Hoosier here looking to vacation along Lake Michigan in Michigan in August. How has the air quality been? In Indiana it has been hazy and the AQI has been not great, but I have been able to do most outdoor activities as usual. Since you guys are a bit closer to Canada, has the air been a big detriment to enjoying the outdoors? Also, what are some areas along the lake (thinking Grand Haven, Holland, maybe ending at Traverse and seeing Sleeping Bear Dunes) that locals enjoy that won’t be too busy or too expensive?
Your advice is appreciated!
Air quality, you’ll need to do what the rest of us do and check the current warnings. Some days, it looks hazy or like it’s going to storm and some are fine.
For inexpensive activities, parks and beaches are likely your best bet. There’s a non-resident Recreation Passport for either $39 for the whole year or $11 for a day that’ll let you park at state parks.