September the “Season of Calm” Along Michigan’s Shore
Posted by Laura Nelson on September 5, 2009
By Sally Zarafonetis
I always love the month of September because it’s the start of “something new”. School begins, work life picks up, and everyone gets back to their regular routine. It is also the best time for swimming in Lake Michigan.
Sally Zarafonetis on the beach at Lake Michigan
The big Lake is beautiful in all seasons, but for swimming, it’s the month of September that is the best time to take the plunge and experience the warmest water temperatures of the year.
Since my early youth I’ve always enjoyed the unique experience of just me with the water. When everything in life seems complex, a dip in the Lake is a special time to get a perspective on things. As you look at the distant blue horizon, problems melt away with the waves, sounds of nature calm the soul, and the comfort of refreshing water along a quiet beach restores the body in a way that nothing else can.
In September, when the Lake is a very comfortable and the crowds are gone, you can feel the earth in its simplicity. September on Lake Michigan is the season of calm and it’s time for reflection.
This is the best time to book a weekend along Lake Michigan’s shoreline. From New Buffalo to Muskegon, and northward to Frankfort and Mackinac Island, prices at hotels and inns become more affordable after the peak summer season and special offers abound.
Visit GreatFoodandTravel.com to plan your getaway. You’ll find unique lodging, great restaurants, wineries and microbreweries to enjoy along Michigan’s pristine Shore.
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