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DRIVE,<br />

RIDE OR<br />

WALK THE<br />

DUNES<br />

<strong>ThinkDunes</strong>.<strong>com</strong><br />

<strong>800</strong>-<strong>611</strong>-<strong>0453</strong><br />

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WELCOME / LOCAL EVENTS<br />

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Wel<strong>com</strong>e<br />

To The<br />

Silver Lake<br />

Sand Dunes Area<br />

el<strong>com</strong>e to the Silver Lake<br />

WSand Dunes Area! Once<br />

covered by white pine forest,<br />

a growing America created a<br />

huge demand for timber, and<br />

the trees were cut. In 1871,<br />

much of the lumber went to<br />

rebuild Chicago after their<br />

disastrous fire. With nothing<br />

to stop them, the dunes<br />

began their slow movement<br />

eastward, and stumps of the<br />

old forest are still<br />

being uncovered<br />

by the shifting<br />

dunes. Today, the<br />

dunes are preserved<br />

as the Silver Lake<br />

State Park. They<br />

are the only sand<br />

dunes east of the<br />

Mississippi, where<br />

motorized vehicles<br />

are allowed. There<br />

is also a designated<br />

pedestrian area for<br />

walking, hiking,<br />

and playing in the<br />

sand. With shoreline<br />

on Lake Michigan as well<br />

as Silver Lake, there are plenty<br />

of beaches to enjoy. With a<br />

variety of unique attractions<br />

and events, a diversity of good<br />

food, and excellent ac<strong>com</strong>modations,<br />

your visit will be filled<br />

with much memory-making<br />

family fun!<br />

Enjoy!<br />

For Information about<br />

Silver Lake Sand Dunes,<br />

Hart/Mears Area Contact:<br />

2388 N. Comfort Drive<br />

Hart, MI 49420<br />

www.<strong>ThinkDunes</strong>.<strong>com</strong><br />

<strong>800</strong>-<strong>611</strong>-<strong>0453</strong> or 231-873-3982<br />

Creative & graphic design by<br />

AM Graphics - Angie L. East-Martinez.<br />

A special thanks for photo contributions by:<br />

Todd & Brad Reed, Jon Jacobson / Picture Michigan,<br />

Beltman Photography, Bob Henry, Ted Ferwerda,<br />

Mac Wood’s Dune Rides, Alicia Kolenda, Louise Olson,<br />

Tamera Salazar and AM Graphics.<br />

© 2013 All Rights Reserved<br />

Events<br />

Every effort has been made to assure the dates and times<br />

of each event are correct. Any updated information may<br />

be posted on www.<strong>ThinkDunes</strong>.<strong>com</strong><br />

Please call the contact number for the event to confirm.<br />

ApRIL 1<br />

Opening Day of<br />

Silver Lake State<br />

Park ORV area<br />

The only place in Michigan<br />

that you can drive, ride or<br />

walk in the Sand Dunes.<br />

231-873-3083.<br />

MAy 11<br />

MSBA Registration & Swap Meet<br />

MAy 12<br />

Mount Baldy Hillclimb<br />

Technical inspection on Saturday at the DNR Voucher<br />

Center 11:00am and 4:00pm. Race is on Sunday at<br />

10:00a.m. Silver Lake Sand Dunes – Contact: 616-399-<br />

4<strong>611</strong>, 517-448-2725<br />

MAy 25-27<br />

Memorial Weekend Amateur Salmon &<br />

Trout Fishing Derby<br />

Pentwater<br />

JUNE 1-2<br />

Start of Summer Weekend &<br />

Third Annual Chalk-it-Up<br />

Pentwater on Hancock St. sidewalks<br />

JUNE 7-8<br />

National Asparagus Festival<br />

Come Celebrate! Several activities daily<br />

in the area. Grand Parade and Back to<br />

the Bricks Cruisers in downtown Hart on<br />

Saturday. There are family activities, art &<br />

crafts fair, 5k run, Asparagus Food Show and much more!<br />

231-254-0170<br />

JUNE 15<br />

11th Annual Post Card Show<br />

Historical Park Transportation Museum<br />

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.<br />

JUNE 15-16<br />

Spring Fest Arts & Crafts Fair<br />

Pentwater<br />

JUNE 29<br />

Annual SLSDA Chamber Golf Outing<br />

Oceana Golf Club<br />

To register call 231-873-2247 or 231-861-4211<br />

JULy 2<br />

Hart Sparks Fireworks over Hart Lake<br />

Fireworks over Hart Lake<br />

Live entertainment, Cornhole Tournament, kids activities<br />

& more!<br />

JULy 3<br />

Fireworks in Pentwater<br />

The Miller Pie Contest & Fireworks.<br />

JULy 4<br />

Fireworks in Silver Lake<br />

Coordinated by Silver Pointe<br />

General Store.<br />

JULy 20<br />

Mears Art Fair<br />

Downtown Mears<br />

2013<br />

Drive, Ride or Walk the Dunes<br />

Come For The Fun — Return for Generations!


