Cathy Stuewer

At the tip of northern Michigan's lower peninsula, Emmet County welcomes thousands of visitors to our picturesque communities along Lake Michigan, Little Traverse Bay, Crooked Lake, Pickerel Lake, and others. The county's popular Headlands International Dark Sky Park and McGulpin Point Lighthouse near Mackinaw City are must-visit attractions in the northern part of the county. With miles of bike and walking trails, dozens of parks and nature preserves, beaches, ski resorts, quaint shops, and so much more, Emmet County always has something to offer whatever the season!