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We traveled back to Charlevoix Beach and Petoskey. Here we did a fudge tour with Kilwins and walked the pier again - this time, without fog.
Charlevoix Pier:
It was about 44 degrees F outside - quite chilly. It was April. Yesterday, there was so much fog - and the visibility was very short. Today, we were able to see just how beautiful this place actually is (I recommend visiting in the summer, though lol). The waster is so incredibly clear - like nothing I have ever experience before! Amazing!
Kilwins Chocolate/Fudge Tour: This was a pretty eat experience. Learned quite a bit about how this company produces their fudge and candies - and even the history of the company. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful - if you are in the area, I highly recommend stopping by.
According to them, we were quite lucky to have a small tour (just mom and I), when it warms up, there are groups of 20 and they run all day long. So, we were lucky to have a personal tour :).
Charlevoix, MI: Tranquility Along Lake Michigan
Charlevoix, MI is a great city to check out along Lake Michigan between Traverse City and the Mackinac Bridge. The city has great shopping, restaurants, and many parks including some on Lake Charlevoix and Lake Michigan. It is very cool to walk along the channel to the lighthouse and watch the drawbridge go up to let the boats through the channel including the ferry to Beaver Island located about 32 miles northwest of the city. Make sure to check out all the cool buildings built by architect Earl A Young which are scattered around the city! I also recommend checking out Fisherman's Island State Park located a few miles west of the city for some beauty and tranquility along Lake Michigan!
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Boyne Thunder at Charlevoix's Michigan Beach
Muskegon Lake Michigan Chaos
Absolutely brutal storm. Record high water in lake combined with West wing 35-50 mph results in huge waves and erosion damage. There should be 200 feet of beach there. Video shot from 30 foot dune and I was still getting splashed.
View of Muskegon from Lake Michigan Beach
Pure Michigan Places to Visit Part 1 I Michigan Travel Vlog I
This is a state whose name itself is derived from Mishigamaa and that means large lake. It is surrounded by the great lakes. Pure Michigan is mostly known for its clear beaches, sandy dunes, lighthouses, andzzaza lakes. it doesn't matter where you are in the state you will never be more than 6 miles away from a lake.
Whenever People hear about Michigan, they talk about heavy snowfall and chilly winters. But this state has its own beauty. The same place that gets covered in inches of snow, looks amazing in the summer. And this vlog is about the beauty of this state in summer.
Ludington: a small town that is always busy in summer and is known for its iconic light houses. ludington state park is one of the best state parks in Michigan. a short 2 mile hike towards the Big Sable Point lighthouse takes you through the sand dunes. once you climb 130 steps to the top of the tower you could see spectacular view. one side covered in sand and the other side was calm with a pristine beach and beautiful blue lake michigan. The sounds of the wave and pleasant breeze would relieve anyone for the day to day stress of life.
North Breakwater Lighthouse located in Stearns Park downtown. This is the ideal place to see the best sunset in ludington. The lighthouse is located on the north breakwater pier at the end of Main Street. just look around ! you are not the only one here.
Saugatuck is another gem to explore. get a close look at nature from rentable kayaks, stand up paddleboards and even hydrobikes from area shops. for active visitors we highly recommend climbing 302 steps to the summit of mount baldhead for great views of Saugatuck, Douglas and Lake michigan. USA Today awarded Saugatuck as the best coastal town. Oval beach won one of the top 25 beaches in the world by Conde Nast. There are also other beaches such as Douglas beach and serene laketown beach.
Have you been to frederick meijer sculpture garden in grand rapids? if not we recommend visiting. It's quite expenasive as they charge $15 for entry but has great scluptures and peaceful gardens. great place to spend time with family and statues.
This is wgere I flew my drone. I am still learning. Cadillac is a great city for hunting and fishing. We went through the campgrounds and it was packed over Labor Day weekend. we gazed out onto the beaches of lake cadillac and lake mitchell.
Traverse city is a City known for its culinary scene, wine and lakes. We went in July during the busiest time of the year: the cherry festival .
We walked on the alligator hill trail, which lead us towards the sleeping bear dunes through beech maple forest. We got a glimpse of lake Michigan. Our dog, Snoop did a great job finding his way and leading us toward the dunes. We were unfortunate as it was foggy during that time of the day, but this is how it looks on a perfect day.
