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Welcome to the place where to-do lists and busy schedules stop screaming for attention. Welcome to a better state. The place where unspoiled nature and authentic character revive our spirits. Welcome to Pure Michigan.
Waters of Pure Michigan
There are still places that can slow the world down just long enough for us to catch our breath. Reconnect with what really matters at one of over 11,000 crystal clear lakes, thousands of river and streams, and more freshwater coastline than any other state in the country. Find out what pure feels like.
Golf
In Michigan, long days, relaxing weather and more than 800 pristine courses make for a perfect tee time. Whether you bring your A game or your hack dreams, Michigan has more golf than you can handle. Because playing golf all day is Pure Michigan.
Pure Michigan Backyard
Immerse yourself in a land of crystal water, unwalked trails and colors that didn't come from a paint can. Our backyard promises more outdoor adventure than ever before. Lose yourself in a 19 million acre playground that's Pure Michigan.
Experience Pure Michigan Fall
It begins with a slow dance of turning leaves, and crescendos in a trillion trees aflame. Experience an entire state in its annual blaze of glory. Find out what a Pure Michigan fall feels like.
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A sure sign of spring in Michigan is when migratory birds start arriving in the state as they take up temporary residence or pass through on their way even further north. Using a combination of navigation by the stars and magnetic cues that are part of their genetic heritage, the tiny birds fly thousands of miles from South America, Central America and Mexico to arrive in forests and backyards across the state.