Lake Michigan is one of our all-time favorite places to vacation. The water and beaches are fantastic- clean, clear, beautiful, and refreshing. One of our favorite campgrounds is Warren Dunes State Park near St. Joseph/Benton Harbor, MI.
The girls are busy setting up their tent while the rest of us set up the second one.
Here's our finished campsite--good size lot with some grass and partial sun. It worked out great. No complaints of tree roots while sleeping either. That's a huge plus! We'll put up the canopy over the picnic table after we get back from the beach.
Here's our finished campsite--good size lot with some grass and partial sun. It worked out great. No complaints of tree roots while sleeping either. That's a huge plus! We'll put up the canopy over the picnic table after we get back from the beach.
The boys relax with some yummy strawberries and blueberries, and wait for the girls to get ready to go to the beach for a swim.
Getting to the beach from the campground is either a foot journey over the dunes which takes about 30 minutes, or a short 5 minute drive. As you can see, we usually drive. The kids and Dad trekked the dunes early the next morning though. It's a huge hike for LittleJ at this point, but maybe next year. They love it! The girls made their dune documentary which I'll have to upload later. In the background is the main sand dune. It's also quite a hike to the top but the view is amazing. 
Finally made it down to the beach. LittleJ loves the giant sandbox! The water temperature was around 65 degrees. It took a while getting used to, but in the end it felt great!
LittleJ got all tuckered out the second day at the beach. I would opt for a few more degrees on that water temperature though. Woo! It certainly cools you off!! 
Here is everyone beginning the climb up the main dune. They all make it to the top except for LittleJ and Dad who only get to the first log. 
After leaving the campground, we decided to take the scenic lake drive north instead of the highway. We stopped in Holland at the state park and found the waves to be much bigger. The posted water temperature was 67 degrees.
And here is the Holland lighthouse that sets closer to shore. I love lighthouses and we have been to several along the Great Lakes. Their history is fascinating and many are open to the public.
LittleE says she would love to live in Holland near Lake Michigan. I totally agree!!
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