Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Mac Woods Dunes Rides
Travel Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
One of the gems on the Lake Michigan coast, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes is the only place you can drive on the dunes! There are multiple places to rent vehicles if you don’t have one fitted for overlanding. If you do have a qualified vehicle, you’ll need an ORV pass to enter the dunes. Another great way to experience the dunes is through Mac Woods Dunes Rides. These are educational group rides (think 15 people on a buggy) that take you on areas of the dunes that only Mac Woods can access. It’s a great experience for the whole family! Other places in the area to add to your trip: Little Sable Lighthouse, Craig’s Cruisers, Big Hart Brewing, The Chicken Shack, Stella’s Coffee, and La Probadita.
Travel Time: 1 hour
Michigan’s largest amusement park, Michigan’s Adventure, has tons of roller coasters and a waterpark! Some favorites include Shivering Timbers (the biggest roller coaster in Michigan), Thunderhawk, The Lazy River, Rip Cord, Loggers Run, Grand Rapids, Corkscrew, and Commotion Ocean. It’s a great place for both adults and kids with rides everyone will love. One ticket will get you into both parks. Spend all day getting wet and enjoying all of the thrills!
Travel Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Caberfae Peaks Ski and Golf Resort is one of the top places in Michigan to catch some powder! With peaks of 485′ and 27 different runs, there’s something for every skill level! In the summer there’s a golf course with some beautiful views and landscaping. Definitely a great place to hit up for some winter or summer fun. Bring your bike along and hit up Cadillac Pathways as another great fat bike or MTB trail!
Hardy Dam
Travel Time: 5 minutes
Hardy Dam is the largest hydroelectric dam in the Lower Peninsula. It is the largest earthen dam this side of the Mississippi River and the 3rd largest earthen dam in the world. It’s production power is up to 31,500 kw. Besides just being a landmark of the area and the main reason we have Hardy Dam Pond, there are also some nice hiking trails and a marina nearby.
Grand Rapids
Travel Time: 1 hour
The largest city in West Michigan, Grand Rapids boasts a ton of sights to see! Some of the top attractions include: Frederick Meijer Gardens, John Ball Zoo, The Grand Rapids Public Museum, and the Gerald R. Ford Museum. The downtown area is a great place to wander, shop, and take in the best of city life! There are also tons of trails, parks, and amazing restaurants all around Grand Rapids.
Dragon Adventures Base Camp 