JULy 26-27<br />

Annual<br />

Take It To Hart<br />

Car Show<br />

Downtown Hart<br />

Car Show, crafts & food .<br />

231-873-2253<br />

AUgUST 3<br />

Art on the Commons<br />

Explore a variety of hand-made<br />

goods, fine art, local musicians,<br />

unique foods, business events,<br />

kids activities and more.<br />

231-301-8444<br />

Downtown Hart<br />

AUgUST 8-11<br />

Pentwater Home<strong>com</strong>ing<br />

Celebration & Parade<br />

Pentwater<br />

AUgUST 17<br />

Shake, Wag & Roll<br />

Pentwater<br />

AUgUST 18<br />

Pleasant Afternoon Celebration<br />

“Trapper Ralph’s Cabin Featured”<br />

Oceana Historical Park & Museum in Mears<br />

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.<br />

AUgUST 21-24<br />

142nd Annual<br />

Oceana County Fair<br />

Oceana County Fairgrounds<br />

in downtown Hart<br />

AUgUST 24<br />

Wooden Boat Show and Parade<br />

Pentwater<br />

AUgUST 31-SEpTEMbER 1<br />

Hart Heritage Days<br />

Hart Historic District<br />

Enjoy the weekend. Activities in the Historic District where<br />

buildings from the past have been moved and restored for<br />

all to view. 231-873-2488<br />

AUgUST 31-SEpTEMbER 1<br />

18th Annual “Honoring Our Elders”<br />

Traditional Pow-Wow<br />

The Hart Fairgrounds<br />

A traditional Native American Festival with traders,<br />

dancers, food.<br />

SEpTEMbER 2<br />

5th Annual Bridge Walk & 5K Run<br />

Hart Historic District<br />

Starts at 9 a.m. • 231-301-8449<br />

SEpTEMbER 7-8<br />

Mount Baldy Hillclimb<br />

Technical inspection on Saturday at the mini-mall between<br />

10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Race on Sunday at 10:00a.m.<br />

