Outdoor Recreation

Andrews University is the perfect place for the outdoor enthusiast. Any nature lover will be caught up by the idyllic Southwest Michigan landscape—rolling hills dotted with orchards, vineyards and nurseries. The University is surrounded by forest preserves and state parks that offer a wealth of ideal sites for camping, backpacking, fishing and just about any other "woodsy" activity you can imagine. Pitch a tent beside the massive dunes that tower 240 feet over Lake Michigan in Warren Dunes State Park. Or spend an afternoon fishing off the lighthouse pier at Silver Beach, one of the 17 designated state parks and recreational areas 15 minutes away in St. Joseph. Or you could just walk around Andrews itself—the University campus is actually an officially registered arboretum.