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  1. All Michigan Individual Income Tax filers may choose to make a payment using a debit or credit card. Debit card payments will be charged a flat fee of $3.95. Credit card payments will be assessed a convenience fee of 2.3% of the total payment amount. The fee will appear as a separate transaction on your bank or card statement and is paid ...

  2. With long days of comfortable temperatures and the nation’s longest freshwater coastline, Michigan is a summer destination like no other. Our two peninsulas are home to more than 11,000 lakes, forested state parks, spectacular dark skies and vibrant urban landscapes that set a scene of both peaceful tranquility and adventure for an endless list of summer activities.

  3. State Holidays. The below holidays are observed by the State of Michigan: New Year's Day, January 1. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, third Monday in January. President's Day, third Monday in February. Memorial Day, last Monday in May. Juneteenth, June 19. Independence Day, July 4. Labor Day, first Monday in September.

    • Ultimate Guide to The M22 Michigan Scenic Drive
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    • The Finish Line: The End of M22 Michigan Highway
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    If you’re familiar with Michigan at all, you’ve heard about M22 Scenic Drive in Michigan – better known as M22. It’s the most famous road in Michigan because of its popularity as the best scenic drive in the entire Midwest. On M22, you’ll see Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan,and other natural wonders that are the essence of “Pu...

    M22 Michigan in Manistee County

    Your journey begins in the heart of charming Manistee, where you’ll find a charming downtown shopping area with art galleries, an old-fashioned theater, and fun boutiques. If you prefer to stay in the less populated and more natural areas, then Manistee still has plenty for you. Lighthouse Park is stunning (featuring the famous North Pierhead Lighthouse), Magoon Creek Park, and hiking trails throughout all of these beautiful sites. Our Guide to Manistee will tell you everything you need to kn...

    M22 Michigan in Onekama

    Just up M22 past Manistee is Onekama, or the “Two Lake Town” which hosts Portage Lake and a nice stretch of Lake Michigan as well as Portage Point Woods Preserve. If you’re planning an overnight stay before traveling along the rest of M22, I recommend Portage Point Resort. This gorgeous hotel is very similar to the famous Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island (also featured in the movie Somewhere in Time) as it has the same old-timey, charming vibe. Onekama is a favorite town on M22, because of acce...

    M22 Michigan in Benzie County

    Once you cross the county line into Benzie County, you’ll find yourself between two lakes: Lower Herring Lake and Upper Herring Lake. Take a moment to hop out of the car and walk around the Upper Herring Lake Nature Preserve before going to the Green Point Dunes for more views of Lake Michigan. The next stop on this scenic drive is the town of Elberta, and the picturesque Elberta Bluffs. Here, you can walk along Elberta Beach before finding yourself in some very high-quality tourist shops. “H...

    You’ve made it to the end, which means you’ve found yourself in Traverse City. Read our comprehensiveGuide to Traverse City so you can experience everything there is to see and do in Traverse City (and trust me, there is plenty to do). Make sure you stop at the shops on Front Street so you can get your own M22 sweatshirt now that you’ve officially ...

    Lodging can be tricky here; there are not many places to stay and those fill up fast. You’ll want to plan your visit carefully because chances are very good that you’re going to want to spend some time exploring the area. Here are some of our favorite places to stay in the area.

    About the Author- Casey Johanson is a senior at Grand Valley State University and is passionate about writing and reading. An avid traveler around Michigan, Casey enjoys gardening and running. Her favorite places are typically the hidden beaches and secret scenic overlooks throughout Michigan that most people don’t know about. She loves trying to f...

  4. M-22 is a 116-mile stretch of highway that winds along the Lake Michigan shoreline and through the scenic countryside of Manistee, Benzie and Leelanau counties. Whether you are planning a vacation or just passing through, M-22 has everything you need to enjoy the beauty of Northern Michigan. Charm and adventure rest in every bend of the road ...

  5. Nov 5, 2022 · Manistee, on the shore of Lake Michigan, is where the scenic drive along M-22 begins. This small town, located 265 miles out of Chicago, is famous for its picturesque views, historic downtown, and also as a gateway into Huron Manistee National Forest. M-22 runs right the way up to Traverse City, which is also in Michigan.

  6. Michigan Meteorological Table. Real-time data are typically recorded at 15-60 minute intervals. Data are stored onsite and transmitted to USGS offices every 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the data relay technique used. Recording and transmission times may be more frequent during critical events. Data from real-time sites are relayed to ...