This was taken along the shoreline of Lake Michigan, north of the campground in Manistee. Could you be stressed out while being surrounded by this? Not me!
The Portage Point Inn goes back to 1913 and overlooks Portage Lake in Onekama.
I took this shot from near the porch, looking toward the bay. Although I haven’t been lucky enough to stay there myself, I hear from those who have, it’s a wonderful experience that memories are made of.
The locals in Onekama told me Portage Point is a favorite place to go. I took this HDR photo while standing in the bay behind Portage Point Inn. I have it on good word from Beth that this is a great place to meet a husband. Can you see why?
I heard about this beautiful tree lined street from the staff at the Blue Slipper Pub (photos and link coming soon.) They told me that this is where a lot of wedding parties go to get their photos taken. I can see why! The street is between Onekema and Manistee, I’ll add a google map link to the exact location next week when I get caught up on the map links.
This cute little guy was rollerblading with his friends along the boardwalk in Manistee when they saw me taking pictures, stopped and politely watched me shoot away. So of course I had to chat and get to know them. Kenny offered to let me take his picture while he was skating. Thanks Kenny and thanks to your mom too for giving me permission to use this photo.
Running through the center of town in Manistee is a beautiful river with boat slips and a boardwalk. This was taken under one of the bridges. I’ll be adding google links to all of the Manistee locations next week. And… Grand Rapids, Ada, and Lowell photos are coming soon.
This is a typical sight in the summer when you get a little inland throughout northern Michigan. I just had to take this picture of freshly baled hay.
This huge propeller is located near the pier in Manistee’s Douglas Park, you can read more about the park and get a google map link to it at my entry from July 17. Just another reason why I love this place.
Never been to Michigan? Here’s why visitors love us:
1. Sugar sand beaches everywhere.
2. A huge freshwater coastline that feels like an ocean.
3. Communities that welcome tourists.
4. Breathtaking nature and beauty throughout the state.
5. Lots of camping and places for outdoor activities.
6. A love for the arts, with great art galleries and unique finds.
7. Unbelieveable clouds, almost every day.
8. Comfortable weather in the summer, not too hot or cold.
9. Sunsets you’ll never forget.
10. Something for everyone.
I got this list idea from a great website, Problogger, if you have a blog, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
Here’s a great place to visit. The Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse is nestled in beautiful Douglas Park at the intersection of Cherry and First Streets. The park is county owned and has free admission. Visitors can enjoy the volleyball courts, boardwalks, picnic area with grills, sugar sand beaches, playgrounds and of course, beautiful sunsets.
Just before the big storm hit in Manistee, is was sunny on the beach and huge ominous clouds lurked ahead. See the Manistee link for what happened next.