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couple of drainage pipes run- beach. Coastal dunes, hiking wooden lumber hooker that camping, picnic facilities, Parks and beaches ning across it, fades into trails and rustic campsites. was stranded in 1911, which gravel hiking/biking trails. marshy ground to the west, but North Bar Lake In the Sleeping sits in water from eight to 45 FROM PAGE 54 is usually less crowded than Bear Dunes National feet deep. There are more the eastern end. Restrooms Lakeshore, north of Empire. national lakeshore beaches OTSEGO COUNTY near lifeguard tower. The pop- Access via unpaved Bar Lake listed in the Benzie County Power Island In West Grand ular Traverse Area Recreation Rd. Restrooms at paved park- section of this page. Traverse Bay off Bowers and Transportation Trail runs ing area. Short hike over Suttons Bay Municipal Park along the beach, so bicyclists dunes, past North Bar Lake, to and Beach Downtown Otsego Lake County Park Off Harbor, this park island is West Otsego Lake Dr. in ringed with sandy beaches. and in-line skaters can partake Lake shore. Suttons Bay. Beach, picnic of a refreshing dip. Operated Swimming possible in both area, adjacent marina. Site of Gaylord. Beach, picnic tables, The island has 11 miles of hik- grills, playground, pavilions. ing trails, picnic areas and five by the City of Traverse City. lakes. several summer special events. rustic campsites. You need a Peterson Park In the village of boat to get there. Northport. Along the breakwa- Sunset Park On West Grand LEELANAU COUNTY ter on West Grand Traverse MANISTEE COUNTY WEXFORD COUNTY Traverse Bay behind the senior Bay. Adjacent to city park and center in Traverse City, off marina. Playground, picnic tables and restrooms. First St. Beach/Douglas Park Hope St. adjacent to the Great Cold Brook Beach Cadillac Lakefront Park. One Lakes Maritime Academy. On the Sleeping Bear Dunes National In the City of Manistee. play- south end of Lake Leelanau, block west of downtown Traverse City Lakeshore The mother of all ground, basketball courts, ten- Cadillac on Lake Cadillac. Across U.S. 31 North from the near the town of Fouch. beaches. Part of the National nis courts, picnic tables, grills, Elmwood Township Park Off Paved pathway, historic Shay huge Park system, the lakeshore fishing pier, fish-cleaning sta- Steam Locomotive, floating campground, which is accessi- M-22 on West Grand Traverse includes miles of beach. For a tion. At the end of First St. Bay, a mile north of M-72. dock for anglers. ble via an elevated walkway. parking permit and specific Lifeguard on duty during post- Kenwood Heritage Park Playground, picnic tables and On Picnic tables, grills, rest rooms, directions, stop by the visitor ed hours. North Boulevard off M-115 in lifeguard during posted hours. restrooms. center in Empire. Popular spots Fifth Avenue Beach Picnic Empire Beach Lake Michigan Cadillac, just northeast of Long and very popular beach. include Good Harbor Bay, area, tennis courts, volleyball Mitchell State Park. Sandy, Water gets deep gradually - Beach and Cannon Park. Just Pyramid Point and Glen Haven courts, playground. At the end west Empire. Includes a beach shallow beach on Lake perfect for kids. At the west beach. If you have lots of ener- of Monroe St. in the City of Cadillac. Huge playground, end of the beach, the Mitchell on Lake Michigan and a beach gy, tackle the dune climb Manistee. The catwalk leading on South Bar Lake. From here, picnic tables, pavilion, disc Creek drains into West Bay. south of Glen Haven, then slog to the Manistee North Pier golf, restrooms. Adjacent to State park permit required to you can walk either north or through miles of gorgeous Lighthouse is one of only four south on the beach for miles. Heritage Cadillac Nature Study park, but foot access is free. dune trails to the isolated Lake remaining lighthouse catwalks Area, which include a board- West End Beach Along Playground, picnic tables, his- Michigan beach (if you do, on Michigan’s Lake Michigan torical marker, restrooms. walk and observation tower. Grandview Parkway in down- allow several hours for the shore; it is listed in the State Missaukee County Park There’s a dock on Bar Lake town Traverse City, just west of journey, use lots of sunscreen Registry of Historic Sites. The Sandy, shallow beach on Lake the Open Space Park. Stretches that’s perfect for diving from. and bring shoes to protect your Manistee U.S. Coast Guard 15310 Missaukee in Cadillac. 117- for about a mile along the feet from the hot sand). Also Station is adjacent to the site campground, beach house, south end of West Grand North Lighthouse Point Rd., part of the national lakeshore, beach. Lifeguard on duty dur- north of Northport. This beach boat launch, playground, pic- Traverse Bay. The eastern end North and South Manitou ing posted hours. nic tables, grills, pavilion. features a landscaped green- is rocky and perhaps more Islands (Access by passenger Lake Michigan Recreation suitable for hiking and wading Open May through October. belt that separates the beach ferry from Leland) are ringed Area , William Mitchell State Park In from the road, and a lifeguard than for swimming - but wear with miles of secluded beach- nine miles south of City of wading shoes, the rocks are Cadillac. Swimming in both is on duty during posted hours. es. Off South Manitou, Manistee on U.S. 31, then and Lake The western end of the beach sharp. Playground and picnic snorkelers and scuba divers another nine miles west on area near lighthouse and park- Cadillac. Bathhouse on Lake is closer to the road, has a can view the shipwreck of the Forest Trail. Mile-long beach, Mitchell. Large campground. ing area. Follow trail to the Three Brothers, a 162-foot

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