Unique experience!…read more If you love off-road riding this is a place you have to give a try. There are rules and permits needed if you bring your own vehicle to ride. We rented so we were able to have that setup and ready for us when we arrived. The dunes are easy to navigate once you are out there. Review the map ahead of time so you are aware of the one way sections. Check out the pictures!

It is breathtaking here. So beautiful. Way too much fun…read more You will need to air down and get into 4L, they provide free air stations on the way out, the line seems long but it goes by fast. Also you will need a 10foot pole attached to the front bumper. They sell them there. I suggest getting the year pass, you will want to come back and play in the sand, trust me. I don't suggest coming here on a busy weekend. The non Jeep people have zero discipline. Almost got hit by a couple of ATV's, why? Because they don't care, unlike us, these Jeeps are our daily drivers. Not rentals. SO just be aware and check alot before you go fast up a hill. The beach is stunning and the water is beautiful. Anyway too much fun!!!

Way! Way! Way! Too expensive! You are not Disney Land, your patrons are not the ultra rich, and…read moreshame on you for forcing the people who visit to dine with you because there are no other options. It was Gordan Food cheap quality. Pack your own food to eat and prevent spite so you can better enjoy your day.

Great experience! Great for the kids! I would say great for kids 5-9…read more Great for 10 and up in my opinion: cabybaras, animals, apple canons, paintball. Many food stands around the farm. Super clean and well maintained. Only place that is a little stinky are the camels that you can ride by the corn maze. Many aesthetic places to take pictures and cute funny cartoony. Expect to spend $200-300 for a family of 4 if you spend all day there.

Today we went to Silver Lake Dunes and rented the RZR from Wild Bill's. It was so awesome! All…read morethe guys were extremely nice and helpful - especially my guy Mike who helped me TWICE - once when I couldn't start the damn thing and when I got stuck at the top of the biggest hill. It was a beautiful day, not busy at all, and super fun! Thanks Wild Bill! And wear the goggles!!!

We just did this adventure yesterday And it was the most fun vacation excursion I've ever done. Way…read moremore fun than snorkeling or scuba diving. Way more fun than skiing or hiking through fountains. This was awesome! I have to say as the driver, this was pushing all of my man buttons and a few times had my wife holding her breath! I can't wait to be able to do it again. Great service, great tour guide... And one wild ride!

The Wolverines do not have 5 point seatbelts... the dunes can be a rough ride, need harness…read moreprotection not just standard seatbelts. Sustained a vertical acceleration/deceleration injury requiring ER visit.

Their 4-seater buggys DO NOT handle even the small sand dunes well. Maybe with 1-2 people they can…read moreperform. They tried to charge me HUNDREDS of dollars for one of the buggy's wheels breaking when I was merely driving straight a FEW MINUTES after I got to the dunes. Ridiculous. The Wolverine machines work better, but go somewhere else. Avoid and find a better rental place.

Nice mountain bike paths - especially for people who want an easy to moderate trail ride. Trails…read moreare very well marked and have several choice of how to ride depending on skill level

Good trails for almost every rider. A bit of sand of course but nothing aggressive. A few…read moreelevation changes but most will enjoy these trails while on your western Michigan vacation.

We went here for a swim with a large group and had a blast. My youngest was a little nervous about…read morethe bigger waves and she and I were able to go closer to the pier where they weren't as large while still being close enough to the group playing in the big waves to be included. The water was clear and clean with a great little centrally located shop serving ice cream, and beach necessities right next to the bathrooms.

Charles Mears State Park is a park along Lake Michigan in Pentwater. Donated by the daughter of a…read morelumber baron in the early 20th century, it's now a popular camping site perfect for RVs and even tent campers. Here's why to go: 1) Price: Most people have annual passes for $30 or so making it pretty affordable. (It's $9 a day for out-of-state cars to park,) Our camo site was $40 a night and it fit our two tents for four adults and three kids. 2) Space: With all the RVs everywhere it does get crowded, but each camping space is spacious and we didn't feel on top of others. 3) Amenities: The bathrooms were near our site with individual showers. Unlike other camp grounds, the bathrooms are kept very clean. They never smelled and were never dirty. Kudos to the cleaning team for keeping them spotless despite a full camp site. Each camp site comes with a fire pit. 4) Beach: It's a short walk from the camp site with several playgrounds for kids and dunes with benches and places to hang up a hammock. On the beach is a shop with food, fire wood ($6 per fire wood pile) and ice cream. 5) Location: It's a very short walk to the main street of Pentwater with a mini golf course, shops and even coffee shops!

