FOR THE BENEFIT YOUR HEALTH
Allina Health outlines the personal value of a vacation in order to thrive! Kathryn Isham, PsyD LP, describes the need for a vacation as the time when your "work-life balance feels out of whack." "People who take vacations have lower stress, less risk of heart disease, a better outlook on life, and more motivation to achieve goals". Benefits like these are a win for your employer, a win for your family, and big win for you.
Paradise Michigan offers solutions for vacation planning. Our destinations provide sanctuary, quiet, social distancing, cultural exploration, historic documentation, and reconnection with nature so that you are able relax and decrease the potential for burnout.
Out of the Office, Gone Waterfall Watching! Discover Tahquamenon Falls State Park home of the Tahquamenon Upper Falls, 2nd largest falls east of the Mississippi and the Tahquamenon Lower Falls!
Gone Shipwreck Hunting! The Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society has already put together a lot of information about shipwrecks in the Great Lakes at the very popular, Shipwreck Museum. They are one of the few internationally known mar-i-time museums that continues the research into Shipwrecks along the Shipwreck coast.
Gone Star Gazing! Living in urban areas and now even in many rural areas, well-lit for safety and security purposes, one of the greatest light shows in the galaxy is obscured. There is something about watching an object larger than ourselves or our surroundings that seems to put "life" into perspective. People watch the continual waves of Lake Superior, largest freshwater lake in North America or gaze at the unending light show of the Milky Way after a long experiencing the wonders of nature in Paradise, Michigan.
Gone Lighthouse Exploring! There are three lighthouses in the immediate region of Paradise: Crisp Point Light built in 1875, Point Iroquois with a native Indian history going back to 1662 and Whitefish Point Light Station sanctioned by U. S. President Abe Lincoln. Each offers a glimpse of the Lighthouse keeper's duties and family culture.
Gone Boating! Work with a local outfitter and make plans to take a guided tour with the Woods, Taqhuamenon River Canoe & Kayak Rentals, or rent a boat at Paddle U.P. to explore the many tributaries in the region. Combine waterfall watching and cultural exploration with a cruise on the Tahquamenon Riverboat Tours, a family-owned and operated business since 1927.
Gone Bear Scratching! Oswald's Bear Ranch is a destination enjoyed by all ages. The Oswald family has rescued black bears across the country and provided for them a natural safe environment in their sanctuary.
Gone Tree-Hugging! Paradise is surrounded by waters to the north and east and by state and federally designated wooded areas, Tahquamenon Falls State Park to the West and South, and the Hiawatha National Forest to the west and south. Showcasing sugar maple, red maple, American Beech, white pine, red pine, northern white cedar, eastern larch or tamarack, Jackpine Savannahs, and balsam fir in the region.
Gone Hiking! The North Country Scenic Trail, an 8-state hiking trail of 4,700 miles and identified by its famous "blue blazes", meanders through the Paradise region and the Tahquamenon State Park Falls. The Tahquamenon Falls State Park offers some 35 miles of trails. Both systems offer unique vistas and a range of skill levels to provide you with hiking opportunities for years to come.
Gone Four-Wheeling! Side by Sides, 4-wheelers, ORV's and ATV's, we do like our machines, and they are a lot of fun! The Paradise area offers a number of two track roads and a facility that offers equipment for rent, Paradise Recreational Sports. As with all motorized equipment, stay informed about Michigan Laws and road use.
Gone Foodie! Paradise offers a broad range of food experiences from Fresh Whitefish to Pastie's and always popular Carrott Cake with micro-brewed Black Bear Stout and Lumberjack Lager.
Gone Fishing! A region located in the midst of Michigan state's Tahquamenon Falls State Park, the Hiawatha National Forest and nestled within Lake Superior, Lake Superior's Whitefish Bay and Tahquamenon River has to offer incredible fishing opportunities. It does and the state offers specifics instructions to Tahquamenon area's fishing holes.
Learn more details about the Importance of Taking a Vacation and boost your level of happiness! The region of Paradise Michigan is less populated than many favorite destinations, but lodging facilities fill quickly, place your reservations early and make note of cancellation policies. We want you to stay at your preferred facility, when you want to stay there.
Places to Stay! This information is brought to you by the Paradise Area Tourism Council and their members: Curley's Paradise Motel, Magnuson Grand Lakefront Paradise, Paradise Shores Cabins, and Vagabond Motel. Sign up for our newsletter to stay current on activities in the area.
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