Silver Lake

Over the July 4^th holiday weekend, I took my first trip to Silver Lake State Park on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Driving in northern Michigan is beautiful, but when the trees cleared and I was left looking out over Silver Lake to these mountainous golden sand dunes topped with a setting sun, my jaw dropped.   

 

 

Beautiful, no?

 

We stayed in a tent at a quiet little campground called Silver Hills.

 

 

(Photo Credit: Silver Hills)

 

We had bonfires at night and woke up in the wee hours to beat the breakfast rush at a yummy diner in town.

From there we would head into the dunes, which was a complete experience in itself!

 

 

(not our vehicle)

 

On the lakeshore the speed limit is 25, so it’s safe to park and walk along the beach.

 

 

A John Deere tractor missing its little person

 

On the day of the 4^th, we left the dunes early and drove back to the campground where we cooked our dinner over the fire. After a couple games of bean bags, we headed to town for some shopping, go-carts and zip lining. We walked to the ice cream shop before claiming a spot on the beach with a blanket for the fireworks show.

It’s a beautiful place and I can’t wait for next year.

Have you ever been?