Paddling near Frankfort, MI
Frankfort sits in Benzie County in northwest Michigan, close to Lake Michigan and the clear-water rivers of the Sleeping Bear Dunes region. The Platte River and Betsie River are the marquee paddling destinations nearby, drawing kayakers, canoeists, and SUP paddlers to their gentle currents, while Crystal Lake adds flatwater options to the mix.
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