| As one of the most popular vacation | | | | |
| destinations in Michigan, Grand Haven is the | | | | To feed your brain and your body, head over |
| perfect place to get away from it all and | | | | to the Gillette Sand Dune Visitor Center for |
| relax in the summer sun with your entire | | | | their dune exhibits, nature slide shows, |
| family. Situated on the shores of Lake | | | | guided hikes, and bird and wildlife viewing. |
| Michigan on the west side of the state, its | | | | Located within P.J. Hoffmaster State Park, |
| location makes for an excellent harbor and an | | | | you can enjoy a whole day of outdoor fun at |
| ideal home for the largest collection of | | | | these activities and at the beach and picnic |
| fishing charters on the lake. However, there | | | | areas located around the park. |
| is more to this area than just fishing, so | | | | |
| head over to Western Michigan for outdoor | | | | If your idea of outdoor adventure involves |
| adventures of any imaginable variety. | | | | rolling terrain and your trusty 3-wood, then |
| | | | Grand Haven has a course that will meet your |
| Since the lake is so predominant in Grand | | | | needs. The Evergreen is perfect for those |
| Haven, one of the first things many people | | | | individuals who have perfected the slice with |
| think about doing is getting out on the | | | | its par 60 course, but it still provides a |
| crystal blue water for some exciting water | | | | stiff test on a few holes to remind every |
| sports. Whatever activity you prefer, whether | | | | duffer of their skill level. The Grand Haven |
| it be boating, sailing, jet skiing, or | | | | Golf Club is located along the shore and is a |
| waterskiing, there is an outlet that can meet | | | | picture of Western Michigan beauty. Sand |
| your needs near the lake. | | | | dunes and dense hardwoods line the course and |
| | | | call attention to the natural surroundings of |
| For a more relaxing adventure on the water, | | | | the course, which has been named one of the |
| climb aboard a riverboat cruise that travels | | | | top 50 public courses in the country the last |
| on the Grand River and Spring Lake. There are | | | | 10 years. |
| dining cruises in the summer and you can | | | | |
| catch sight of a sunset as you slowly move | | | | If you want to be close to the lake and all |
| along these calm waters. Scenic cruises are | | | | the attractions of Grand Haven, then choose a |
| also available from many of the fishing | | | | lodging option that actually accommodates you |
| charter companies, but helping you catch the | | | | and your family. A Grand Haven vacation |
| fish of a lifetime is their main purpose and | | | | rental provides easy access to the lake and |
| anyone who loves the excitement of reeling | | | | gives you a place to truly relax after a full |
| one in will certainly want to make a | | | | day of activities at the beach and on the |
| reservation beforehand. | | | | water. Grill up the fish you caught aboard |
| | | | your fishing charter on the barbeque that |
| If the lake draws you near but you prefer to | | | | sits conveniently on the deck, and then watch |
| stay ashore, the beautiful beaches of Grand | | | | the sun set as you listen to the waves lap |
| Haven can accommodate your daily desires. | | | | against the sand. Your vacation fun doesn't |
| Take a stroll and experience the famous | | | | need to end when you leave the beach, so |
| "singing sands," an occurrence that is unique | | | | continue making memories by taking advantage |
| to the Lake Michigan beaches in Western | | | | of all the amenities your home away from home |
| Michigan. Listen closely as you walk across | | | | offers. |
| the wet sand for the slightest squeaks and | | | | |
| sounds and occasionally dip a toe or two in | | | | has the most comprehensive selection of |
| the water. Spend a day soaking up the sun at | | | | vacation rental homes on the Internet. For an |
| Grand Haven State Park as the kids build sand | | | | alternative lodging option, look into a Grand |
| castles. The water temperature can reach the | | | | Haven vacation rental for your next trip to |
| low 70s during the months of July and August, | | | | Western Michigan. |
| so venture outward for a brisk swim. | | | | |