Ugly Michigan? I grew up on the West side of the state on the shores of Lake Michigan. Dunes and beaches there are beautiful. The ride up Lakeshore Drive from Grand Haven to Holland is very scenic and nice.

The East side of the State can be ugly. I live in Saginaw and I would guess that's the type of area the poster was thinking about. Still you can find some beatiful trails. Pere Marquette in Midland is a nice 60 mile ride.