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Caption: Northern Michigan America's other West Coast
Caption: The area around Traverse City is a wonderland of lakes and forests.
I was fortunate to spend several weeks exploring the area this summer.
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Caption: Along the shore of Lake Michigan one finds lots of pebbles and drift wood.
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Caption: In the lower right you see some of the thousands of people who come to experience Lake Michigan beaches. Others find artistic inspiration.
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Caption: Point Betsie Lighthouse is a favorite place to watch sunsets.
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Caption: Miles of rivers await exploration by kayak or canoe.
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Caption: We were delighted to find turtles taking a little afternoon sun.
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Caption: The Platte River empties into Lake Michigan. In the distance is the Sleeping Bear Dunes.
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Caption: At Sleeping Bear Dunes you can hike 2.5 miles across the sand from Glen Lake to Lake Michigan.
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Caption: Looking north from the Empire Bluff gives an awesome view of "The Big Lake."
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Caption: Leland, a delightful old fishing village. Be sure to try the smoked whitefish.
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Caption: The Leelanau Peninsula is becoming a destination for wine enthusiasts.
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Caption: Wherever you visit in Northern Michigan, make sure to spend one evening watching the sun set over Lake Michigan.
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