N America News May 2017

148 NORTH AMERICA NEWS / MAY 2017 , Glen Lodge, nestled on the west shore of the 7000-acre Big Glen Lake, has 126’ of lake frontage. Located onM22, ¼mile north of the Narrows Bridge, and approximately 25 miles west of Traverse City, the lodge is open year-round, providing the perfect country getaway for families. Glen Lodge The waters of Glen Lake are crystal clear and it is renowned for being the fifth most beautiful lake in the world, according to National Geographic. The hard sand bottom and very gradual descent make it very safe for families with small children. The lake provides fantastic opportunities for all types of activities including boating, swimming and fishing, and there is a boat launch, as well as a marina, in very close proximity to the lodge. The Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes National Shoreline and Glen Arbor was designated in 2011 as the most beautiful area in the United States by Good Morning America, as a result of a national survey of the top 10 in America. In addition, the beaches on the Lakeshore, Empire & Glen Arbor as the best in entire Great Lakes area as reported by the Great Lakes Authority in Chicago. The Lodge All suites at Glen Lodge are located on the lower level and walk out to the beach. Choose from the following accommodations: 1) Northview: A two room suite with fully equipped kitchen; living/ dining area with full-sized sofa bed, TV, etc.; separate queen size bedroom; full bath. To accommodate 2-4 persons - 2 children and 2 adults or 4 adults. 2) Centerview: One oversized great room with fully equipped kitchen, living/dining area, TV/ VCR, 2 queen futons, tables and chairs, queen-sized Murphy bed, fireplace, full bath. To accommodate 2-4 persons - 2 adults and 2 children or 2 adults. 3) Southview: A larger king-sized room suite with fully equipped kitchen; living/dining are with sofa bed, full-sized Murphy bed, TV, etc.; a separate king size bedroom, full bath. To accommodate no more than 6 persons - 4 children and 2 adults or 4 adults. The Area Leelanau County was officially established in 1863 with Northport as the County Seat until 1882, when it was transferred to Leland. The lighthouse, at the peninsula’s northernmost point, (currently a museum open in the summer), was first constructed in 1858 to guide freighters through the Manitou Passage, and marks the entrance to the Grand Traverse Bay. Leelanau County’s scenery is hard to beat: from the Sleeping Bear Dunes just north of Empire, to inland Lake Leelanau, to the calm waters of Omena and Suttons Bays, there is plenty to do. Not to mention the cherry orchards, or taking the summer ferry from Leland to North Manitou Island. Leelanau County is truly a must-see for anyone who has an interest in Michigan, no matter what season of the year. Glen Arbor Township is situated within the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Shoreline. Its main community is Glen Arbor, centered between Glen Lake and Sleeping Bear Bay. This area was originally settled by John LaRue, John Fisher, and John Dorsey around 1854. It was given its name after Mrs. Fisher observed a cluster of wild grapes in the tree tops and remarked that it was a “glen arbor” created by nature. Today, Glen Arbor remains a popular tourist spot adjacent to Glen Lake and the Sleeping Bear Dunes, with several specialty shops, resorts and restaurants. Company: Glen Lodge 1701CA66