August 2012
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Catch a Ride
Veer off from the traditional road trip this summer by adding an accelerated twist of adventure.
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Paving the Way
Take an easy route along some of the state’s most scenic lakes and places.
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Into the Blue
Newcomers to kayaking will find a guided outing is the perfect introduction into these waves of exploration.
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Game Changers
The expense, difficulty and length of time it takes to play 18 holes has put golf in the rough for many would-be players — but not for long.
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Semper Paratus: Through Surf and Storm
Each Great Lake vessel submerged in a freshwater grave has a tale of adventure to tell.
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Taking the Next Step
Whether by chance or choice, adventure is always there for the taking.
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Great Lake Story 2012: The McCullough Residence, Gun Lake – Chapter Three
The McCullough Residence, Gun Lake: Chapter Three – Project Summary by Mike Schaap, President Mike Schaap Builders, Inc., Holland, MI. Great Lake Story is a continuing series chronicling enriching stories of waterfront homes and those that design, build and own them.
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Travel and Adventure 2012: Contributors
Travel & Adventure 2012, Contributors
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Whispers from the Past
There’s nothing quite like descending through cold, clear water into another world where schooners and steamers still ply the inland seas.
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Choosing a Course of Action
Whether you want to float on liquid glass, paddle a fast current or portage for trophy-sized bluegills, Michigan has your ticket.
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The Hazards of Golf
Water, as it turns out, is not only essential to life but to golf course design. Michigan has an abundance of both.
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New-age Spa Escapes
Horses as therapists, bamboo rods as massage aids — just another day at the spa.
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Dining in the Vines
Dining in the Vines now in its fifth year, the event attracts those looking for a fine, outdoor dining experience in a mural-like setting with no compromise in service.
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Old World Olive Press
At the Old World Olive Press you can reap maximum nutritional benefits and savor the flavors at the newest “corner bar.”
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Getting Lost
Opportunities for adventure are endless, and you don’t need to go far to find it so get lost in the wild countryside of Michigan.
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Roadside attractions: They’re all here
One-of-a-kind diversions off the beaten track are a memorable solution for curbing “getting there” antsiness.
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Fishing the Flats
For huge fish that will chase down large flies in shallow, crystal-clear water the Beaver Island Archipelago is about as good as it gets.
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Islands in the Straits
Mackinac Island: The carriage awaits — literally — as we dock at our island getaway. The British-style coach is polished to a shine and roomy enough to house our top hats (should any of us be actually wearing one). Two elegant Percherons are soon clip-clopping us past Victorian boutiques and toward our impressively grand hotel.
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Rally of appetites
This August, a complete dining experience for $25 reduces the risk of exploring new restaurants — and greatly promotes chances of uncovering new favorites — during Restaurant Week GR.
