Here's an interesting idea for your summer vacation. How about spending some time viewing waterfowl, herons, deer, eagles, loons and maybe even an elk or moose. Michigan has designated over 120 wildlife viewing areas throughout the state that provide excellent opportunities to view different wildlife species. In most areas in Michigan several excellent opportunities exist within a short drive.

Most of the sites also provide excellent hiking opportunities through a variety of different kinds of Michigan habitats. Take a hike along a northern Michigan stream, or through a black spruce swamp or even spend some time on a platform which sits on a floating bog mat. All of these opportunities await those willing to spend a little time in our state's outdoors.