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Michigan Beach offers white sand, good stone hunting; wooded trails and children's play equipment. There is also a concession stand, picnic areas, restrooms and lifeguards. This beach is a short walk from downtown, along Park Avenue or the Pine River Channel. It is also an excellent location to view the lighthouse and the stunning sunsets over Lake Michigan. |
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This is a natural area with rolling dunes that culminate in a wide sandy beach on Lake Michigan shoreline. Behind the dunes is a series of well-kept trails through a beautiful canopied wooded area. There are no lifeguards or facilities.
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Depot Beach on Lake Charlevoix is adjacent to the old train depot, which is now an historical museum. This beach usually has warmer water than Lake Michigan and the waves are calmer. Depot Beach is located at the end of Mercer Boulevard off U.S. 31 and has lifeguards, playground equipment, restrooms and picnic areas.
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Ferry Beach is also located on Lake Charlevoix. The gently sloping sandy swimming area is a popular beach for parents and their children. Ferry Beach offers lifeguards, playground equipment, a concession, picnic areas, and restrooms. The beach can be reached by taking Stover Road east off of M-66, or Belvedere Avenue from downtown.
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Seven more miles of Lake Michigan public beach can be found at Fisherman's Island State Park, south of Charlevoix on Bells Bay Road. In addition to the beach, the park offers trails through a beautiful 3,400-acre forest. It also offers camping
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