Contact number 734-422-3537<br />

SEpTEMbER 7-OCTObER 31<br />

Corn Maze<br />

Lewis Farm Market<br />

SEpTEMbER 13-14<br />

Annual Silver Lake Apple<br />

& BBQ<br />

CookOff Festival<br />

Downtown Silver Lake<br />

Festival highlights the delicious<br />

apples of Oceana County and<br />

the Kansas City BBQ Society’s<br />

State sanctioned Cook-Off and also includes an apple pie<br />

contest, BBQ eating contest, fresh baked goods, crafts,<br />

classic vehicle show, lots of BBQ, and entertainment. For<br />

more info call 231-873-3982<br />

SEpTEMbER 21<br />

Hispanic Heritage Celebration<br />

Celebrate the Hispanic Culture of Oceana County with live<br />

music, Mariachi’s, Folkloric Dance performances,<br />

authentic food, Pinatas, FIREWORKS & More! 231-301-8444<br />

Downtown Hart<br />

SEpTEMbER 28-29<br />

Fall Fest Arts & Crafts Fair<br />

Pentwater<br />

OCTObER 12<br />

OktoberFest - Classic Car & Hot Rod Show<br />

Pentwater<br />

OCTObER 31<br />

Halloween Trick-or-Treating<br />

Hart, Silver Lake, Mears, Walkerville<br />

NOVEMbER 29-30<br />

Home for the Holidays<br />

Downtown Hart<br />

Decorated for the holidays with lighted Christmas Parade<br />

at 6:30pm, horse drawn wagon rides, Santa, and retail<br />

specials and activities. 231-873-2247<br />

NOVEMbER 29-DECEMbER 1,<br />

DECEMbER 7-8<br />

Made in Michigan<br />

Downtown Hart<br />

Holiday Market for 2 weekends featuring<br />

handmade & Michigan Made products.<br />

NOVEMbER 30<br />

Silver Lake Tree Lighting<br />

Silver Lake Area<br />

Vote for your favorite home participating<br />

in the decorating contest. Enjoy hay rides,<br />

carolers, cookie contest, Santa and more!<br />

NOVEMbER 30-DECEMbER 14<br />

Small Business Saturday-Extended<br />

Hart<br />

Shop small to win big!<br />

FEbRUARy 8, 14-15, 2014<br />

Hart & Pentwater Winter Fest<br />

Hart & Pentwater<br />

Winter Sports Weekend: Ice Fishing Tournament,<br />

Snow-Putt Golf, Broomball Tournament, x-country<br />

skiing, and the State Street Mile run or walk! In<br />

Pentwater: Fishing Tournament, 5 K Snowman<br />

Cram for Pentwater Cross Country Team, Wine &<br />

Beer Tasting, Polar Dip, and more!<br />

On-going Fun<br />

MAy 24- JULy 6<br />

The Way We Worked<br />

(a traveling Smithsonian exhibit)<br />

Hart Area Public Library<br />

OpEN MAy 24 - SEpT 30<br />

Little Sable Point Lighthouse<br />

Tours available daily<br />

JUNE, JULy & AUgUST<br />

Oceana Historical Park & Museum<br />

Open weekends 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm<br />

JULy AND AUgUST<br />

Music on the Commons!<br />

Downtown Hart<br />

(7pm-8pm) Local artist each Tuesday at the Hart<br />

Commons overlooking beautiful Hart Lake<br />

JUNE, JULy & AUgUST<br />

Friday Night Concerts<br />

Last Fri. in June, thru last Fri. in August.<br />

Hart Historic District • 7:00 p.m.<br />

WED. - SAT. IN JULy & AUgUST<br />

Hart Historic District Open for Tours<br />

Also available by appointment • 231-873-2488<br />

OpEN EVERy WEDNESDAy<br />

Oceana Co. Historical & Genealogical Society<br />

www.oceanahistory.org • info@oceanahistory.org<br />

Headquarters: 114 Dryden St., Hart. • 10:00 am - 5:00 pm<br />

WELCOME & LOCAL EVENTS ......... 2<br />

ATTRACTIONS ................................ 4<br />

SLSD ChAMbER MEMbERShIp ...12<br />

CAMpING / RV ...............................18<br />

AREA MAp ........................fOLDOuT<br />

GOLf ..............................................22<br />

LODGING .......................................23<br />

fARM MARkETS ...........................30<br />

ShOppING / SERVICES ...........32, 37<br />

hART/MONTAGuE TRAIL .............34<br />

hART hISTORIC TRAIL .................35<br />

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A beacon of Light<br />

Over The Dunes<br />

ork began on the Little Sable Point Lighthouse in April<br />

Wof 1873. It was built very similarly to the Big Sable Point<br />

Lighthouse near Ludington, and was <strong>com</strong>pleted in<br />

1874. The distinctive conical, red brick tower<br />

stands 115 feet tall, and is topped off by a<br />

black, cast iron parapet. 139 steps lead up to<br />

the lantern room, which houses a thirdorder<br />

Fresnel lens. At one time, the lighthouse<br />

parcel also contained a one<br />

and a half story, brick Keeper’s<br />

house, a barn, and a boat landing<br />

and boathouse. In 1890 the<br />

tower was painted white after<br />

mariners indicated that the<br />

red brick could not be seen<br />

during daylight hours.<br />

In 1902, access to the<br />

The Little Sable Point<br />

Lighthouse is open daily<br />

for tours from May 24<br />

to September 30<br />

lighthouse by land was<br />

finally achieved. A<br />

trail was created, and<br />

wooden boardwalks<br />

made it possible to<br />

bring in supplies. In 1911, a third floor<br />

