What Others Have Said

"This is the ultimate answer book for those interested in outdoor recreation along Michigan's west coast. Mr. Hutchins has developed an excellent manual of great value to anyone interested in the out-of-doors. I highly recommend this guide."
Michael D. Moore, Director (retired)
Michigan Department of Natural Resources

“I used to think I had all the guides needed for cycling, cross-country skiing, kayaking and fishing up and down Lake Michigan's fantastic shoreline. That was before I saw Michigan's West Coast - Explore the Shore Guide, which provides more detail than anything before; everything from kayak launching sites to hiking trails to public toilets - the last is no small consideration for any man past the age of 50. Brian Hutchins' guide includes a good selection of black-and-white photographs and descriptions of local sights and attractions, and reading it makes you want to start planning some trips, which to me is the real test of any travel guide.”
Eric Sharp, Outdoor Writer
Detroit Free Press

"Michigan's West Coast: Explore the Shore Guide is a wonderful resource of information on the Lake Michigan shoreline. Hutchins offers a comprehensive list of public access points from New Buffalo to Mackinac City. State and federal parks, lighthouses, fishing piers, campgrounds and public shorelines are listed, along with county-by-county details of every access point on the Big Lake. Maps and photographs augment each chapter, and informative sidebars outline everything from water safety to Petoskey stones. This is a great resource for those who love our West Coast and for those eager to learn more about what it has to offer."
Ann Byle
Grand Rapids Press

"There is no shortage of guides to Michigan, but this one makes its mark with a good detail of information, good insights into the attractions of the 500 public parks and points along the Michigan’s west shore, and notably it features usable maps. There’s nothing here that will surprise a knowledgeable local, but there’s as much here as you’d hope the knowledgeable local could share with a visitor."
Steve Begnoche
Ludington Daily News

"A confidently highly recommended resource guide for the traveler, Michigan's West Coast: Explore The Shore Guide by Brian Hutchins is a precise and informative reference for lower Michigan's beautiful sights and landmarks along its western shore. Knowledgeably engaging readers with a wealth of information, pictures, and maps, Michigan's West Coast is enhanced with features such as "hidden" beaches, coastal campgrounds, lighthouses and public access, fishing locations, launch sites for canoes and kayaks, great hiking trails/areas, and website addresses for further study. Michigan's West Coast acts as a remarkable guide for anybody wishing to discover a more in-depth, less known area of lower Michigan and its Lake Michigan coastal region."
Midwest Book Review

“This is a must have for those who enjoy exploring Michigan’s West Coast. The information and maps contained on these pages are detailed, easy to use and helpful ... whether you are paddling, camping, snowshoeing or just taking a road trip.”
Ben Carr
Michigan Snowshoe Center
www.snowshoecenter.com