One of those secret little spots is the 303-acre Petoskey State Park, located on ... with lots of trails, birding and wildlife viewing, lake swimming, and beach lounging potential.

PETOSKEY — If you want a say in how the dunes, trails and campsites at Petoskey State Park ... swimming beach, and completing a study to improve traffic flow at the park entrance, among many ...

Situated on the northeastern shore of Lake Michigan in the Little Traverse Bay area, Petoskey State Park offers a mile-long sandy beach, hiking trails, picnic tables, and volleyball courts ...

Dogs are prohibited on state park trails. Entry fees vary. Typical day-use parking cost is $10, though it will cost you more at popular beach parks. At remote parks and from many trailheads ...