Pere Marquette River, MI

Pere Marquette River

The next spot on my travel tour is the Pere Marquette River.  This is a river in Northern Michigan.  It flows towards and into Lake Michigan.  It is an hour north of Grand Rapids.  It flows through several small towns like Baldwin and Ludington.  I am going to focus on the Baldwin Region.  In this area the river is surrounded by the Manistee National Forest.  The Pere Marquette is a scenic river so the shorelines remain intact and natural.  This leads to a wild feeling as you travel down the river.

Fishing is the main attraction to this area.  The Pere Marquette is one of the best trout streams in the United States.  You can catch Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout year round.  In certain times of the year, you can catch Steelhead and Salmon that travel upstream from Lake Michigan to spawn.






In the spring, another Michigan pastime takes place in this area.  Morel hunting is a favorite of locals and tourist alike.  This fungus is delicious and well worth the time and effort it takes to find them.

 The best way to enjoy the river is by canoe.  There are several companies you can rent canoes from.  There are several campsites along the way that you can stop for the night.  Just be careful to pack your gear in waterproof gear bags.  The natural state of the river leads to many trees in the water.  If you hit a log just right you might find your canoe tipped over.

If you decide camping is a bit too rough, I recommend the Sweetwater cabin.  It is located right on the river.  You will not find a more peaceful setting.

Rivers are the blood vessels of the Earth; they bring life to all living things.

Until next time, Safe Travels.

C. Troy

 “We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.” – Jawaharial Nehru

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