A Michigan's Adventure

Hey all!

Today, we're at Michigan's Adventure! While it's the only major park in Michigan, it isn't the home park for most Michiganders. Growing up on Michigan's east side, Cedar Point was always seen as our home park, being about a two-hour drive across the Ohio border. It's important to note that even for Michigan residents, getting to this park is quite a journey since it's located near Grand Rapids. Before diving into the report, it's worth mentioning that many enthusiasts and influencers in this hobby often criticize this park, comparing it to places like Six Flags Great America and Cedar Point. The park hasn't seen significant investments for a while, but with what it does have, it still offers a well-rounded lineup. Additionally, you have to appreciate the beauty this park offers. So with that, let's start the day!

We began our day by heading directly to Shivering Timbers, because, let's be honest, it is the best rollercoaster in the park. This wooden giant stands 120 feet tall and reaches speeds close to 60 mph on its nearly mile-long track, featuring a series of large airtime hills and culminating in a powerful helix before hitting the brakes. It's also worth noting that this ride has no brakes until the very end. This ride is worth is worth the trip if you are a wooden coaster enthusiast.

Our next attraction was the Wolverine Wildcat. This ride is designed to mirror the layout of the Phoenix at Knoebels. Over the years, it has received some topper track, which has made the ride more comfortable, although it remains rough in certain areas. Additionally, the tunnel at the beginning of the ride, along with the double up and double down airtime hills, are distinctive features of this 85-foot wooden roller coaster. Overall, its still a solid ride.

We took a quick ride on the Mad Mouse Wild Mouse rollercoaster, which features some solid turns in its layout, and then quickly tackled Corkscrew. I'll admit, Corkscrew is rough and really shakes you up. We skipped the Camp Snoopy area and made our way to the back of the park to ride Thunderhawk, their Vekoma suspended looping coaster. This ride was relocated from the now-closed Geauga Lake to Michigan's Adventure in the late 2000s, and it looks great for photos. However, in terms of ride experience, it's quite a mess. It's not as bad as its counterparts at other parks, but it still causes significant headbanging. It was a one-time experience for us. We then returned to the front to enjoy a few more rides on Shivering Timbers before heading out.

Overall, this park possesses a certain charm with its central lake and decent wooden coasters. However, their selection of steel coasters could benefit from an addition to enhance the lineup. If you're planning to spend an entire day here, I suggest allocating some time to enjoy their solid waterpark. Now, let's dive into the photo report!

Welcome To Michigan's Adventure!

Our First stop is Shivering Timbers

The Hills of Shivering Timbers Go On Forever. The ride stretches the boundaries of the park

This is the most you see of Shivering Timbers from inside the park

Outside the park, you see alot more!

The Wolverine Wildcat is the second best ride at the park. As I said, the park has some very nice spots for pictures

To ruin the mood, you get this dumpster fire.

We will ride the Mad Mouse first to prepare for the headaches ahead

You have to admit, for how bad the ride is, it does have a nice entrance!

And then at the far end of the park, you have the champion of head banging. Don't let this negativity detour you. You can even enjoy the park without riding anything.

At the end of your day, don't forget to get a Dippin Dots Sundae, which seems to be unique to this park

With another picture of Shivering Timbers on the way out, that wraps up our short visit to Michigan's Adventure.

In conclusion, consider visiting Michigan's Adventure. The park is ideal for families with riders who don't meet the 48-inch height requirement. There are plenty of family attractions available. Thank you for reading and Keep On Coast'n!