Sunday Funday? You bet! My husband and I, along with my in-laws, just spent our Sunday catching…read morefish with Captain Mitch of Reel Teaser II in Manistee, MI! I am hooked! As a first timer, I was enamored with the magnitude of available charters and was nervous about picking the right one! Thankfully we received glowing recommendations for Real Teaser and I now know why. Captain Mitch and First Mate Dave worked incredibly hard to ensure we had the best outing. Within minutes of leaving the dock, five salmon took the bait and the boat swung in to action. Reeling in my first fish was exciting and way more difficult than I had anticipated! Thankfully, Dave was in the trenches showing me how to wear the feisty fish out and properly reel him in! It was an adrenaline rush catching one after the other! Reel Teaser worked hard to ensure we caught what we could, constantly switching out bait, traveling to different depths at various speeds. We had a great time and the 16 Salmon were just a sprinkle on the Sundae! I am already planning another trip with them in August! If you are interested in trying it out, I couldn't give a higher recommendation to Reel Teaser II!

From the owner: Your trip begins aboard a 33’ Trojan with a 13’8" beam and room for 6 passengers. It comes with…read moredownriggers and all the essentials. There’s a toilet on board for your convenience. Your captain will provide rods and reels, as well as lures. There will be a First Mate on board to help your trip run smoothly. Mates work hard to make your trip count, so a tip is customary. You need to get a Michigan fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Young ones are welcome, so feel free to make a family day out of it! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. Some essentials to bring are snacks, drinks, sunglasses, sunblock (non-spray), warm clothes, and a hat. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. Go ahead and treat yourself to a day on the water with Reel Teaser II Charters.

Pentwater Mini Golf is a little run down, but it's still worth a visit while vacationing in…read morePentwater, Michigan. On a recent camping weekend to Mears State Park, we walked just a few minutes from our campsite to the mini golf course. After the worker gave us a steep discount, we were off to play the 18-hole course. Each hole was different and they did a good job of making each hole attainable for kids and fun for adults. Some of the holes need repair, but nothing that hindered our game. It was a fun afternoon activity!

The staff sucks. Never do their job and stuff is broken. I went there a few times in the last week…read moreand nobody was In the building (it said open but nobody was in there any time I went). Never got to actually golf. I don't know if you should just hire more staff or shut the place down, but this is no way to run a business. The Dari creme counterpart is run well but not the mini golf. Hire more staff or shut the place down.

Wow what a hidden Gem. Hidden away between Muskegon and Whitehall. You pull into a nice ordinary…read morepark. Then there is a nice boardwalk path that leads to a beach area along side a Duck Lake. A very nice view in itself. Then the boardwalk travels on, then goes under a bridge and next to a sand dune, then Bam! The lake and path funnel into Lake Michigan and the path onto an amazing beach. I had no idea this beautiful public beach was here. The views are outstanding and the sand is pristine. We took the dog, yes on a leash, for a walk of the beach and had a great time. Overall an easy 5 star review. Would I return? Absolutely! A must stop.

This looks to be an awesome and somewhat hidden state park nestled between Lake Michigan and the…read morenorthern shore of Duck Lake. Nice trails with a long paved pathway from the lake front to deep in the woods for wheelchair users. By the bridge and outlet of Duck Lake, this place reminded me of Big Sur California but on a smaller scale. The sunset here was stunning but that's Lake Michigan for you!

Rosy Mound Natural Area's dunes, forested trails, and shoreline views were stunning!…read more Pulling in there is small parking lot, restrooms, and pay station kiosk for the $8 daily permit. The 2.2 mile trail starts at the parking lot leading you through the woods right to Lake Michigan's shoreline. The trail consist of dirt, dune, and board walk paths with a total of 360 stairs; so get those quads ready! Thankfully there are lots of shaded places to stop and rest with benches along the paths and between flights of stairs. Note to mention: This is a no pet area so keep your furry friends at home! Would definitely recommend Rosy Mound if you're up for a short hike and want to enjoy a breathtaking shoreline view or beach at the end.

Beautiful hike to the beach!…read more The trailhead starts in a parking lot, weaving through the woods. You go up stairs to a dunes overlook and you can continue to follow the trail down to the beach. The beach and the sand dunes are beautiful, especially at sunset. There are bathrooms at the beginning of the trail and near the beach.