SCENIC VIEWS are listed which are particularly special, or where specific structures have been provided to enhance views. There are certainly other beautiful locations to be seen in these counties.

Mason County go to Mason County map

• Buttersville - views of Lake Michigan, Ludington Channel and Lighthouse, Carferry docks from across Pere Marquette Lake
• Lake Michigan Recreation Area
  • North Overlook - stairs to deck with Lake Michigan views
  • South Overlook - stairs to deck with Lake Michigan views
• Ludington
  • Copeyon Park - watch Lake Michigan Carferries dock
  • Loomis Street Boat Ramp - Lake Michigan, lighthouse, boats entering channel
  • Memorial Tree Park - views of Lincoln River/Lake from short trail
  • Waterfront Park - watch Lake Michigan Carferries come and go, boats entering marinas
  • Waterfront Walkway - watch Lake Michigan Carferries and other boats come and go, lighthouse, marinas
  • Stearns Park - Lake Michigan, lighthouse, boats entering channel
• Ludington State Park
• Lighthouse Trail - climb lighthouse, views of Lake Michigan
• Skyline Trail - stairs to dune views
• Mason County Campground
  • Overlook Trail - paved, steep trail to reservior, views of Lake Michigan and reservior
  • Vista Point Trail - paved, steps, views of Lake Michigan and generating plant
• Memorial Tree Park - views of Lincoln River/Lake from short trail
• US 31 Rest Area
  • Overlook Platform - hike or drive, then climb tower to Lake Michigan view
• Victory Township Park - hill overlooking Hamlin Lake
• Pere Marquette River Flats - climb an observation tower to overlook river mouth marsh
• From Roads
• At the corner of Sippy Road and Darr Road- look west to see the ridge with Mason County's higest point on Morton Road, about 5 miles away

Manistee County go to Manistee County map

• Arcadia Bluffs Overlook - scenic overlook of Lake Michigan with high viewing platform at top of hill.
• Big M - views from several trails, Capper's Peak
• Manistee Riverwalk - small city boardwalk beside Manistee River to Lake Michigan Beach
• North Country Trail - bench overlooking Manistee River

Lake County go to Lake County map

• Baldwin Park - beautiful Lake County Courthouse
• Bowman Lake - glacially sculpted area of small kames and kettle holes- very interesting geologically

Oceana County go to Oceana County map

• Chester Street Park - views of Pentwater Lake, Pentwater, and Lake Michigan
• From Roads
• On 104th just north of Jackson Road- look south and see a long view of the Pentwater River Valley