The sky is your ceiling among
miles of trails, forests and fairways
Jackson’s great outdoors are the perfect prescription for the four-wall blues, with all sorts of sports and recreation to cure what ails you. Miles of trails and thousands of acres of protected forest surround Jackson’s city center, all with their own reasons to get you on your feet. Take a kayaking or fishing trip on some of the area’s bountiful lakes- or grab your binoculars for birdwatching in the presence of hundreds of native bird species.
Learn more about getting a DNR eLicense (purchasing licenses and permits).
Learn more about how you can go fishing and visit trails statewide.
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Blog Posts
MI Playground Visits Jackson for the Second Year in a Row
Brothers Andy & Nick of MI Playground adventured their way to Jackson for the second time, with a mission to experience some local summer favorites.
Staying Cool for the Summer in Jackson County
Summer weather in Jackson has gone from zero to one hundred, literally. It’s been boiling hot out there, and with no warning. Luckily, there are plenty of places to keep you cool in Jackson County.
