How to take your high to the next level with an awesome cannabis trip in Michigan

By Randiah Camille Green on Tue, Aug 1, 2023 at 10:59 am

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Sleeping Bear Dunes.

Michigan is fucking beautiful. We are blessed to have the Great Lakes, Detroit River, and the forests of the Upper Peninsula in our own backyards. Of course, you can appreciate these waterfalls, lakes, and dunes when you’re not high, but smoking a fatty from a hammock surrounded by trees and lakes makes us feel more grounded. So here are our picks for the best places to become one with Michigan’s sprawling nature when you’re high. (We shouldn’t have to say this but use common sense when you visit these spots and don’t drive while high. Don’t be a jerk with your ashes either.)

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

This botanical garden in Grand Rapids offers summer concerts, outdoor sculptures, a butterfly conservatory, exotic plants, flowers, and much more. Set aside a few hours to see it all.

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Belle Isle

For Detroiters, Belle Isle is a sanctuary where they can find reprieve without ever leaving the city. Just be careful if you’re posting any videos on social media that you don’t get roaming charges from Canada with it being so close (trust us). Belle Isle is a gem whether you want to walk, picnic, kayak, or just lay in the grass.

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Tahquamenon Falls

Michigan’s most majestic waterfalls are a quintessential spot for any U.P. trip.

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Proud Lake Recreation Area

For a relaxing stroll about 40 minutes from Detroit, Proud Lake gets our pick. It also has our favorite spot for lazy river kayaking. By lazy river kayaking, we mean the kind where you get in the boat, paddle out to a quiet spot, sit still on the water, and dip your toes in.

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North Manitou Island

To withdraw from humanity there’s the remote North Manitou Island off Lake Michigan. This uninhabited island has been left to nature and has 15,000 acres of wilderness. There are no shops or restaurants so be sure to bring food, especially for the munchies. Pitch a tent, turn your phone off, and enjoy.

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Porcupine Mountains

Primitive camping abounds at this Ontonagon hot spot. There are also a few yurts you can stay in and miles of hiking trails. Don’t miss the breathtaking Lake of the Clouds.

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Hiawatha National Forest

There’s plenty to see in this vast forest with shores on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan including the Eben Ice Caves in the winter and beaches in the summer. But for our purposes, this U.P. gem is great for primitive camping — with the correct permits, of course.

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Nichols Arboretum

Nichols Arboretum on the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus is a good spot to stop and smell the flowers. It’s close to civilization but will give you an escape along the Huron River without having to drive all the way up north.

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Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Pictured Rocks has so many hiking trails it’s hard to choose one. It’s a great place for backpacking or just lounging in a hammock and taking in the views of Lake Superior. You can also cruise around on a guided boat tour of the rock formations so you don’t have to do anything but sit back and relax. If you go that route, make sure to bring snacks as tours typically last a few hours.

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Warren Dunes

The Warren Dunes offer beautiful views over Lake Michigan not too far from the city. Take your pick of hiking, kayaking, or just beach bum it.

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Detroit RiverWalk

It was voted the best riverwalk in the country three years in a row for a reason. You get unparalleled views of Windsor, plenty of grassy spots to chill in, barbecue and sushi at Valade Park, and the Detroit River to gaze upon. There’s also always a free event happening, whether its yoga, tai chi, sound bath meditations, hustling classes, and even a Mardi Gras celebration.

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Mackinac Island

Take the ferry to Mackinac island for a step back in time. There are no cars on the island, but you travel by horse and carriage or bike. You can take a leisurely ride, stopping to see rock formations like the Devil’s Kitchen and Arch Rock. Or take a nap by the shoreline, which we highly recommend.

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Sleeper State Park

We gotta give the thumb some love. This 723-acre preserve on Saginaw Bay offers beachside camping in safari tents where the sound of waves will lull you to sleep.

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Ludington State Park

Ludington has miles of beaches, the Big Sable Point Lighthouse, and Nordhouse Dunes for hiking and beach camping.

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Headlands International Dark Sky Park

There’s nothing more humbling than stargazing to make you realize how small you are within the vastness of the universe. A trip to Headlands International Dark Sky Park in Mackinaw City feels like visiting an alien planet and can be combined with a stop at McGulpin Point Lighthouse where you can (potentially) catch the northern lights.

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Kitch-iti-Kipi

“Michigan’s Big Spring” in Manistique may have the bluest water you’ll ever see. Take a raft out on the crystal clear water or just chill on the shore in complete awe. It’s even more scenic amongst the changing autumn leaves.

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Ocqueoc Falls

You don’t have to cross the Mackinac Bridge to see a waterfall in Michigan, though you will have to head up north. Located in Ocqueoc Township, near Cheboygan, Ocqueoc Falls is the largest waterfall in the Lower Peninsula. There’s a swimming hole and several dirt trails for hiking.

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Isle Royale

Isle Royale is another remote island offering quiet camping and hiking in the untouched wilderness with views of Lake Superior. The island has cozy cabins and if the weather cooperates you may be able to catch the aurora borealis. Come well prepared with supplies and watch out for moose.

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Sleeping Bear Dunes

You probably wouldn’t want to do the dune climb while you’re high as it’s tough enough sober, but there are plenty of hiking and biking trails in the area, plus a beach where you can get a nice breeze off Lake Michigan.

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How to take your high to the next level with an awesome cannabis trip in Michigan

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

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Tahquamenon Falls

Proud Lake Recreation Area

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Porcupine Mountains

Hiawatha National Forest

Nichols Arboretum

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Warren Dunes​

Detroit RiverWalk

Mackinac Island

Sleeper State Park

Ludington State Park

Headlands International Dark Sky Park

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