Sand, Sun & Water Fun in West Michigan With thousands of rivers and streams, dense forests, towering dunes and, of course, the
majestic big lake, West Michigan is the perfect summertime playground for outdoor
enthusiasts.
BigTravelNews.info - Jul 29,2010 - With thousands of rivers and streams, dense forests, towering dunes and, of course, the
majestic big lake, West Michigan is the perfect summertime playground for outdoor
enthusiasts. The activities are as varied as the landscapes, offering the perfect paddling
daytrip, afternoon parasailing at the beach, sandy morning hike or weekend sailing
adventure.
West Michigan Water Fun
Camp Mana-Pine
Wellston
231-848-4141
www.campmana-pine.com
Camp Mana-Pine is located on the scenic and historic Backwaters of Tippy Dam, where
the Manistee River and the Pine River meet, creating a completely secluded lake. The
Backwaters offers a great variety of fishing; an experienced and licensed fishing guide
available. Camp Mana-Pine is surrounded by the 540,187 acres of the Manistee National
Forest, which has many beautiful trails for bikers and hikers to experience.
On the waters, Camp Mana-Pine has a complete marina, offering fishing boats and
pontoon boats for rent, dock slips, gas, tackle, bait and convenience items. Clean and
cozy cabins with complete housekeeping facilities round out the 25 licensed campsites,
either rustic or electric, available for seasonal campers. This is truly a campground for the
sportsman, fisherman, outdoorsman, family and everyone to enjoy.
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Holland Princess/Holland Water Sports
Holland
616-786-2628
www.hollandwatersports.com
Summer is too short in West Michigan! Treat your family to a power-boat, pontoon boat,
sailboat, or jet-ski rental for an unforgettable day of tubing, skiing, and breath-taking
sights of Holland. Ride from Lake Macatawa out to Lake Michigan and cool off while
riding the waves on a power boat or Yamaha waverunner rental.
For a more relaxing excursion, step aboard the Holland Princess. This 65' Victorian style
paddle-wheel river boat offers both public and private cruises. Enjoy a memorable dinner
cruise, a relaxing lunch cruise or a private party/charter while taking in picturesque lake
homes, historic land marks and nature at its best.
Manitou Island Transit / Tours
Leland
231-256-9061
www.leelanau.com/manitou
Manitou Island Transit offers you a variety of ways to experience the beauty of the
Manitou Passage. Cruise to South Manitou Island, explore and experience the island's
beauty and history. Not enough for you? South and North Manitou offer camping for one
day or more! Cruise the beauty of Lake Michigan's Good Harbor Bay as the sun sets.
Cocktails are available and we can tailor an exclusive cruise for your group.
S.S. Badger
Ludington/Manitowoc
800-841-4243
www.ssbadger.com
The S.S. Badger offers a fun and relaxing shortcut across Lake Michigan – a cruise ship
experience on an authentic steamship, with something for passengers of all ages. The
historic 410’ Badger features outside decks running the length of the ship, free movies
and entertainment, two eating areas, full bar service, shopping, private staterooms, a
video arcade, and children’s activities. Passengers can simply relax and enjoy the fourhour
trip, or take advantage of the all the ship’s amenties. Because vacationers can take
their vehicles aboard the Badger – from cars all the way up to the largest motor coaches –
the shortcut across the lake becomes a unique part of the vacation.
The Badger’s website
