News 5 Northwest Michigan water trails: Paddle Beaver Island, Inland Waterway, Chain of Lakes Updated: Jul. 06, 2023, 11:42 a.m. | Published: Jul. 02, 2023, 7:00 a.m.

The Chain of Lakes Water Trail, traveling from Charlevoix County to Grand Traverse Bay has 12 lakes, interconnected by rivers. More than 100 miles of water.

I am on the Waupaca Chain of Lakes on, Long Lake, which is a little over 100 acres. In the past 5 or 6 years, since enhanced wake activities started, our shoreline has significantly eroded.

The Chain of Lakes Water Trail features 84 public access sites, complete with clear signage and maintained through partnerships with 20 local governments and non-profit organizations. The updated ...

And getting to experience what in Northern Michigan we have to offer." If you'd like to visit the Chain of Lakes Water Trail, you can map your journey here.