author results for Forster, Matt

Backroads & Byways of Michigan

Forster, Matt — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT

"The best road guide to the Great Lakes State, completely revised and updated. From the Chicago and Territorial roads, home of a historic and scenic railroad, to the Lower Peninsula's Chain of Lakes area, Backroads & Byways of Michigan is the shortest route a visitor can take to knowing the state like a local. This fourth edition offers updated itineraries to scenic and intriguing places, like Michigan's Wine Country--where you can sample local wines, chocolate truffles, and orchard fruits--and Western Michigan, once a mining area, now a winter-recreation wonderland and home of many spectacular waterfalls. The Backroads & Byways series provides you with all the crucial information you need to make every moment of your journey count. This guide features maps, photographs, and detailed listings for points of interest on every drive. Drives include: History off the Beaten Path, Where Great Lakes Meet, Superior's Scenic Shoreline, The Grape Coast"-- Provided by publisher.

Michigan's Best Nature Centers and Wilderness Preserves

Forster, Matt — Tue, 31 Jan 2017 00:00:00 GMT

When it comes to the beauty and serenity of nature, Michigan is second to none. Most people are familiar with the legendary state parks, national parks and waterfalls, but are you aware of the hidden gems? Michigan offers some of the best preserves and nature centers in the world! Written by outdoors author Matt Forster, this is your introduction to 50 wild and natural places — and why you should visit them. Whether you're an outdoors enthusiast or are looking for a great way to explore the state, this book is for you.
Book Features:
50 preserves and nature centers from around the state, including urban areas
Full-color photographs, highlights and neat-to-know details about each locale
Hidden gems that many people aren't aware of, even if they live nearby
Sites organized by ecosystem, so visiting them is a good introduction to Michigan's ecosystems

Michigan: Your Car-Camping Guide to Scenic Beauty, the Sounds of Nature, and an Escape from Civilization

Forster, Matt — Sat, 31 Jan 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Best Tent Camping: Michigan is for those who want to experience the beauty of Michigan in quiet and solitude. Author Matt Forster carefully selected all 50 campgrounds to offer readers the most promise for a unique outdoor experience. With a five-star rating system for qualities like privacy, security, noise, beauty, and cleanliness and detailed maps leading directly to the campsites, Best Tent Camping: Michigan is the perfect tool for a weekend getaway.

Michigan

Forster, Matt — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Written to steer campers away from concrete slabs and convoys of RVs, Best Tent Camping: Michigan points tent campers to the most scenic and serene campsites in the state. This guide has a campground to suit nearly every camper's taste. You'll find essential information about each campground (including season, facilities, rates, directions, GPS coordinates, and Web sites), as well as a description of the campground, the best sites, and nearby activities such as hiking, canoeing, fishing, and mountain biking.