Grand Traverse Bay

Spent a few days sailing in northern Lake Michigan. Weather was perfect, fair daytime winds, cool and calm evenings.
Spent a few days sailing in northern Lake Michigan. Weather was perfect, fair daytime winds, cool and calm evenings.
I could live here!
July 4th! Great sailing!
While I was in Michigan over the holidays I took the opportunity to explore my hometown. I had planned to do a long walk, but I barely made it two miles before I realized I had been photographing the bay for nearly three hours!

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Take the drive up mission peninsula and hit the wineries. Beautiful views and great wine. The 7 Apple cider at Bowers Harbor Winery is fantastic.

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Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge

Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge

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2579 N.W. BayShore Dr Suttons Bay MI
Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge
Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport.

Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport.

Northport MI
Charming cottage with shared beachfront on Grand Traverse Bay near Northport.
Featured in BayLife Magazine: Your Summer Getaway! Close to Sleeping Bear

Featured in BayLife Magazine: Your Summer Getaway! Close to Sleeping Bear

Suttons Bay MI
Featured in BayLife Magazine: Your Summer Getaway! Close to Sleeping Bear
Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids

Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids

Kewadin MI
Private Elk Lake Cottage minutes from Elk Rapids
A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks!

A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks!

Elk Rapids MI
A Short's Walk - Sandy Lakefront with Spa / Hot Tub and Kayaks!
6BR Just Renovated Torch Lakefront Home- Boat Dock

6BR Just Renovated Torch Lakefront Home- Boat Dock

Kewadin MI
6BR Just Renovated Torch Lakefront Home- Boat Dock
Caribbean-Blue Elk Lake Escape Remodeled 6BR Waterfront Retreat.

Caribbean-Blue Elk Lake Escape Remodeled 6BR Waterfront Retreat.

Kewadin MI
Caribbean-Blue Elk Lake Escape Remodeled 6BR Waterfront Retreat.
Love North Shore Cherry Cove Beachfront On West Grand Traverse Bay In Leelanau!

Love North Shore Cherry Cove Beachfront On West Grand Traverse Bay In Leelanau!

Suttons Bay MI
Love North Shore Cherry Cove Beachfront On West Grand Traverse Bay In Leelanau!
Suttons Bay Luxury Oasis W/Hot Tub & Grill

Suttons Bay Luxury Oasis W/Hot Tub & Grill

Suttons Bay MI
Suttons Bay Luxury Oasis W/Hot Tub & Grill
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