Then there was the Old mission light house, standing between the North pole and the equator. With a nice beach area, we spent time looking at the pleasing waves. Don’t forget to peek into the Hessler log cabin.
we walked on the main street called Front street in traverse city's downtown. There you will find Old-fashioned restaurants, bookstores, a theater, hobby shops, art stores and cherry republic …this list just goes on and on. We absolutely loved the ambiance and feel of an open minded, diverse, and artsy community. This is a dog friendly neighborhood with water bowls at every entrance. Snoop also made some new friends.
We stopped at charlevoix, a small town with French influence. It;s known for its mushroom houses. This is a fascinating and unique sight to see. you can even rent them but just don't knock on the door of any mushroom houses cause people do actually live there. We saw many kids playing in the water, a tranquil lake, boats and ships, and a mighty bridge.
We then continued our trip to Upper Michigan, but we chose a different route which was through the tunnel of trees. You look towards the right, left or up…and find beautiful green leafed tress everywhere (can you imagine traveling through the fall season as the colors of the leaves change?!). Driving through this tunnel which goes on for miles, makes you want to keep driving forever.
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Family Vacation to Charlevoix, Michigan - Summer 2009
Some footage shot during our stay in Charlevoix, Michigan. We stayed at the Pointes North condominiums during August, 2009. Seen in this video is the draw bridge that raised and lowered almost once every half hour to allow taller ships access to and from Lake Charlevoix. As well as a sailboat ride on Lake Charlevoix.
Vintage Michigan beach photos
Check out Michigan residents have some fun in the sun about 100 years ago.
Charlevoix Michigan Driving Tour 2017
Charlevoix Michigan Driving Tour 2017
Charlevoix (/ˈʃɑːrləvɔɪ/ SHARL-ə-voy) is a city in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,513 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Charlevoix County.
Charlevoix Township is a separate municipal entity that completely surrounds the city and has a year-round population of 1,697. Typical of Northern Michigan towns, Charlevoix has a much higher seasonal tourist population in the summer.
The city is situated between Lake Michigan and the western end of Lake Charlevoix, which drains into Lake Michigan through the short Round Lake/Pine River complex in the heart of downtown Charlevoix. The Charlevoix South Pier Light Station marks the opening of the channel onto Lake Michigan. Charlevoix's Round Lake has been called the best natural harbor on Lake Michigan. The only way to get from Lake Michigan to East Jordan, Boyne City and other sites on Lake Charlevoix by boat is via Charlevoix. As a result, much commercial, industrial, and recreational boat traffic passes through Charlevoix.
Charlevoix is named after Pierre François Xavier de Charlevoix, a French explorer who travelled the Great Lakes and was said to have stayed the night on Fisherman's Island during a harsh storm. During this time Native Americans were thought to have lived in the Pine River valley. The Odawa and Ojibwe lived throughout northern Michigan prior to European colonization.
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Michigan beach hooping
What a gorgeous sunny day in Michigan. Big thanks to my monkey for filming me on such a beautiful afternoon!
Warren Dune, Michigan
Dunes are really cool, very peaceful and soft to walk on.
You need to come here and check it out.
Driving into Charlevoix, Michigan
Actually driving down the center of Charlevoix, Michigan: little shops, harbor on Round Lake and, at the end of town, the bridge over the Pine River.
Beach Drive, Lake Michigan, Harbor Springs, MI. 2016
Beach Drive, Lake Michigan Summer Houses, Harbor Springs, MI., Driving East to West from Pennsylvania Ave. toZoll Street. Nestled along the deepest harbor in the Great Lakes, lies the charming waterfront community of Harbor Springs. Discover the iconic and scenic Tunnel of Trees, stroll through beautiful downtown shops and explore lighthouses along crystal clear waters. Enjoy four seasons of events and activities for all ages in the Little Traverse Bay area of Northern Michigan.
Harbor Springs is a city and resort community in Emmet County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,194 at the 2010 census.
Harbor Springs is in a sheltered bay on the north shore of the Little Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan. The Little Traverse Lighthouse is a historic lighthouse on the Harbor Point peninsula, which shelters the deepest natural harbor on the Great Lakes. M-119 connects with US 31 7 miles (11 km) east and south at Bay View, and Petoskey, which is 4 miles (6.4 km) away on the south side of the harbor.
The area is known for its historic summer resorts, such as Wequetonsing, which was founded by Illinois businessmen and lawyers Henry Stryker, III, and Henry Brigham McClure. They were both connected with the Jacob Bunn industrial dynasty of Illinois.
