Since Michigan’s DNR has apparently decided to let our favorite Lake Huron beach go to rack and ruin, we have been scouting for alternatives. Two that we explored this past weekend do have possibilities. If you think of Michigan’s shape as a hand (and believe me, Michiganians do!), these destinations are near the tip of the tip of the Thumb.
The first pix are from the Albert Sleeper State Park, which was my favorite of the two. It is wider, and has lots of forest sheltering the picnic and grilling areas.
…and from the other park, Port Crescent (aptly named), about 9 miles to the east. It has a longer, narrower beach, but boasts a river. I managed to find the quicksand along the river, actually. No lie. I don’t want to do it again; it was most disconcerting, and that was with only one leg going in!
Time to go home…
April's Atelier 
How far is this from your house? I like both beaches…any glass?
Sorry, no seaglass. 😦
It’s about two hours. If you look at your Michigan state map which I KNOW you keep handy right THERE, it’s a straight shot up M-24. Mostly farmland and small towns. It’s a very pretty, relaxing drive. There are no interstates in the Thumb. 🙂
Meget smukke og stemningsfulde billeder.
Uhyggeligt med kviksandet, og meget uheldigt at du lige skulle finde det.
Hvad er “seaglass”? ..rav?
Tak igen! 🙂 Pa engelsk (undskyld)… Yeah, I sank into the quicksand up to mid-thigh in the space of an eyeblink. I kept my balance on my other leg, and Christian pulled me back up LOL!
Seaglass is just broken glass that washes up after being battered into lovely, smooth (safe!) pieces. It looks like clear pieces of colored stone and is quite collectible by artists like my friend there. 😉 It’s become increasingly rare since glass is understandably illegal on beaches and discouraged on boats. 🙂