The Top 20 Natural Monuments in Michigan
Michigan’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 20
beautiful natural monuments in Michigan. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Michigan. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 1, 2025
Leave your bike flags in your car. You will have to bind them up so they don’t flap. The noise can spook the horses.
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The Sleeping Bear Point Trail is an easy 2.8 mile loop leading you through the incredible Sleeping Bear Dunes. This trail is a great alternative to the longer and more …
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Sleeping Bear Dunes is part of the National Lake Shore Michigan park and was officially created in 1970. Here you will find bluffs that tower 450 feet above Lake Michigan. …
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While the Tahquamenon Lower Falls are visible from the paved walkway, the most impressive view awaits those who venture onto the boardwalk. This path winds through dense coniferous forest, leading …
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Chapel Rock is a popular hiking destination, which can also be reach by boat on Lake Superior. The rock is ancient sandstone that has been eroded for thousands of years, …
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Known for its breathtaking sunsets, the aptly named Sunset Rock on Mackinac Island rewards mountain bikers with panoramic views of the island's picturesque shoreline and distant Mackinac Bridge after a …
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Great spot to freshen up (clean restrooms) and fill up on your hydration. While there relax on the grass.
In 1902 Teunis TenHouten, a Dutch Immigrant, donated a rustic 20 …
In 1902 Teunis TenHouten, a Dutch Immigrant, donated a rustic 20 …
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The Black Rocks at Presque Isle Park not only offer awesome views, but they also offer a great cliff jumping experience. The cliffs are easy to find right along the …
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Oval Beach is nestled among towering sand dunes and bordered by the winding Kalamazoo River on its way to Lake Michigan. The beach has been rated by Conde Naste's Traveler …
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The boardwalk and stair system, located in Holland State Park, helps you climb 157-foot high Mt. Pisgah Dune. From the boardwalk and multiple viewing platforms, you get views of Lake Macatawa, Lake Michigan and Big Red Lighthouse.
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