Amber Elk Ranch owned and operated by Bob Northrup, started as a hobby and passion for elk and has grown into a successful business. Our TB-free accredited herd resides on 130 acres. We raise our elk for breeding stock, velvet, quality meats and community education through public, private, and group tours.

Come see our farm-to-table process during a tour of our working farm located in the heart of beautiful Oceana County, Michigan.

It does not seem possible when a few local businessmen formulated a plan to build a golf course in Ludington, Michigan, they would create Michigan’s most unique golf experience called Hemlock Golf Club. The plan became a reality when internationally acclaimed golf course designer, Raymond Hearn, was hired to design the award-winning Hemlock Golf Club. Remaining true to Hearn’s philosophy “to create golf courses that are visually pleasing and function harmoniously with their natural environment”, Hemlock Golf Club is a masterpiece. The work of incorporating the natural dunes areas and large fairways in a mix of majestic wooded areas is simply breathtaking. With golf holes named Top O’ The Hill, Dune Beast, Northern Beauty, Mighty Oaks, and Peninsula, you can start to envision that the Hemlock Golf Club layout has everything you want to experience in round of golf. We hope that you can find your way to us soon!

Lakeside Links Golf Course features 27 challenging holes that are meticulously maintained and can be enjoyed by all ages and golfing abilities. The holes traverse through hardwoods and wetlands and provide spectacular views of neighboring Hopkins Lake. Lakeside Links blends well with the untouched natural surroundings, providing an experience that is visually stimulating. During your round you may encounter whitetail deer, wild turkey, a bald eagle, or even the family of bobcat that roam the areas surrounding the golf course.

Cherry Point Farm is one of the oldest operating farms in Oceana County, Michigan; just a mile from the Lake Michigan shoreline and minutes from the Silver Lake sand dunes. This area, known as Little Point Sable, is where the sun, sand and lake come together to create a bountiful farming area, as well as one of nature's greatest playgrounds. Every summer, people come from all over the world to swim, sail, fish, and explore the beautiful white sand beaches and giant dunes ... and of course to visit Cherry Point!

TODAY AT THE FARM: We are proud to be a fifth generation farm family operating a real working fruit farm, corn maze and petting farm in New Era, Michigan. The 700-acre farm is located in the heart of West Michigan, near the Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan — just north of Muskegon/Whitehall and south of Pentwater.

Experience the Silver Lake Sand Dunes like never before on our one-of-a-kind 40 minute dune tour. Unfortunately, we have no beach at Lake Michigan due to erosion. Instead, we will make our stop to let you out on our tallest dune on the Silver Lake side.

The Pere Marquette River is a breathtaking National Wild and Scenic River--covering about sixty six miles & over four counties. It flows from Lake County, through the communities of Baldwin, Branch, Walhalla, Custer, Scottville, and Ludington and proceeds to drain into Pere Marquette Lake and eventually Lake Michigan. The PM River is not deep, averaging two to four feet deep and only about 30-40 feet wide.

The Port of Ludington Maritime Museum brings history to life with digital storytelling, authentic images and artifacts, and engaging interactive exhibits that entertain, enlighten, and inspire a deeper appreciation for the region’s maritime history. Located in the former U.S. Coast Guard Station, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this family-friendly, three-story museum overlooks Lake Michigan’s wild shoreline, Ludington’s iconic North Pier Light, and the historic carferry Badger, extending the maritime experience beyond its doors in this vacation wonderland. The museum is operated by the Mason County Historical Society, which also operates the nearby Historic White Pine Village.

The S.S. Badger is the very last coal powered passenger steamship that is in operation in the United States. It has provided a fun, reliable and affordable shortcut across the beautiful Lake Michigan for over 60 years and has transported more than thousands of passengers since it's re-birth in 1992. In 2016 she received the nation’s highest historic honor when the Department of Interior officially designated the Badger as a Historic Landmark.

Sandcastles Children's Museum encourages and inspires children and families to explore their world - offering hands-on discovery while stimulating creativity, curiosity and the love of learning!

Come join us on a horseback ride through the beautiful West Michigan countryside as we enjoy the scenery and learn riding basics. Beginners are welcome!

Wave Club Water Sport Rentals, located on beautiful Silver Lake near the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, has a large variety of recreational boats and water sports equipment for rent on an hourly or daily basis. Enjoy a day skimming across the surface of Silver Lake on your choice of recreational boat or water sports equipment, or visit the world-famous Silver Lake Sand Dunes to enjoy sand-surfing, volleyball, hiking or just a day in the sun!

Historic White Pine Village offers a living-history point of view, family-friendly, fun-filled tour of a late 19th/ early 20th century pioneer village. This Village boasts about 30 historic buildings, including the original 1849 Mason County Courthouse (on the State Register of Historic Places).