Foodie's come for the Caribbean blues and expect gourmet food. Where should they look? This is the question we are here to answer! After spending five full summers in the Torch Lake area we have found some favorite dishes, but we are also still discovering new places. We put together a weekend of meals from different restaurants. Honorable Mentions (Other good options!) Dockside: Great outdoor atmosphere on Torch Lake that you can boat right up to! Siren Hall: This upscale restaurant in Elk Rapids was converted from an old fire house (hence the name). They have great fresh seafood dishes! Let us know your favorite spot!
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If you learned how to ride a bike or swim when you were a kid, it comes easy to you. Same thing for water skiing. I learned in a small lake in Northern Michigan called Lake Ann when I was 5 years old. My Dad was behind the wheel that entire evening I was learning, while my Mom was in the water helping me. They were there from try 1 until I got up. My Dad is still my favorite boat driver when I'm water skiing, not because he has a lot of experience with water skiing, but because he is always trying to improve his skills as the driver and test out new things to help the person in the water get up. My Dad actually has very little experience with water skiing. He grew up on Staten Island and didn't spend much time on the water as a kid. Throughout his married life he fell in love with the lake life and wanted it to be something his kids grew up around. While I was trying to water ski for the first time, so was my Dad. I got up and eventually mastered the skill and moved to slalom, but it seemed like it was always a losing game for my Dad. He never was able to get out of the water. My Mom, who was driving, would get blamed, or the poor Bayliner, or sometimes my Dad would come to the conclusion that water skiing was just not for him. The thing we never thought to blame ended up being the problem.
As part of our Airhead Ambassadorship this summer we were able to try out the Airhead Wide Body Combo Skis. These skis are much wider at the center which makes it easier to plateau in the water. Last week we decided to test them out with the family. My Dad was convinced this was his chance to get up while the rest of us were a little more apprehensive about his abilities. After we all got up the first time and "broke some glass" (what we say when water skiing in flat conditions), it was my Dad's turn. He suited up in the Camo Cool Neolite Kwik-Dry Mens Life Vest and slid into the Wide Body Combo Skis. With skis strapped on, he plunged into the water. My Mom straightened the boat, tightened the rope and prepared to throttle the boat forward. To our surprise he got up on the first try with no struggles whatsoever! He compared this experience to, "snow skiing with powder skis or floating on water". The Airhead Wide Body Combo Skis will be our go to skis for visitors new to water skiing! Are you looking for a beautiful view of Lake Michigan? Look no further than Empire Bluffs! To reach this breathtaking view it is only a 0.75-mile hike (1.5-mile round trip)! This is an easy hike that kids would be able to take part in. Just a warning there are some steep bluffs, but as long as you stay on the main trail you should be set. Also, this is a well-traveled trail, so it is easy to find your way. We went in the winter and surprisingly we passed many other groups on the trail. Some helpful information:) 1. There is no charge to hike this trail, (hopefully that is all year around not just winter) 2. Expect some wind. 3. There is a bathroom at the trailhead. 4. You will reach a view of Lake Michigan and South Bar Lake about half way into the hike, but keep hiking the view gets even better! 5. I recommend going on a sunny day when the different shades of blue really pop! |
AuthorsLauren and Erin seek adventure in their home state of Michigan and would like to share it with the world! Blog posts!
July 2018
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