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Saginaw Bay

View of the large bay of Lake Huron and the 'thumb' of Michigan stretching into the water.

Mackinac Bridge

The legendary five-mile suspension bridge connecting the two peninsulas is the flight's crown jewel.

Mackinac Island

Look for the car-free island and the white facade of the Grand Hotel near the Straits of Mackinac.

St. Ignace Shoreline

The gateway to the UP with its bustling ferry docks and rocky shoreline.

Hiawatha National Forest

Dense wilderness and hidden inland lakes as the plane tracks westward across the UP.

Oakland County Lakes

Aerial views of the numerous inland lakes dotting the Detroit suburbs shortly after takeoff.

Huron-Manistee Forests

Vast stretches of dense pine and hardwood forests covering the northern Lower Peninsula.

Grand Traverse Bay

The deep blue waters and distinct peninsulas near Traverse City are often visible to the west.

Big Bay de Noc

Scenic views of the limestone cliffs along the Garden Peninsula during the final descent.