Today is National Hammock Day and hanging my hammock is one of the most relaxing, enjoyable hobbies that I have! They do call me the Hip Hop Hippie after all. I actually have mine in my trunk so I can throw it up anytime I find a great location. The two spots that I love to hang my hammock is in some pines or next to a body of water. But I also enjoy throwing it up on a couple of trees in my backyard when I can’t sneak away to a spot.
(photo by Shannon Renee)
Pure Michigan has compiled a list of 10 relaxing places to hang your hammock in Michigan, but I have highlighted a few from their list and a couple of my own favorite spots!
So you may ask, “okay, you’ve hung your hammock, now what?”. You can relax & nap, read a book, listen to music, meditate, whatever your heart desires. Just don’t get too crazy and flip it because I have definitely done that before!
(photo by Shannon Renee)
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon, MI
(photo by Shannon Renee)
One of the spots to land on Pure Michigan’s list to hang your hammock is Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park in Ontonagon. I agree! I had the chance to backpack through the area last year & I grabbed this shot of my hammock hang! Just beautiful.Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton, MI
(photo by Shannon Renee)
There is a patch of pines in Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton that I like to sneak away to. It’s right off the hiking trail, but it feels super secluded. In fact, no-one who walked by even noticed I was hanging in the spot relaxing & having snacks!
Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Charter Township, MI
Again, another great spot in the pines at Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township. There isn’t a designated area so you just have to walk into the woods and find a spot!
Ocqueoc Falls in Presque Isle County, MI
(photo by Shannon Renee)
This is probably one of my most favorite hammock shots I have taken. It was at Ocqueoc Falls which is the only waterfall in the lower peninsula of Michigan. These are the only two trees that I found along the falls to hang. It’s so relaxing listening to the sound of the rushing water.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Paradise, MI
(photo by Shannon Renee)
Tahquamenon Falls State Park made Pure Michigan’s list & it definitely makes mine too! I have visited the falls, but didn’t get a chance to hammock. I grabbed a shot I took from there so you can imagine what it would be like to relax in that beauty!
