Parks

Fitzgerald Park Ledges in Grand Ledge

The Ledges at Fitzgerald Park: Soaring Cliffs, River Hikes & Playgrounds Await at Michigan’s Best Kept Secret

This wonderful park is best known as the home of the “Ledges”—ancient sedimentary rock outcroppings lining the shores of the Grand River. Facilities include six picnic sites, three miles of trails, volleyball, basketball, playground. Kayak launch for privately owned boats. It’s just a 40-minute drive for those used to hiking Grand Rapids.

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PJ Hoffmaster State Park Muskegon Michigan

P.J. Hoffmaster State Park: Visit for the Stunning Beach, Hikes & Views, Nature Center & Camping

P.J. Hoffmaster State Park in Muskegon offers lake views that are hard to beat locally (we see you, Sleeping Bear Dunes). There are miles of trails you can choose from to get from the parking lot to the beach, followed by a seemingly endless beachfront you can walk once you get there.

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