was added to the Keeper’s house. In<br />

1954, electricity was finally brought in,<br />

and the light went from kerosene to a<br />

250 watt electrical light. Sadly, in 1955,<br />

all but the tower were torn down.<br />

The white paint was sandblasted off<br />

in 1974, and the tower appears much<br />

as it did 130 years ago. Thanks to<br />

the Sable Point Lighthouse Keepers<br />

Association visitors are now able to<br />

tour the tower, and receive a telling<br />

of its history from one of the many<br />

volunteers available daily from<br />

Memorial weekend through the end<br />

of September.<br />

Little Sable<br />

point Lighthouse


“Be sure to take in a Mac Wood’s dune ride during your<br />

visit to Silver Lake. Fun for all ages, each ride covers<br />

over 7 miles of dunes and lasts about 40 minutes.”<br />

Mac Wood’s<br />

Dune Rides<br />

A Dune Driving Legacy<br />

For over 80 years, the Mac Wood family has been delighting<br />

visitors and locals alike with its famous Dune Rides. Each season,<br />

they ensure that thousands of visitors from all over the world<br />

are given the opportunity to experience the sand dunes close up.<br />

As the scooters make their way over the southern portion of the<br />

dunes, their drivers provide an informative and humorous narrative<br />

of the history of the dunes. On land leased from the Silver<br />

Lake State Park, Mac Woods is the longest running concession in<br />

the Michigan State Parks system.<br />

HIGHLIGHT YOUR VACATION!<br />

Great Fun For Everyone.<br />

A Scenic Ride Enjoyed By All Ages<br />

(231) 873-2817<br />

629 N. 18th Ave<br />

Mears, MI 49436<br />

Family Owned & operated since 1930<br />

info@macwoodsdunerides.<strong>com</strong><br />

www.macwoodsdunerides.<strong>com</strong><br />

Accessible for the Mobility Impaired<br />

Visit our Dune Mountain Gift Shop<br />

Dunes are preserved by MDNR<br />

WE ARE OPEN DAILY MAY 10 THRU OCTOBER 6, 2013<br />

(Weather Permitting)<br />

ATTRACTIONS<br />

Adults: $17<br />

Kids 11 & under $11<br />

2 and under FREE<br />

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6<br />

Jeep Rentals & Tours<br />

The fun of Silver Lake<br />

starts at Parrot’s Landing<br />

with recreational rentals<br />

for thrills on sand<br />

or water!<br />

You can Rent:<br />

• Jeep Wranglers<br />

• Quads<br />

• Dune Buggies<br />

• Ski Boats w/Tow Tubes<br />

• Jet Skis/Wave Runners<br />

Parrots<br />

REASONABLE<br />

HOuRLy & 1/2<br />

DAy RENTALS!<br />

Check Out Our Selection Of<br />

SILVER LAKE STUFF!<br />

ReseRvations Re<strong>com</strong>mended<br />

8110 W. Hazel Road • Silver Lake, MI 49436<br />

231.873.8400<br />

www.parrotslanding.<strong>com</strong>


Local<br />

boating FUN!<br />

ilver Lake is a wonderful lake for any<br />

Strailered boat. There are two public launch<br />

spots: the Silver Lake State Park, and a public<br />

launch closer to Mac Woods Dune Rides.<br />

There are 690 acres of lake to enjoy as<br />

you tube, waterski, sightsee, and of course,<br />

enjoy the dunes. The dune side of the lake is<br />

perfect for beaching your boat for a climb up the dunes for the<br />

breathtaking view of Silver Lake. Many boaters enjoy lying in the<br />

sun, and picnicking on this beach. Several local businesses offer<br />

boats, jet skis, and other watercraft for rentals. You might also like<br />

to experience the dunes from Lake Michigan. There is no access<br />

from Silver Lake, but nearby Pentwater offers a public launch. With<br />

numerous smaller, inland lakes in the area, no matter what type of<br />

boating adventure you seek, it’s sure to be found in the Silver Lake<br />

Sand Dunes area.<br />

Stand-Up<br />

Paddle Boards<br />

Now Available!<br />

ATTRACTIONS<br />

(231) 873-3700<br />

1220 N. Shore Dr. • Silver Lake, MI 49436<br />

OPEN DAILY FROM 7AM - 8PM<br />

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www.silverlakesanddunes.net


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CLIMb<br />

T<br />

THE<br />

DUNES<br />

he Silver Lake Sand dunes<br />

are a natural phenomenon<br />

nestled between Silver Lake and<br />

Lake Michigan. Sand, sun, and fun<br />

attract more than a million visitors each year. The dunes are divided<br />

into three sections. The northern area is reserved for off-road<br />

vehicles for testing your sand driving skills. Whether you rent or<br />

take your own vehicle, you will want to experience this adventure.<br />

The center region of the dunes is reserved for hiking, walking, or<br />

simply enjoying the beaches of Lake Michigan and Silver Lake. The<br />

southern area is home to Mac Woods Dune Rides. Mac Woods<br />

has operated for more than 80 years, allowing visitors to enjoy a<br />

40 minute, 7 mile tour of the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Whatever<br />

