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11 Reasons Visiting Lake Michigan Should Be On Your Bucket List

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May 31, 2019

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11 Reasons Visiting Lake Michigan Should Be On Your Bucket List

Emily Smith

I am fortunate enough to call the shores of Lake Michigan home. Growing up spending every minute under the sun playing on the beach and taking the boat out for a nice cruise just seemed normal. Now, having moved away I realize how lucky I was. If you find yourself wondering where to go on a summer vacation, look no farther than touring the beautiful towns around Lake Michigan and seeing all it has to offer.

The dunes

Lake Michigan is unique because of the many hiking trails around the shore through the sand dunes. These hikes are not only a good workout but they offer incredible views.

The clear water

We can thank the Midwest extremely cold winters for the crystal clear waters of Lake Michigan. Because it freezes, it makes algae and plants scarce, giving it a Caribbean blue tint. On a hot summer day, there is nothing better than jumping in and enjoying the cool water.

The cute towns

There are so many hidden gem towns that have so much to offer around Lake Michigan. From cute beach shops to the best "ma and pa" restaurants and ice cream shops, there is nothing you can't find around the lake.

The beaches

The beaches around Lake Michigan are clean, and have beautiful white sand.

Chicago

Chicago is right on Lake Michigan, so for the city lovers, it is an easy commute to enjoy all the Windy City has to offer.

Boating

There are so many great marinas and rental boating shops around Lake Michigan. Any level of boaters can enjoy all Lake Michigan has to offer.

The people

It is commonly known that midwesterners are some of the nicest people you can find, and I am here to verify that. Wherever you go around Lake Michigan, there is always someone willing to lend advice about the best local sites to see.

The weather

While winters are brutal, the summer months around the lake could not be more beautiful. It is not too hot, and many days are the perfect beach weather around 80 degrees.

The food

There are so many unique, amazing places to eat around the shore. Everyone is bound to find something they love

Tubing

Tubing is extremely popular on Lake Michigan. Many towns offer a rental service to rent out a boat and a tube. Not only is it extremely fun, but because the lake doesn't have sharks it makes falling off a bit less intimidating.

Hiking

For outdoor lovers, there is no better place to go on a beautiful, scenic hike than the shore of Lake Michigan.

If you decide to come to visit the shores of Lake Michigan this summer, you will not regret it.

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11 Reasons Visiting Lake Michigan Should Be On Your Bucket List

There is no better way to spend a hot summer day than lounging around on a beautiful beach.

The dunes

The clear water

The cute towns

The beaches

Chicago

Boating

The people

The weather

The food

Tubing

Hiking

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

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16. To be prepared for anything.

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18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

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