Michigan is one of the most beautiful states in the country, and for those of us who have lived here our entire lives, we have been lucky enough to live in an incredibly unique part of the country.

There is so much beauty to be enjoyed throughout the state, whether it’s in the city or in the country or in the middle of the woods. Every single season brings its own unique beauty that we get to enjoy all the time.

Every corner of the lower and upper peninsula has its own unique features that have been captured in high-definition photographs.

Below are 15 of the most breathtaking shots that really show Michigan’s true beauty.

These pictures were captured everywhere from well-known destinations like Copper Harbor, Marquette, Holly, Ann Arbor, and Manistique, to little-known places like Free Soil.

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Photo by Daniel del Real on Unsplash

 

They were also captured during all four seasons to give people a clear view of just how beautiful our state can be, no matter what the weather is like. I think there’s something to be said, though, about the changing of the colors.

One thing you will definitely see in these photos is that Michigan has some of the most beautiful forests in the country, and I feel that many people could benefit from traveling and experiencing it firsthand.

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Photo by Michaela Zuzula on Unsplash
Photo by Michaela Zuzula on Unsplash

 

Let us know on the chat button on our app some of the most beautiful areas in Michigan that you have visited, and feel free to send us any photos that you’ve taken that are breathtaking. Enjoy the photos below that show Michigan’s true beauty.

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Photo by Jonnelle Yankovich on Unsplash
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Photo by Mary Farrell on Unsplash
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Photo by Max Bender on Unsplash
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Photo by Keenan Barber on Unsplash
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Photo by Joshua Webb on Unsplash
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Photo by AJ Yorio on Unsplash
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Photo by solitsocial dot com on Unsplash
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Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash
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Photo by Max Bender on Unsplash
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Photo by Brad Switzer on Unsplash
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Photo by Charlie Wollborg on Unsplash
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Photo by Dave Hoefler on Unsplash
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Photo by Jonnelle Yankovich on Unsplash
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Photo by Michaela Zuzula on Unsplash
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Photo by Brad Switzer on Unsplash
Photo by Brad Switzer on Unsplash

Discovering Waterfalls in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Over the week of Labor Day, I set out to the Upper Peninsula for the first time on an extended vacation to stay in Iron River and discover some of the waterfalls. I left Labor Day morning and returned Saturday evening and it was a pretty incredible trip.

Gallery Credit: Mark Frankhouse TSM