Beautiful sandy beach on Lake Michigan with free parking behind Van's garage. It's one of the…read moreeasiest places to hunt for Leland blues. Lots of other rockhounds; everyone was really friendly. We found a few pea-sized stones and were satisfied. The water is about 50 degrees in June, but there some sunbathers and even a few brave souls past knee-deep.

Van's is a great beach off Lake Michigan in Leland perfect for relaxing, swimming, taking in the…read moresunset, or, as we saw others doing, enjoying water sports like surfing and paragliding (can't speak to this directly as I have no skills in either sport but the people who were saw doing it seemed to be very happy there!). It's right near downtown Leland so parking can be a bit sticky but if you're staying in town or spending the day here it's an easy walk from the most bustling parts of this wonderful little town!

This quaint and peaceful beach is fun for all ages. For the kids, there is plenty of playground…read moreequipment. There is lots of space for hanging out, and if you want to make it a full day you can grill out on the barbecue. My favorite thing to do at this beach is relax and watch the water not to mention find a rock or two. If you are in the area don't miss out on this spot and enjoy this beautiful beach!

Two parks for the price of nothing! The north entrance leads to a very nice beach with great views…read more Their are some great rocks for people into rock collecting. Their are places to park and trails to hike. At the south entrance you park then there are trails to hike. 1 leads back to the north park. The other one leads to about a 5 minute hike to a stream view area. You'll see the stream almost right away, but in the distance and between foliage. It's a very nice stream, though nothing epic. There is then a 3 minute hike to the beach where the stream meets Lake Michigan. Again here the views are spectacular. Thetrails could be better marked and better upkept to get rid of low branches. The trail connecting the two parks is about 0.8 miles. Overall a 5 star review.

Well, this was a delight of a park - though the hike didn't work out too well. We came here for the…read moretrail/hike, but the trail was mostly washed out from rain and it became impassable the further in we went. This is actually right along a gorgeous little stretch of beach though, a nice spot for looking for charlevoix and petoskey stones. Gorgeous shore, plenty of distance to walk, dog-friendly - what could be better? Lots of fairly rocky shoreline, but some areas that were pretty sandy as well, for folks wanting a place to lie down. I will say the main area right near the parking lot was very crowded, but the further down you walked you could get to some pretty quiet areas. You can also go partly down the trail and connect to another stretch of beach that is very quiet.

Pro Summer Tip: Pick up some takeout from nearby 22 Wines and Vines, Shady Lane Market or Hearth &…read moreVine and pop on over to this lovely little public beach. Easy parking, super chill location off Lee Point Road, new picnic tables and portable facilities (seasonal) all whilst enjoying a perfect little slice of beautiful West Bay as a backdrop. Its a local secret and so I know I'm divulging a bit -- but if you are a tourist of the respectable type, it's highly recommended you pay a visit if you are looking for a little dip in the Bay. Sandy beach, great for kids and dogs. It's within a pretty residential area. Enjoy! Hearth & Vine: http://www.yelp.com/biz/hearth-and-vine-suttons-bay Shady Lane Market: http://www.yelp.com/biz/shady-lane-market-suttons-bay 22 Wines & Vines: http://www.yelp.com/biz/22-vines-and-wines-suttons-bay

Really nice but worried about the no pets sign at Hendryx Park & Beach. I took my dog without…read morelooking at the sign and saw it as we left.

Beautiful and quiet beach in Leland, MI. Look for the public access at the end of North St. There…read moreare two parking spots and I believe you can park on the street as well. The sand is smooth and the scenery is breathtaking. I walked north for about 30 minutes before turning around and ran into just a handful of people.

Lake Charlevoix was such a great place to spend a day out on the water. When we picked up our boat…read morerental in Charlevoix, they told us that we wouldn't have access to lake michigan, but would have access to all of Lake Charlevoix. Without looking at a map, I didn't realize how expansive the lake was. The beautiful (million-dollar) homes on the lakefront were stunning. There was so much space to explore and get in some time tubing. Whether you're in Boyne City, Charlevoix, or somewhere else, I'd definitely recommend spending some time out on the lake. We didn't try to find any lakeside restaurants/bars due to COVID, but I'm guessing there are some and would love to venture back soon and do some more exploring. Such a great place to spend some time on the water!

Beautiful lake with Restaurants, attraction, Festivals abound: East Jordan small town Main Street…read moreUSA, Boyne City with Markets, Music, Art and FRIDAY NIGHT STROLLS should not be missed! Up and coming place to be; here in the Jordan Boyne Valley Region! Warmer waters on the South Arm w/ public Beach @ EAST Jordan, THE LANDINGS Restaurant @ Ironton Ferry M-66. Follow M-66 up to Charlevoix and float back in time with the towns nostalgic charm! Shopping is King and White Fish by John Cross Fisheries Fresh and delicious! This is were you will find all you can eat White Fish, Perch, FRIES! Cookie the Lake around and you will find yourself 23 miles to the other end in Boyne City! WOW: sure makes for a great daily Road Trip! Think Breakfast- Lunch- Dinner- squeeze in a dessert to bring with like Michigan Fudge too! My opinion the best in Northwestern Michigan!

Winter rafting with Jordan Valley Outfitters was an incredibly wonderful experience. It was by far…read moreone of the coolest experiences I've ever done! Reserving my party's spot online was easy. I received an email with all of the information and directions I needed beforehand. The bus ride to the river's start point was comfortable. On the way, we were briefed on what to expect and safety information. The winter rafting ride was magical. We were lucky enough to have just gotten a fresh snowfall. The views truly looked like a scene out of a movie. The Jordan River was a stable flow therefore little paddling was required. The snow's heaviness weighed some branches down over the river so some ducking was in order! Our guide, Sam, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable about the river, area, and provided great local recommendations! Partway on our journey, our guide led us off the river. Where we were treated to homemade cookies and hot drinks. Run don't walk to Jordan Valley Outfitters!

I took my 8 year old son winter river rafting in February. We were in town for a wedding, but…read morewanted to use our free time to do something different/ unique. It was the perfect activity. The guides were great and luckily we were paired with another family we had small kids, making the experience even more fun for my son. We usually go to MI in the summers, so we'll be back to JVO for some summer fun too.

Quaint marina with friendly staff. Floating docks but set up mostly for smaller boats. Nice park…read moreand beach for swimming, bike riding and a one block walk to the great little town of Sutton's Bay. Wonderful restaurants, including a few that welcome your K9 companion, and shopping that includes clothing boutiques and art galleries.