The European-American settlement started with a mission by French Catholic Jesuits; they called this area L'Arbre Croche, meaning Crooked Tree. In 1847, L'Arbre Croche had the largest concentration of Native Americans in Michigan.[6] French traders renamed the area Petit Traverse, or Little Traverse, when they arrived in the area. After more settlers came to the area from the eastern United States, they changed the name of the village to Harbor Springs, incorporating it in 1880.
The federally recognized Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians are descendants of the numerous Odawa bands that historically occupied this area. They have their tribal offices in Harbor Springs, and a gaming resort in Petoskey. Their reservation lands encompasses approximately 336 square miles (870 km2) of land in Charlevoix and Emmet counties.
One of the city's more prominent European-American residents was Ephraim Shay (1839–1916), known for his invention of the Shay locomotive. The hexagonal-shaped house he built in downtown Harbor Springs still stands today and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The local elementary school is named after him.
Another building of interest is the Douglas House on the shore of Lake Michigan. Designed by noted architect Richard Meier and completed in 1973, this house is one of 150 structures listed in 2007 as America's Favorite Architecture by the American Institute of Architects.
Harbor Springs was the location of the Club Ponytail, a famous music hall destroyed by fire in 1969
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.30 square miles (3.37 km2), all of it land. Harbor Springs has a lot to offer during the summer months, including beaches, sailing schools, marinas, multiple golf courses, bike paths, hiking trails, ice cream shops, candy stores, coffee shops and various summer vacation communities. In the winter months the two ski resorts Nub's Nob and Boyne Highlands offer over 678 acres of skiable terrain as well as terrain parks and various trails for snow shoeing & cross-country skiing. When Little Traverse Bay freezes over in the winter months, many people venture out on the ice for ice fishing and ice boating.
Harbor Springs is a few miles from neighboring Petoskey, Michigan, on the other side of the bay. It offers a wider variety of activities, including a multiplex movie theater, a thriving downtown area of its own, and several big-box stores.
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Charlevoix, Michigan - Full Circle
Very foggy. 5-20-11
PETOSKEY State Park, Michigan.
A view of the beach at PETOSKEY STATE PARK in northern Michigan.
Lake Michigan Beach House for Sale | South Haven, MI | Private Beach
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Perched right on the beautiful sugar sand beach, this Lake Michigan property boasts sweeping panoramic views of the pier & lighthouse. Walk to the nationally recognized quintessential beach town of South Haven, to shop, eat & entertain. Award winning coastal design by Wayne Visbeen, built by Mike Schaap Builders decorated & furnished by Benchmark Design Studio, this beach house offers a beautiful kitchen with Viking appliances as well as custom cabinetry & built-ins throughout. Located at the walkout level and set up for the ultimate in entertaining, the beach living area features a kitchenette and is ready to accommodate your favorite beach-side recreation. No bluff & no steps to the private beach extending to the water's edge of Lake Michigan. The best beach location anywhere on Lake MI. Designed around leisure, comfort and function. All interior trims finished with cabinet grade paint quality. This Beach House is able to withstand 80+mph winds as it is built to coastal standards.
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Officials: Home could drop into Lake Michigan any time
Park Township officials say it could be a matter of only days or even just hours before a home clinging to the top of a bluff topples into Lake Michigan. (Nov. 21, 2019)
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Your dream of the perfect Classic Lake Michigan Cottage has come true. Featuring timeless architectural design, this well appointed Classic Cottage is established on the shores of Lake Michigan. No bluff & no steps, only a dune grass filled gently rolling fore dune separates you from the private beach extending to the waters edge. Designed by award winning Wayne Visbeen & built by Mike Schaap Builders, this cottage offers a spacious kitchen with Viking appliances as well as custom cabinetry & built-ins throughout. This cottage has an open concept main floor with ample room for large gatherings. Sip a glass of wine on the large deck as you watch the sun sink into Lake MI. The beach living area is designed to entertain with an indoor kitchenette off the patio perfectly setup for the outdoor kitchen of your dreams. Invite family and friends to stay the weekend in the private Guest Quarters. Walk to the nationally recognized beach town of South Haven for a night out, or a day of shopping!
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Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan
Castle Farms in Charlevoix, Michigan
We stopped by the Castle Farms coming home from a wedding in Charlevoix, Michigan. Built by Albert Loeb (vice president of Sears, Roebuck and company) in 1918. Entrance was 11$ in October being a shoulder season. Regular entrance is 20$.
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LAKE MICHIGAN WIND ADVISORY - YA' THINK?!
Lake Michigan, Charlevoix, Michigan. First big storm, minus snow of the season. Winds at 60mph.