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Stand anywhere in Michigan and you are within 85 miles of a Great Lake and within six miles of a lake or a river. Michigan is overflowing with immense beauty that surface when one is around one of these great natural waterways. Michigan has some of the most spectacular, clean and breathtaking beaches in the United States. Experience the magnificent shorelines dotted with more than 100 public beaches, some of the highest freshwater sand dunes in the world and more than 100 lighthouses while you travel our shores.
Headed to these areas? Take these detailed beach guides with you!
Traverse City Beaches: A Guide for the Perplexed
2 Beaches to Choose From! Portage Point Inn & Waterfront Resort
Onekema 800-878-7248 http://www.portagepointinn.com/
This destination has beautiful fine sand beaches on both Portage Lake and Lake Michigan. Only a few hundred feet separate the two beaches. Lake Michigan beach are secluded and uninterrupted for 14 miles. During the summer, they have weekly sandcastle building contests and big fish contests. Evenings find guests at campfires on the Lake Michigan beach. Portage Point guests are very fortunate to be able to watch the sun rise 3 miles across Portage Lake and set over Lake Michigan. Of course, sunning, volleyball, kite flying, etc. are popular beach activities. When surf is up, surfing the waves is always a lot of fun.
River Country Sand, Sun & Fun
St. Joseph County 800-447-2821http://www.rivercountry.com/
Try a weekend camping at Leidy Lake Campground on Bennett Road in Colon. The campground, right on Leidy Lake can accommodate any camper, from RVs to primitive, as well as cabins. Leashed pets allowed http://www.leidylakecampground.com/ Cade Lake Campground on US-12 in Sturgis also has modern to rustic camping as well as modern bath houses and restrooms, most importantly; a large, sandy beach on Cade Lake which is great for swimming, boating and fishing. Volleyball anyone? Cade Lake Campground has it all; volleyball courts, picnic shelter, hiking trail and playground. For reservations call: 269-467-5519.
Nottawa Park offers free access to a public beach. Come for a swim, to fish, for your family picnic, or spend a few nights camping on the shores of Sand Lake. On M-86 in Nottawa. Call 269-467-5519 for camping information.
Beat the summer heat and enjoy a day at Palmer Lake Beach! Three acres on Palmer Lake. Picnic shelter and tables, barbecue grills, playground and restrooms. Take M-86 to Sprowl Road just east of Colon (269)467-5519.Upcoming Sand, Sun & Fun Events!
July 12Annual Beach Bash Cadillac Sands Resort Cadillac1-800-64-Sands http://www.cadillacsands.com/
It’s time for the Annual Beach Bash! Bring the family for a full day of outdoor fun on Cadillac Sands Resort private beach! There will be food and drink specials at the Beach Bar & Grill, and contests with prizes for kids and adults. Plus, enter their Summer Volleyball Tournament for a bit of competitive fun!
Anchor Day July 19 Village of Empire 231-326-5287 http://www.empirechamber.com/
The founding of this Lake Michigan port is commemorated with a parade, games, a chicken barbecue and an evening dance on the beach.
July 24-29 Salmon Splash 2008 Manistee 231-398-9355 http://www.tournamenttrail.net/
Presented by Manistee County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Experience the fun and excitement of Lake Michigan Pro/Am Sport Fishing Tournaments. Over $100,000 in cash and prizes. Don’t have a boat? We can get you on one! Exciting just to watch, too!
Coast Guard Festival July 25 - August 2 Grand Haven 616.846.5940 http://www.coastguardfest.org/
The nation's largest festival honoring the men & women of the US Coast Guard. Nightly entertainment at Waterfront Stadium, arts & crafts, downtown carnival, Kids Parade & Grand Parade, the World's Largest Musical Fountain with spectacular fireworks. Grand Haven Beach: A Great Time for the Whole Family! 800-303-4088 http://www.visitgrandhaven.com/
Miles of soft golden sand, rolling dunes and towering trees are what make the Grand Haven area one of the most prestigious waterfront communities located on Lake Michigan. When walking along the beach listen for the “singing sands," a unique phenomenon only to Lake Michigan beaches.
Listen for the fun sounds you can make with the sand below your feet.Some of the most popular beaches days run from Memorial Day to Labor Day when Lake Michigan water temperatures average 60-65 degrees. Swimming in Lake Michigan is a popular activity. Other popular things to do at the beach: sandcastle building, strolling the beach, or walking out the lighthouse! Not to miss is the nightly show after sunset of the Musical Fountain!
July 26 Suttons Bay JazzFest Suttons Bay Marina 231-271-4444 http://www.leelanau.com/jazzfest/
This nine-hour outdoor event includes continuous live jazz and a generous sampling of Leelanau County's fine wines and cuisine at Suttons Bay'’s Marina Park.
Harbor Days July 30 - August 2 Elk Rapids 800-626-7328 In the picturesque port of Elk Rapids, this festival features a community dinner, an open-air movie in the park, games, a carnival, a parade and fireworks.
For more information on traveling in West Michigan visit our website at http://www.wmta.org/ or call 800-442-2084 to order our new 2008-09 West Michigan Carefree Travel Guide – your guide to all the places to stay and things to do in West Michigan. Founded in 1917, WMTA is the oldest continually operated regional tourist association in the nation. Representing 41 counties from the Michigan-Indiana state line to Mackinac Island and covering the entire west half of the Lower Peninsula, WMTA is dedicated to proving that “We Know West Michigan
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