From the remote forests of the Upper Peninsula to the art and folk festivals of Detroit, private, nonprofit and public sectors supply recreation opportunities to millions of travelers and residents. National Park Service units such as Isle Royale and 96 state parks are just part of what the State has to offer. City, county and local park and recreation systems in Michigan are also extensive. For example, the Huron Clinton Metropolitan Authority operates a renowned system of parks surrounding the Detroit metropolitan region, and municipalities provide both rural and urban settings for recreation programs. Recreation services also are provided by an array of nonprofit and health care organizations.
Tourism is a leading industry in the state.
Michigan is consistently among the top ten states in travel promotion. Popular tourist attractions include Mackinac Island , Frankenmuth , and Greenfield Village . Michigan is also known for a variety of festivals and special events, its professional and intercollegiate sports programs, and four seasons of outdoor recreation opportunities. The editors are Professor Betty van der Smissen and Professor Emeritus Ted Haskell, both are faculty from the Department. See Michigan Information for additional Michigan website links.