option you choose for conquering the dunes, you are in for an<br />

unforgettable experience of fun!<br />

Rear seat<br />

passengers<br />

60” or less


Silver Lake<br />

Sand Dunes Area<br />

Chamber presents<br />

Think Safety! pretty please!<br />

S.A.N.D. (Safety Awareness ‘N’ the Dunes)<br />

ponsored by the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of<br />

SCommerce, S.A.N.D.’s goal is to build a safe sand dune<br />

experience for all users of ORV’s (Off-road vehicles) in the Silver<br />

Lake Sand Dunes. Visit the website<br />

www.thinkdunes.<strong>com</strong> for the Ten<br />

Commandments for “Driving Safe”<br />

and “Know Your Dunes”.<br />

All motor vehicles entering the Silver Lake<br />

Sand Dunes Off Road Vehicle area must<br />

display a Michigan ORV tag, a State Park<br />

sticker and a 10 foot orange safety flag.<br />

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THINK<br />

SUN, gIggLES<br />

SANDy TOES<br />

THINK . . . SO<br />

MUCH TO DO!<br />

here are so many<br />

Tfamily-friendly things to do in the Silver<br />

Lake Sand Dunes –<br />

Hart area! With over 2000<br />

acres of sand to play in,<br />

numerous<br />

beaches for swimming,<br />

sunning, or enjoying a beautiful<br />

sunset, your experience<br />

is just beginning. For those<br />

who love activity there is<br />

canoeing, jet-skiing, dune<br />

rides, and dune buggy


entals. The whole family can<br />

enjoy go-carts, mini-golf, sliding<br />

down a zip line, bumper boats, horseback<br />

riding, farm tours and more! Each<br />

and every day’s experience will help<br />

you to understand why families <strong>com</strong>e<br />

back to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes area<br />

for generations.<br />

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2013 MEMbERShIp DIRECTORY<br />

