Explore Michigan
Travel
Free
Explore Michigan's great outdoors right from your iOS device. Browse and learn about several outdoor attractions such as State Parks, National Parks, and lighthouses. Detailed information including location specific activities, maps, and guides can help you plan your next trip.
Here are just a few features of the app:
- Location Filters -
Want to just see lighthouses? You can filter results so that you only see specific types of locations on the map or in the list. This makes it super easy to explore what you are interested in.
- Cluster Preview -
The map groups locations that are close together in a "cluster" so the map remains readable when zoomed out. Tap on a cluster to see a preview of the locations in that area.
- Directions -
Once you are ready to go, just tap "Get Directions" to start turn-by-turn navigation via the Apple Maps app.
- Resources -
Location specific resources such maps and PDF guides are available to download to help you learn about specific topics such as water safety or bear safety.
more Was able to plan where I want to camp this summer by using this app. Was very useful and an extremely valuable resource when planning any camping/hiking trip in Michigan!!
Was able to plan where I want to camp this summer by using this app. Was very useful and an extremely valuable resource when planning any camping/hiking trip in Michigan!!
This app is really nice and has lots of relevant information on it! Its navigation and interface are great. I look forward to using this to plan some adventures this summer!
This app is really nice and has lots of relevant information on it! Its navigation and interface are great. I look forward to using this to plan some adventures this summer!
Would be great if we could check off the ones we have visited!
Developer Response Thanks for the suggestion. We will add it to our list.
Would be great if we could check off the ones we have visited!
Thanks for the suggestion. We will add it to our list.
Useless info that is available on google or apple maps. Just wasted space on a phone.
Developer Response We would love to hear your thoughts of ways we could make the app more useful than Google maps. Feel free to email us at feedback@goexploremichigan.com!
Useless info that is available on google or apple maps. Just wasted space on a phone.
We would love to hear your thoughts of ways we could make the app more useful than Google maps. Feel free to email us at feedback@goexploremichigan.com!
We have updated the app to be faster. Locations now load immediately upon launching the app.
2025.1 02/04/2025
# New
- Added button to map view to show your location on the map (Thanks for the suggestion John!)
# Updated
- Show loading indicator when images are downloading
- The map now has a boundary to make it harder to scroll locations out of view
2.6.0 09/13/2022
We recently launched our new website. You can check it out at www.goexploremichigan.com.
# New
- added ability to share link for location via share button on location detail view
2.5.0 08/15/2021
This update includes minor fixes. We have been spending most of our time working on our new website. (You should check it out! goexploremichigan.com)
- updated the segmented control at the top of the screen to have more contrast
- updated the status bar appearance so it is white on a blue background instead of black on a blue background
- updated the minimum supported operating system to iOS 12.3
- updated the shop link in the about view
2.4.0 06/04/2021
We are happy to announce our new partner program where parks departments can sign up to have their parks included in the app. County and city parks departments can contact us at feedback@goexploremichigan.com.
Changes
• added Newaygo County Parks
• fixed a bug where seasonal dates were incorrect
2.3.0 03/06/2020
- added ability to tap photo to view it full screen
2.2.0 11/06/2019
- hide "Get Directions" button for locations you can't drive to (like lighthouses in the middle of a lake)
2.1.0 06/01/2019
Updated the app to support iOS 11.0 and up.
2.0.1 04/28/2019
We have rewritten the app from the ground up! When building the old app we made some decisions that prevented us from updating the app as often as we would like. With Explore Michigan 2.0 you will see more updates and get better information as we continue to make improvements.
If you have suggestions for ways we can improve the app, please email us at feedback@goexploremichigan.com.
2.0.0 04/18/2019
We are getting things ready for the spring. Be on the lookout for Explore Michigan 2.0 coming soon!
-- 1.9.0 --
NEW
• We added links to our social accounts in the Explore tab so you can easily find us in your favorite apps.
If you have a minute to leave a review for Explore Michigan in the App Store we would appreciate it. Reviews really help :)
Thanks!
– Explore Michigan Team
Facebook: facebook.com/goexploremichigan
Instagram: instagram.com/goexploremichigan
Twitter: twitter.com/goexploremi
Pinterest: pinterest.com/exploremichigan
1.9.1 02/14/2019
NEW
• We added links to our social accounts in the Explore tab so you can easily find us in your favorite apps.
-- 1.8.0 --
NEW
• We added a row in the Explore tab so you can easily access the new Explore Michigan store!
If you have a minute to leave a review for Explore Michigan in the App Store we would appreciate it. Reviews really help :)
Thanks!
