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This is our sister website! For the very best in
quality, classic gift baskets and more, visit this link.
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Here's some information from the
website. Tahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses close to 52,000 acres
stretching over 13 miles. Most of this is undeveloped woodland without roads,
buildings or power lines. Centerpiece of the park, and the very reason for its
existence, is the Tahquamenon River with its waterfalls.
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The Mackinac Bridge is currently
the third longest suspension bridge in the world. In 1998, the Akashi Kaikyo
Bridge in Japan became the longest with a total suspension of 12,826 feet. The
Great Belt Bridge in Halsskov-Sprogoe, Denmark, which also opened in 1998, is
the second longest suspension bridge in the world with a total suspension of
8,921 feet.
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A terrific website advocating
patronizing local retailers, restaurants, and bars, whenever possible. A tidbit
mentioned on the website along with many others concerning our great state:
Michigan's shoreline stretches 3,288 miles, making it the largest in the U.S.
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Award winning Southwest Michigan
business and tourism directory website. Are you looking for business, commercial, farming,
or recreational links to Southwest Michigan? Then this is the website for you!
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The Venetian Festival is held every year
in July. There is always something for everyone: food of every kind you can imagine,
music for all age groups. The 2009 Venetian Festival is scheduled for July 16 - 19th.
Mark it on your calendar, it's a great time.
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Michigan images submitted by
citizens and visitors. Photos of country scenes, bridges and buildings, lighthouses,
nature, recreation, shorelines, and many, many more. You have to check out this
site!
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A great website to find out more
about one of Michigan's most interesting and glamorous spots. The sights, sounds,
and tastes of this great island paradise will give you the urge to visit the island
for yourself.
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The Soo Locks are the busiest
locks in the world, and include the largest lock in the Western Hemisphere,
completed in 1968. The locks are administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
The visitors center chronicles the construction and the men that made the
Locks possible.
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Warren Dunes has three miles
of shoreline, six miles of hiking trails and is open year-round. It also has a
dune formation that rises 260 feet above the lake with spectacular views and
1,952 acres of recreational opportunity.
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From the website: The Leelanau Peninsula, which juts out into
the hypnotic inland seas known as Lake Michigan is a paradise of outdoor
activities - swimming, hiking, fishing and canoeing - give it a 9 on our
Activities scale. But it is the dunes at Sleeping Bear, which range in color
from pale champagne to burnt sienna and which roll and spike to 400 feet in
height that earned a perfect 10 in our Splendor category.
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Lake Bluff Park offers a scenic
overlook of the Lake Michigan shoreline. Located on the west side of Lake
Boulevard this park is easy to access and close to free downtown parking.
Plenty to do and see as you coast away in the summer breeze.
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From the website: The mission
of the Silver Beach Carousel Society is to establish a new, handcarved,
traditional wood carousel for St. Joseph, Michigan. The Society hopes to bring
back the historic and romantic traditions of the vintage beachfront property
for the artistic, educational and entertainment benefit of the people of St.
Joseph and Benton Harbor, Berrien County, and its many visitors from across
the country.
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The North Pier Lighthouse was built
in 1832. The pier was extended an additional 1000 feet in 1907 and at that time
the outer light was rebuilt. It is a fantastic sight and the subject of many
photographers.
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From the website: Located in St.
Joseph at the mouth of the St. Joseph River, Silver Beach County Park features
a clean, wide beach on Lake Michigan and public access to the South Pier. Silver
Beach is also host to many special events, including activities that are a part
of St. Joseph's annual Venetian Festival.
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From the website: Beautiful Giclee Watercolors by Sailor/Artist
Al LaBanca. Over 200 lighthouses available as prints or notecards. I will also paint your favorite Lighthouse.
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From the website: ArtWanted.com is a great place to shop for
a huge selection of artwork for your home or business. We have over 145,000 images on our site that can be printed to a
variety of print sizes and on dozens of quality products. Everything is shipped out to you in a few days with a 100%
satisfaction guarantee.
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