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Find a great trail experience near you - whether you want to hike, bike, snowmobile or ride an ORV. From long, paved linear trails to rugged forest terrain, Michigan offers trail opportunities for all abilities and interests.
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Professional guiding services make the outdoors accessible by providing expert instruction and all the necessary equipment. Connect with a local business to elevate your outdoor skills.
To become a business partner, please use our interactive commercial use of public lands contact map to reach the appropriate land use administrator.
| Name | Phone | Activity and location |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure North Snowmobiling Tours & Rentals | 715-892-7777 | Snowmobile guiding services in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. |
| Athina LLC | 972-804-2229 | Sailing Catamaran Charters out of East Tawas and DeTour. |
| Below the Grade Scuba | 602-515-8245 | Scuba dive day trip charters out of Port Austin, Presque Isle and Straits state harbors. |
| Blackdog Charters LLC | 507-236-2280 | Dive charters out of Straits State Harbor. |
| Fitpacking/Fatpacking | 781-773-1115 | Hiking and backpack guiding at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. |
| Camp Manito-Wish YMCA | 715-385-2312 | Backpacking trips for youth ages 13-14 at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. |
| Camp Nicolet, Inc. | 608-469-3091 | Backpack and camp guiding trips at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. |
| Eau Claire Outdoors | 715-252-2544 | Guided backpacking trips at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. |
| Expedition Detroit, LLC | 703-303-1465 | Guiding services (ie. backpacking, hiking, running, snowshoeing and wildlife viewing) at Belle Isle, Brighton, Highland, Holly, Island Lake, Maybury, Pinckney, Pontiac Lake, Proud Lake, Seven Lakes and Waterloo state parks/recreation areas; and "5 summits trail challenge" signage at Highland Recreation Area, Maybury State Park, Ortonville Recreation Area, Pontiac Lake Recreation Areas and Waterloo Recreation Area. |
| Field Guides Inc | 512-813-9627 | Birding tours at Reedsburg Dam State Forest Campground, Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Tawas Point State Park and Warren Dunes State Park, Allegan State Game Area (roadway and boat access site), Munuscong State Wildlife Area (Potholes and Rivermouth) and Nayanquing Point State Wildlife Area. |
| Fox Hill Adventures LLC | 715-505-1024 | Tours and biking and hiking guide services at Fort Wilkins, Porcupine, Fayette, Tahquamenon Falls, Palms Book state parks, Portage Bay State Forest Campground, Presque Isle State Forest Campground, Hungarian Falls/Gorge and Laughing White Fish. |
| Friend of the Woods Enrichment Program | 269-967-8516 | Hiking and camping guide services at Bald Mountain Recreation Area. |
| Dark Waters Fly Shop | 906-284-9305 | Big Eriks Bridge State Forest Campground, Mouth of the Huron River (dispersed camping). |
| Joseph Kchodl dba Paleo Joe | 989-430-3980 | Fossil Education at Rockport State Recreation Area. |
| Keweenaw Outfitters LLC | 989-573-2418 | Backpacking, hiking, and camping guiding services at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park. |
| Kosir's Whitewater Rafting | 715-927-3608 | Menominee River Recreation Area |
| M&D Services | 231-342-1592 | Car spotting on Pere Marquette River at M-37 Bridge, Sulac and Wahallah Bridge Road Boating Access Site. |
| Pinestump Adventures | 906-430-7883 | Providing Sherp Pro XT rides into the Mouth of the Two Hearted River State Forest Campground parking lot. |
| Shipwreck Adventures LLC | 815-378-8152 | Dive Charters Out of Presque Isle Harbor, Straits State Harbor and Whitefish Point Harbor. |
| Trees for Tomorrow | 715-889-4830 | Hiking at Porcupine Mountains State Park with an educational component. |
| True North Outpost | 906-282-0886 | Kayaking and Whitewater Rafting at Menominee River Recreation Area. |
| Turtle Lake Campground | 231-651-9956 or 989-340-0864 | Equestrian guiding and signage on trails in Benzie County |
| Wildman Adventure Resort | 715-757-2938 | Whitewater rafting at Menominee River Recreation ARea. |
| Windy Escapes | 906-298-1744 | Sailing charters at Mackinac Island State Harbor. |
| YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps | 231-956-8589 | Summer camps, including backcountry camping at Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Presque Isle Recreation Area. |
