There are some images that you see that you instantly recognize. They symbolize a place and give the viewer an instant connection. Here are some such scenes in Michigan that make you feel right back at home in the Mitten every time you take a look.
- Tamarack
yooperann/Flickr Nothing says Michigan like the changing colors of the foliage in the fall.
- Arch Rock, Mackinac Island
Lisa Hall-Wilson/Flickr After you’ve finished with the sightseeing, take a scenic route to get a glimpse of this iconic rock formation.
- Bay Harbor Golf Club
Andy Simonds/Flickr Really, the lakes are so ingrained in our culture that no view would be complete without some water. Pictured here, Bay Harbor Golf Club in Petoskey.
- Belle Isle
Mike Boening Photography/Flickr This island park is one of those rare gems that only Michiganders can enjoy.
- Flowering apple orchard
Martin LaBar/Flickr Apples are a huge part of our economy, they inspire countless regional dishes. Oh, and when an apple tree blossoms, it creates the most beautiful images.
- Leelanau cherries
Andrew McFarlane/Flickr Also a Michigan specialty, you can’t go through a summer without enjoying them. And the view of an orchard filled with them inspires tranquility.
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Jodi Grove/Flickr There’s an abundance of stunning imagery at Sleeping Bear Dunes. No two shots of the place are alike.
- Old Basswood Tree Sleeping Bear Dunes
Jodi Grove/Flickr Case in point, this shot looks completely out of this world.
- Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
gbozik photography/Flickr It’s really no wonder that just about every Pure Michigan campaign features these spectacular rock formations.
- Presque Isle
yooperann/Flickr There we go again with that crystal blue Michigan water.
- Rock Harbor, Isle Royale National Park
Joe Ross/Flickr So captivating, you really have to experience this view in real life. How about on a kayak?
- Tookers Island, Isle Royale National Park
Joe Ross/Flickr This just looks like a forest is growing straight out of the rocks.
Each and every one of these shots just seems to scream Michigan. Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!
yooperann/Flickr
Nothing says Michigan like the changing colors of the foliage in the fall.
Lisa Hall-Wilson/Flickr
After you’ve finished with the sightseeing, take a scenic route to get a glimpse of this iconic rock formation.
Andy Simonds/Flickr
Really, the lakes are so ingrained in our culture that no view would be complete without some water. Pictured here, Bay Harbor Golf Club in Petoskey.
Mike Boening Photography/Flickr
This island park is one of those rare gems that only Michiganders can enjoy.
Martin LaBar/Flickr
Apples are a huge part of our economy, they inspire countless regional dishes. Oh, and when an apple tree blossoms, it creates the most beautiful images.
Andrew McFarlane/Flickr
Also a Michigan specialty, you can’t go through a summer without enjoying them. And the view of an orchard filled with them inspires tranquility.
Jodi Grove/Flickr
There’s an abundance of stunning imagery at Sleeping Bear Dunes. No two shots of the place are alike.
Case in point, this shot looks completely out of this world.
gbozik photography/Flickr
It’s really no wonder that just about every Pure Michigan campaign features these spectacular rock formations.
There we go again with that crystal blue Michigan water.
Joe Ross/Flickr
So captivating, you really have to experience this view in real life. How about on a kayak?
This just looks like a forest is growing straight out of the rocks.
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