– Explore Michigan Team
Facebook: facebook.com/goexploremichigan
Instagram: instagram.com/goexploremichigan
Twitter: twitter.com/goexploremi
Pinterest: pinterest.com/exploremichigan
1.9.0 08/10/2018
NEW
• We added a row in the Explore tab so you can easily access the new Explore Michigan store!
-- 1.7.0 --
UPDATED
• you can now tap the map in the location view to see a larger view of the map
If you have a minute to leave a review for Explore Michigan in the App Store we would appreciate it. Reviews really help :)
Thanks!
– Explore Michigan Team
Facebook: facebook.com/goexploremichigan
Instagram: instagram.com/goexploremichigan
Twitter: twitter.com/goexploremi
Pinterest: pinterest.com/exploremichigan
1.8.0 07/31/2018
UPDATED
• you can now tap the map in the location view to see a larger view of the map
-- 1.6.1 --
UPDATED
• fix issue where long location names were cut off
If you have a minute to leave a review for Explore Michigan in the App Store we would appreciate it. Reviews really help :)
Thanks!
– Explore Michigan Team
Facebook: facebook.com/goexploremichigan
Instagram: instagram.com/goexploremichigan
Twitter: twitter.com/goexploremi
Pinterest: pinterest.com/exploremichigan
1.7.0 06/26/2018
UPDATED
• fix issue where long location names were cut off
-- 1.6 --
Summer is right around the corner and we are getting ready!
NEW
• Updated the look and feel of the app!
• Added map in the location view so it is easier to see where a location is located in Michigan.
UPDATED
• small performance tweaks
If you have a minute to leave a review for Explore Michigan in the App Store we would appreciate it. Reviews really help :)
Thanks!
– Explore Michigan Team
Facebook: facebook.com/goexploremichigan
Instagram: instagram.com/goexploremichigan
Twitter: twitter.com/goexploremi
1.6.1 04/23/2018
Summer is right around the corner and we are getting ready!
NEW
• Updated the look and feel of the app!
• Added map in the location view so it is easier to see where a location is located in Michigan.
UPDATED
• small performance tweaks
If you have a minute to leave a review for Explore Michigan in the App Store we would appreciate it. Reviews really help :)
Thanks!
– Explore Michigan Team
Facebook: facebook.com/goexploremichigan
Instagram: instagram.com/goexploremichigan
Twitter: twitter.com/goexploremi
1.6 04/22/2018
Updates:
• remove events tab
We haven't been able to keep the events database as full as we would have liked so we are removing that feature for now. We have plans to bring it back in the future.
If you have a minute to leave a review for Explore Michigan in the App Store we would appreciate it. Reviews really help :)
Thanks!
– Explore Michigan Team
Facebook: facebook.com/goexploremichigan
Instagram: instagram.com/goexploremichigan
Twitter: twitter.com/goexploremi
1.5.1 03/19/2018
Updates:
• iPhone X support
• performance improvements
If you have a minute to leave a review for Explore Michigan in the App Store we would appreciate it. Reviews really help :)
Thanks!
– Explore Michigan Team
Facebook: facebook.com/goexploremichigan
Instagram: instagram.com/goexploremichigan
Twitter: twitter.com/goexploremi
1.5 11/11/2017
FIXED:
- 3D Touch Favorites shortcut now routes to the Favorites view instead of the Events view.
1.4 09/12/2017
Updates:
- bug fixes
- removed analytics package (Fabric)
If you have a minute to leave a review for Explore Michigan in the App Store I would appreciate it. Reviews really help :)
Thanks!
Addison
Facebook: facebook.com/goexploremichigan
Instagram: instagram.com/goexploremichigan
Twitter: twitter.com/goexploremi
1.3 01/30/2017
What’s going on in Michigan?
There is now a tab for events in Michigan, but I need your help to find all the great events going on in Michigan. To recommend an event simply open the app and tap the events tab and you will see a button to recommend an event.
List:
- added Events tab
- changed the highlight color of the tabs to match the blue of the app
- bug fixes
If you have a minute to leave a review for Explore Michigan in the App Store I would appreciate it. Reviews really help :)
Thanks!
Addison
Facebook: facebook.com/goexploremichigan
Instagram: instagram.com/goexploremichigan
Twitter: twitter.com/goexploremi
1.2 06/16/2016
It’s time to start planning your spring and summer adventures! This update includes:
— iPad support
— An about view was added to the favorites view.
If you have a minute to leave a review for Explore Michigan in the App Store I would appreciate it. Reviews really help :)
Thanks!
Addison
Facebook: facebook.com/goexploremichigan
Instagram: instagram.com/goexploremichigan
Twitter: twitter.com/goexploremi
If you have ideas or comments about Explore Michigan you can email me at feedback@code-bits.com.
1.1 04/29/2016
We have updated the app to be faster. Locations now load immediately upon launching the app.
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