It's a place where Lake Huron's sparkling waters roll in off Saginaw Bay to wash the freshwater coastline, and rivers just as cool and pure thread six nature-rich cities together.

One where you could spend an iconic Bavarian day in Frankenmuth, and yet be sailing on a tall ship in Bay City by sunset.

Where adventure might take hold within National Wildlife Refuge in Saginaw, then fully blossom in Midland gardens where the country's longest canopy walk soars in red pine forest.

Here for the weekend or the night, bringing the whole family or just you two — you'll find this waterfront, six-city region an unexpected Midwest dream trip. Dive in here: