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beach with gradually sloping lake (Pronounced “Richard-eye.”) Off the City of Charlevoix. rooms, picnic tables, basketball Parks and beaches bottom. Beach access is free, but Bridge St. in Bellaire, this beach is Fisherman’s Island (Bells Bay) court, shuffleboard courts (not you must pay to camp at the adja- unusual in that it is on the South of Charlevoix in maintained), sandy beach with cent 66-site campground. Picnic Intermediate River rather than a Fisherman’s Island State Park. rocky lake bottom that is shallow in northwestern pavilion, restrooms. lake. Sandy, shallow beach with About seven miles of sandy and a long way out. Elk Rapids Municipal Beach Off playground, tennis courts, basket- rocky undeveloped beach. Boardman River Technically, not Lower Michigan River St. near downtown Elk ball courts, grills, pavilion. Campground, hiking trails. a beach, but many locals enjoy Rapids. Picnic tables, tennis Lifeguard during posted hours. Operated by the State of swimming in the river at various courts, basketball courts, play- Whitewater Township Park Michigan. access spots. Though rocky or ground with miniature replica of South of Elk Rapids on Elk Lake Lake Michigan Beach muddy for much of it’s length, ANTRIM COUNTY Mackinaw Bridge, toilets. In addi- Rd., then east on Park Rd. Beach Immediately south of the pier there are many places where the tion to the beach, the Elk River on Elk Lake. Picnic area and boat near downtown Charlevoix. river bottom is pleasantly sandy, Barnes Park flows through the park, giving launch. Playground, concession building, and the water itself is always Just west of Eastport. kids another place to play. restrooms, basketball court, vol- clear and fresh. Try any public Beautiful sandy Lake Michigan Richardi Park Beach BENZIE COUNTY leyball court, shuffleboard courts, access spot for a quick dip. lifeguards during posted hours. Bryant Park On West Grand Elberta Bluffs Operated by the City of Traverse Bay in Traverse City, off At the end of the Charlevoix. Peninsula Dr. just west of M-37 road west of Elberta, which is Mount McSauba Rolling sand (Garfield Rd.). Rest rooms, play- across Betsie Bay from Frankfort. dunes meet the Lake Michigan ground, picnic tables, lifeguard The pavement ends near the bot- shore at this natural beach during posted hours. A popular tom of the hill, but the road con- approximately half a mile north of spot to cool off, has huge trees tinues far south, with parking the Pine River channel. Short trail that shade a grassy picnic area. available all along. Please respect through dunes to reach beach. Operated by the City of Traverse the dunes and vegetation by No facilities. Operated by the City. HOT N’ READY keeping your car on the roadway. City of Charlevoix. Clinch Park Beach On West This beach is backed by towering Peninsula Beach In Boyne City, a Grand Traverse Bay in Traverse dunes topped with a forest. Back small sandy beach on Lake City, off Grandview Parkway. in the 1970s, the national hang Charlevoix. Playground, picnic Between Clinch Park Marina and gliding championships were held tables, outdoor showers, grills. the mouth of the Boardman River, here. The beach extends south for Whiting Park Just west of this beach attracts hordes of miles along the dunes, offering Advance, which is west of Boyne boaters on summer weekends, PIZZA the perfect place for long hikes. City, on Lake Charlevoix. Sandy who anchor and swim to shore to And the Lake Michigan water is beach, dock, playground, toilets. shop or dine in downtown broad and beautiful. Rest rooms Adjacent campground with 60 Traverse City. While there, take $ at the end of the pavement. sites and showers. the kids to the adjacent Clinch Sleeping Bear Dunes National $ Young State Park Beach on Lake Park Zoo. Lifeguard during posted EVERY DAY Lakeshore The mother of all Charlevoix. Playground, grills, hours. Operated by the City of beaches. Part of the National Park picnic area, volleyball court. Traverse City. system, the Lakeshore includes Adjacent 300-site modern camp- East Bay Park Beach On East miles of beach. For a parking per- ground. Grand Traverse Bay off East Bay mit and specific directions, stop Boulevard South in Traverse City ALL SUMMER! by the visitor center in Empire. at the base of Old Mission Popular spots include Otter Creek EMMET COUNTY Peninsula. Playground, rest 5 (at the end of Esch Rd.) and Platte rooms, picnic tables, boat launch, ✭ 5 River Point (at the end of Lake Petoskey State Park On Little MONDAYS - Large Pepperoni Pizzas - lifeguard during posted hours. The Michigan Rd.). There are more Traverse Bay. Camping. bathing area is quite shallow Only $5 plus tax, carryout. national lakeshore beaches listed Sturgeon Bay Take Lakeview Rd. because of low lake levels. in the Leelanau County section of east of Carp Lake, or head north Operated by the City of Traverse this page. from Cross Village on Lakeshore ✭ Beulah Village Park City. EVERY DAY - Medium Pepperoni Pizzas - In Beulah on Dr., which runs along the beach Gilbert Park Sandy beach on Long the eastern end of Crystal Lake. for miles. The north end of this Lake about eight miles west of Only $5 including tax, carryout. Beach house, public boat launch, remote and beautiful stretch of Traverse City. Head west on Front picnic tables, pavilion, play- Lake Michigan beach is in St., which turn into North Long ground. Wilderness State Park. The lake Lake Rd. Close by the road on the bottom is perfectly flat, sandy and north end of Long Lake. CHARLEVOIX COUNTY shallow. Playground, rest rooms. Zorn Park Lake Michigan beach in Haserot Beach In the community Little Traverse Bay, off West Bay Depot Beach Adjacent to the old of Old Mission on M-37 on East St. in Harbor Springs. Beach, two Grand Traverse Bay. Playground, train depot museum on Lake swimming rafts, beach house, pic- Charlevoix, at the south end of picnic tables and restrooms. nic area. Lifeguards during posted Interlochen State Park Off M- Mercer Boulevard of U.S. 31. hours. Restrooms, playground, volleyball 137 South, south of Interlochen. net, grills, picnic pavilion, life- Swimming in both Duck Lake and guards during posted hours. GRAND TRAVERSE Green Lake, beach house, picnic area, boat launch, fishing, camp- Operated by the City of COUNTY Charlevoix. sites. Set among one of the last Elm Pointe virgin pine stands in Michigan. In East Jordan along Arbutus Lake M-66. Swimming beach on South Off Arbutus Lake Old Mission Lighthouse Park Arm of Lake Charlevoix, picnic Rd. north of Mayfield. A tiny beach Off M-37 at the tip of Old 2 Locations In Traverse City! area. Two museums, Historical beach (more of a grassy park with Mission Peninsula. Park along the Museum and Portside Art, both a spot of sand) at the north end of road near the lighthouse. Rest TRAVERSE CITY TRAVERSE CITY open 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Thursday Arbutus Lake, handy for a quick rooms. Famous for it’s many boul- through Sunday during July and swim. Picnic area with grills, toi- ders poking out of the water. 938-1800 929-2700 August. lets. A tiny brook that empties Beach is sandy, but the lake bot- 1660 U.S. 31 North 1535 S. Division Ferry Avenue Beach On Lake into the lake fascinates young- tom tends to be rocky. Recent low Kid’s Creek Market Place sters. water levels have made the shal- Charlevoix. Playground, basket- Bayside Park ball court, volleyball court, rest In Acme on East low water even shallower than Dine In • Take Out • Great Parking rooms, concession, lifeguards Grand Traverse Bay. Just south of usual. during posted hours. Operated by the intersection of U.S. 31 North Open Daily at 11 a.m. 6/27.su.705394 and M-72. Playground, rest PLEASE SEE PAGE 55