Most Beautiful Views on the Best Backroads in Michigan

When was the last time you took a long scenic drive somewhere in the state of Michigan?  According to onlyinyourstate.com, you'll find pure bliss along the best scenic drives in Michigan.  Catch some of the most beautiful views in the state.

Over the years I've taken many trips throughout the state of Michigan.  And I can tell you this, there are many very beautiful scenic drives whether you're going up north, heading to the Upper Peninsula, or even driving to Traverse city.

I don't take many backroads and that's why onlyinyourstate.com has come up with the best backroads in Michigan for a long scenic drive.

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Here are several backroads in Michigan:

1.  Tunnel of Trees on M-119.  Even though I've never been through the tunnel of trees, everyone I talk to says the same thing, it's simply beautiful.  Onlyinyourstate.com tells us that this magical journey between Cross Village and Harbor Springs will make you feel as though you've been transported to a real life fairy tale.

2.  River Road Scenic Byway.  This is a 22 mile drive which winds alongside the Au Sable River and travels westward through the Huron National Forest.  Onlyinyourstate.com recommends this drive because there is so much scenery to love along the way.

3.  Whitefish Bay National Forest Scenic Byway.  If it wasn't for onlyinyourstate.com, I wouldn't know anything about these scenic back roads.  This drive is in the Upper Peninsula and can be found within Hiawatha National Forest.  The route ends near Point Iroquois.

4.  M-28 from Marquette to Munising.  According to onlyinyourstate.com, this is a stunning drive in the Upper Peninsula along the coast of Lake Superior.  This 43 mile stretch of road gives you beautiful views of the water, and it ends in Munising.  You'll definitely want to take a boat tour to enjoy a closer look at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

All of these backroads are very impressive when it comes to scenic views here in Michigan.  Just take your time, drive carefully, and enjoy the great scenery.