Head to the tranquil city of Presque Isle
The lake and other outdoor surroundings create an inviting atmosphere in Presque Isle. This relaxing city has many special qualities. A vacation rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Legends of loggers and fur traders
This is an area with a long and fascinating history. If you can drag yourself away from the lake, a visit to the Kauffman Homestead is well worth it. The fellow was the supervisor of Presque Isle, but also served in the Civil War after migrating from Germany. Burnham's Landing marks the land on which a prosperous lumber businessman constructed docks in the late 19th century which provided shelter to passing ships in bad weather, while the Lighthouse Park and Museum which lies on the shoreline near the harbor, is further proof of the area's rich maritime heritage.
Fascinating scuba diving among shipwrecks
If you're lucky enough to nab a Presque Isle vacation rental on the during summer, you'll be steps away from the immensity of the lake. You can launch your yacht from Presque Isle State Harbor and use the year-round winds to sail across the vast body of water, or don a mask and flippers to dive under the Thunder Bay Sanctuary and explore over 100 shipwrecks including steel steamers that met their end on the lake's bed. Around the shores of the lake, there are hiking and mountain biking trails, and snowy adventure activities are on offer in winter.
Activities throughout the seasons
Spring is a wonderful time to visit, with sunny blue skies and a cool temperature which lends itself to hiking and biking around the lake's shores. If you stay in a Presque Isle vacation rental during the hot summer months, your time is best spent taking refreshing dips in the lake, or taking part in the water sports cooled by the breeze. Fall sees a kaleidoscope of colors around the lake and is particularly scenic, while the temperatures plummet in winter and the landscape turns into an adventure playground for skiers. Just remember to wrap up warm.
A nature lover's paradise
Nature lovers should head straight to Lake Huron and stay in one of the Presque Isle vacation rentals. One of the Great Lakes, Lake Huron supports a vast number of wildlife species. While you kayak across the calms waters, it's not unusual to spot gliding blue herons, or moose ambling along the forested shoreline. If you're swimming, look out for common snapping turtles and at night, you'll likely hear the croaking of American bullfrogs. A gentle walk along the edge of the lake will bring you into close contact with a whole host of flora and fauna.
Transportation to and around Presque Isle
The nearest airport is in Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional), located 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from the city center.
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