maralee Cook | Mar 22, 2017 | Boating & Harbors, Fishing & Hunting, Outdoors, Seasons, Spring, Summer
There’s fresh water, water, everywhere and even some to drink in Manistee County’s North Coast Region (with a wink and apologies to Samuel Coleridge’s “Rime of the Ancient Mariner”). We invite you to immerse yourself in the laid-back lake life in our enchanting towns... 
by Maralee Cook | Mar 22, 2017 | Adventure Sports, Fall, Featured, Local Parks, Outdoors, Seasons, Spring, Summer, Trails, Winter
If you’re an adventurous explorer, you’ve come to the right place. Our North Woods are in the heart of four-season natural beauty with thrill-a-minute activities. A passionate group of entrepreneurs have developed their own visions to share, creating opportunities for... 
by Manistee VB | Mar 22, 2017 | Fall, Featured, Outdoors, Spring, Summer, Winter
It’s a place you never thought of and the wedding you’ve always dreamed of. It’s the shoreline wedding with soft, sandy beaches and a deep blue water horizon that stretches as far as you can see, or the woodland wedding with rolling hills of green and an open field... 
by Manistee VB | Sep 10, 2016 | Conversations, Fall, Featured, Local History, Summer
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 and every cup... 
by Maralee Cook | May 30, 2016 | Adventure Sports, Conversations, Rivers & Paddling, Summer
Is it the opportunity to catch ‘the big one’, or the wild beauty of the area that keeps anglers returning to Manistee County’s rivers to fish? According to a few of the county’s river fishing guides, it turns out to be a combination of the two.... 
by Maralee Cook | May 25, 2016 | Golf Resorts, Golfing, Summer
Picture this. You’re relaxing with friends on the patio at Arcadia Bluffs Lodge, enjoying the warm sunlight softened by the pastel hues that signal the sunset to come. As you gaze westward toward Lake Michigan, you spot the Scottish bagpiper in full regalia, and... 
by Manistee VB | May 17, 2016 | Seasons, Summer
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... 
by Maralee Cook | Apr 13, 2016 | Beaches, Conversations, Summer
Lake Michigan at the Portage Lake outlet, Onekama, MI : Photo Credit: Al Taylor Boaters who travel the Great Lake Michigan to visit Manistee County know to keep their charts and GPS handy. There are no skyscrapers or tall bridges to eyeball on this section of the... 
by Maralee Cook | Apr 10, 2016 | Adventure Sports, Conversations, Summer
Drag racing, off-roading, shooting and archery ranges, bicycle cruises, mountain and fat biking, hunting, snowmobiling, skiing and snowboarding: The opportunities for testing the abilities and endurance of humans and machines year-round are endless in Manistee... 
by Brandon Jensen | Feb 18, 2016 | Fall, Outdoors, Spring, Summer, Trails, Winter, Winter Trails & Slopes
Nestled in the Manistee National Forest you will find hundreds of miles of marked trails for those who love to hike, bike, or in the winter, cross country ski and snowshoe. Which trail should you choose for your weekend adventure? We suggest the North Country Trail... 
by Maralee Cook | Jan 27, 2016 | Fishing & Hunting, Summer
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 seas and... 
by Manistee VB | Jan 20, 2016 | Beaches, Outdoors, Spring, Summer
Traveling with your four legged companions is becoming more and more of a norm in the travel world, so rest assured that we have places that welcome your pets. A top beach in the Manistee Area would be the North Beach Access. Perfect, out of the way, and typically... 
by Manistee VB | Jan 14, 2016 | Fall, Featured, Spring, Summer
As you are driving north through Manistee County on the beautiful Scenic Highway M-22, you will find yourself “on top of the county” when you reach the Arcadia Overlook (known by some as “Inspiration Point”). When you travel through the quaint... 
by Manistee VB | Jan 14, 2016 | Beaches, Summer
Escape from your hectic schedule, and let our endless miles of beaches, for as far as you can see, 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... 
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