Munising (Alger County)

For a full description of the beautiful trails and amenities in and around Munising, please go to the following Silent Sports Magazine story, A Trail of Two Cities by Jeff Crumbaugh, Executive Director of the Great Endurance Races. This link share incredible photos as well as a drone video. https://silentsports.wpengine.com/2020/07/06/upcoming-in-july-a-trail-of-two-cities-by-great-lakes-endurance-founder-jeff-crumbaugh/

Holiday Inn Express Lakeview:  The most scenic lodging choice in the area, and highly rated. (906) 387-4800; Link: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/us/en/munising/munmi/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-EX-_-US-_-MUNMI. Owner Bill Ramsey is a friend of the trail runner/hiker, as well as paddling activities.

Veranda view from the Holiday Inn Express Lakeview. Photo by Dana Boyak.

Paradise (Chippewa County)

For a full description of the beautiful trails and amenities in and around Paradise, please go to the following Silent Sports Magazine story, A Trail of Two Cities by Jeff Crumbaugh, Executive Director of the Great Endurance Races. This link share incredible photos as well as a drone video. https://silentsports.wpengine.com/2020/07/06/upcoming-in-july-a-trail-of-two-cities-by-great-lakes-endurance-founder-jeff-crumbaugh/

Magnusson Grand Hotel Lakefront Call: (906) 492-3770 Link: https://magnusongrandlakefront.com/

The Magnusson Hotel in Paradise, MI. Lake Superior at your footstep. Photo by Laurie Winkler

Family owned over 40 years, the Tahquamenon Falls, Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum, Whitefish Point Bird Observatory, and are all within 12 miles of the hotel, with Lake Superior at your doorstep. Caters to silent sports enthusiasts, with a classically trained chef at the nearby Inn Gastro Pub. Beautiful amenities; great service!