NATIONAL LAKE SHORE WITH DAVE AND MARYLYN

We found out that our friends and neighbor Dave and Marilyn had not visited the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lake shore, so we are out today to show them this beautiful part of Michigan.

The quaint town of Glenn Arbor is the gateway to the National Lake shore.

As we arrive in town we first head for the shore and a unique perfumed soap factory on the way. There we found someone riding a small, shaggy Icelandic pony. You can see the pony wading near the beach above.

Here we are in downtown. There was a local art gallery with magnificent acrylic paintings by a local artist. That was enjoyable.

A view of the blue, blue waters of Lake Michigan from the beach at Glen Arbor. The water was smooth enough for kayakers to venture far from shore.

A school group visiting the inland side of the dunes. The climb does not look as steep and difficult as it really is. From the top, you can have a beautiful view of farms, lakes, and forests, and turnaround and have a spectacular view of Lake Michigan.

Below at another section of the National Lake Shore park is a boardwalk that leads gently up to this platform where a panoramic view of Lake Michigan, along with some islands can be seen.