Empire Beach

The beach in Empire is one of the most heavily-trafficked beaches in Leelanau County, and for good reason.  It offers a gorgeous view of the Empire Bluffs, proximity to North and South Bar Lake, a large play area for the kids, a sand volleyball court, a basketball court, and even fire pits staggered along the beach for enjoying a sunset on these cool nights.  In case you need visual encouragement to go check it out, see below.

Photo credit: Kim Schwaiger

Swag Spotting – TC Alley

Swag Spotting – FNL

Swag Spotting – Northwest Michigan Fair

 

Love her look and her brother’s t-shirt.

Northwest Michigan Fair

When I was young I won a blue ribbon in 4-H sewing at the Northwest Michigan Fair…true-life nerd to swag story.  In my opinion, 4-H pretty much rocks.  It provides kids an avenue to really accomplish something besides a high score in Angry Birds (not to say there won’t be angry birds involved, see sad chicken photo below).  Take time this week to walk around the Northwest Michigan Fairgrounds and check out what these proud kids have been raising and making this past year.   You’ll also probably never see so many cowboy boots in one place in Northern Michigan (huge fan).  Did I mention you can run with the goats at 8:00 each night??  Enough said.

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