Once the extravagant escape of the Ford family, this enigmatic ruin now stands as a haunting reminder of its former glory.

This tremendous trout welcomes visitors to a northern Michigan town with a rich fishing history.

A memorial to the Potawatomi chief who allegedly ran nearly 150 miles to alert settlers of an impending attack.

This small piece of Michigan is entirely surrounded by Ohio.

This enormous fish commemorates the unplanned release of brown trout into a Michigan river.

A physical reminder of Earth's ancient past, this rock results from the photosynthetic processes of some of the oldest forms of life.

This unusual three-way wooden foot bridge spans two rivers at once.

Largest outdoor staircase in the United States.

Egyptian Revival obelisks still rise over the old mine shafts.

This 19th-century ghost town offers a stunning view of Lake Michigan and a journey through the region's industrial past.

This log cabin gallery is one man's gnarly, hand-carved tribute to his favorite trees.

Reason for Michigan's potential diamond mine.

This historic Jewish cemetery sits right in the heart of a Detroit car factory.

The site where Michigan launched its first rocket into space lies abandoned in the dense woods along Lake Superior.

The plants form a living library and laboratory for researchers and students at Michigan State University.

The rusted remains of an ill-fated freighter lie just off the coast of South Manitou Island in Lake Michigan.

The fifth-longest suspension bridge the world, connecting one Michigan peninsula to another.

These gardens recreate unique and endangered Michigan habitats.

Concrete igloos standing across from what remains of the Michigan Central train depot.

The park is home to the United States's only still-operating Dutch windmill.

This lovely public park has an intriguing past and unique wooden bridges made of concrete.

To truly appreciate Detroit's landmark skyscraper, you have to step inside.

This lone tree and dramatic sandstone outcropping are so beloved by Michiganders they can be found on one of the state’s coins.

The Beaux-Arts aquarium boasts a vast collection of saltwater and freshwater fish on an island in the Detroit River.