Natural Beauty Beyond the Saginaw Bay

Inland lakes, placid rivers and streams — this region’s a roadmap of clear, cool waters, and one that doesn't end where the wide-open blue of Lake Huron’s Saginaw Bay meets beachfront.

Kayak through the lush tree canopy, spend the afternoon on a sun-drenched lake, or squeeze in nature’s workout paddleboarding a peaceful river. If you’d rather stay active or hit peak vacation levels of laid-back, the Great Lakes Bay has waters for that.

Things To Do

Must-Try Waterfront Attractions in the Great Lakes Bay

Dip your toes, drop a line, and dive right in as you discover these must-try attractions, hotels, and restaurants on the water in Pure Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region!

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Paddling the Great Lakes Bay: Where to Rent + Where to Launch

There’s real satisfaction in providing your own power, amid a rich soundscape of paddles' splashes and birdsong. You seem to float out of your own world and worries and into a wider, maybe even wiser, one. That’s Great Lakes Bay Region paddling.

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Unforgettable Guided Boat Tours in the Great Lakes Bay

Read on to meet the fleet of boats and find adventures you can enjoy on the waves of Pure Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region!

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How to Spend a Weekend on the Water in the Great Lakes Bay

Refreshing & cool, salt-free & scenic: Pure Michigan's Great Lakes Bay Region is hands-down and all-in the place to be for affordable waterfront vacationing!

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