ACCOuNTING<br />

Brickley DeLong, PC<br />

(231) 873-1040 • www.brickleydelong.<strong>com</strong><br />

Hendon & Slate<br />

(231) 924-6890 • www.hs<strong>com</strong>panies.<strong>com</strong><br />

ADVERTISING<br />

AM Graphics<br />

(231) 343-6027 • amgraphics@<strong>com</strong>cast.net<br />

Oceana’s Herald Journal<br />

(231) 873-5602 • www.oceanaheraldjournal.<strong>com</strong><br />

AGRICuLTuRE & pROCESSING<br />

Oomen Brothers, Inc<br />

(231) 873-3289<br />

Todd Greiner Farms<br />

(231) 873-2828 • www.toddgreinerfarms.<strong>com</strong><br />

ANIMAL CLINIC<br />

Hart Animal Clinic<br />

(231) 873-5631<br />

ART & ANTIquES<br />

Barn Antiques (The)<br />

(231) 861-5038<br />

Shared Space Studio<br />

(281) 750-2049 • www.SharedSpaceStudio.<strong>com</strong><br />

ATTRACTIONS<br />

Country Dairy, Inc.<br />

(231) 861-4636 • www.countrydairy.<strong>com</strong><br />

Craig’s Cruisers<br />

(231) 873-2511 • www.craigscruisers.<strong>com</strong><br />

Fast Trax<br />

(231) 873-7617 • silverlakeamusements.<strong>com</strong>/fast-trax/<br />

Happy Mohawk Canoe Livery<br />

(231) 894-4209 • www.happymohawk.<strong>com</strong><br />

Hart/Montague Trail State Park<br />

(231) 869-2051<br />

www.michigandnr.<strong>com</strong>/parksandtrails/Details.<br />

aspx?id=452&type=SPRK<br />

Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm<br />

(231) 861-5730 • www.lewisfarmmarket.<strong>com</strong><br />

Mac Wood’s Dune Rides<br />

(231) 873-2817 • www.macwoodsdunerides.<strong>com</strong><br />

Parrot’s Landing Jeep Rentals and Tours<br />

(231) 873-8400 • www.parrotslanding.<strong>com</strong><br />

Rainbow Ranch Horseback Riding<br />

(231) 861-4445 • www.rainbowranch-inc.<strong>com</strong><br />

RazorJ’s Adventure Tours<br />

(231) 852-4087 • www.razorjs.<strong>com</strong><br />

Silver Lake Buggy Rentals<br />

(231) 873-8833 • www.silverlakebuggys.<strong>com</strong><br />

Waveclub Watersports Rentals<br />

(231) 873-3700 • www.silverlakesanddunes.net<br />

Wood Shed Bike Shop<br />

(231) 873-4338 • www.woodshedbikeshop.<strong>com</strong><br />

Wild Bill’s ATV’s<br />

(231) 873-8400 • www.wildbillsatvs.<strong>com</strong><br />

AuTOMOTIVE<br />

Klotz Auto Parts, Inc.<br />

(231) 873-3325 • www.klotzautoparts.<strong>com</strong><br />

NAPA Auto Parts<br />

(231) 873-5687 • www.napaonline.<strong>com</strong>/mi/hart<br />

PM Collision<br />

(231) 873-2659 • www.PMCollision.<strong>com</strong><br />

Steve’s Auto & Truck, Inc.<br />

(231) 873-1641 • www.stevesautotruckrepair.<strong>com</strong><br />

bANk & fINANCIAL SERVICES<br />

Family Financial Credit Union<br />

(231) 873-5998 • www.ff-cu.org<br />

Fifth Third Bank<br />

(231) 873-5607 • www.53.<strong>com</strong><br />

Huntington National Bank<br />

(231) 873-2117 • www.huntington.<strong>com</strong><br />

Shelby State Bank<br />

(231) 873-1399 • www.shelbybank.<strong>com</strong><br />

West Shore Bank<br />

(231) 873-1400 • www.westshorebank.<strong>com</strong><br />

CAMpING<br />

Claybanks Township Park<br />

(231) 861-9960 • http://claybankstownship.org<br />

Hideaway Campground Resort<br />

(231) 873-4428 • www.hideawayCampground.<strong>com</strong><br />

Holiday Camping Resort, LLC<br />

(231) 861-5220 • www.holidaycamping.<strong>com</strong><br />

Jellystone Park<br />

(231) 873-4502 • www.SilverLakeJellystone.<strong>com</strong><br />

John Gurney Park<br />

(231) 873-4959 • www.johngurneypark.<strong>com</strong><br />

Sandy Shores Campground<br />

(231) 873-3003 • www.sandyshorescampground.<strong>com</strong><br />

Silver Creek Luxury RV Resort<br />

(231) 873-9200 • www.silvercreekrv.<strong>com</strong><br />

Silver Hills Camp Resort<br />

(231) 873-3976 • www.silverhillscampresort.<strong>com</strong><br />

Silver Lake Resort & Campground<br />

(231) 873-7199 • www.silverlakerc.<strong>com</strong><br />

Silver Lake RV Rental, LLC<br />

(231) 873-5101 • www.silverlakervrental.<strong>com</strong><br />

CONTINuED ON pG. 15


Park Info: 231.766.3377<br />

Group Sales: 231.766.9959<br />

Fax: 231.766.3804<br />

www.miadventure.<strong>com</strong><br />

Cedar Fair Entertainment Company ® © 2012 Cedar Fair, L.P.<br />

© Peanuts Worldwide LLC, peanuts.<strong>com</strong> MA13-011<br />

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EXpLORE<br />

Local parks<br />

ith great fishing, sandy beaches, play-<br />

Wgrounds, picnic spots, and even overnight<br />

camping, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes –<br />

Hart area is full of numerous parks. Explore,<br />

and find exactly what you are looking for!<br />

SILVER LAKE STATE pARK<br />

Located across from the dunes, this park is all about<br />

location. Facilities include 450 camping sites, a<br />

large beach area for swimming, a boat launch, picnic area, fishing, hiking, and<br />

restroom facilities. A day pass is needed to use this beach area and can be<br />

purchased at the campground entrance. The campground entrance is located<br />

½ mile south of the round-about.<br />

SILVER LAKE STATE pARK ORV AREA<br />

The only dunes east of Utah that you can drive on! The Silver Lake Sand Dunes<br />

are open every day from April 1, thru October 31. Operated by the Michigan<br />

DNR, the dunes en<strong>com</strong>pass nearly 2000 acres of rolling sand hills, roughly 1/3<br />

of which is open to personal ORV’s. The ORV entrance is located at 24th Ave.<br />

and Ridge Rd.<br />

gOLDEN TOWNSHIp pARK<br />

A beach area located where the Silver Creek channel meets Lake Michigan,<br />

and a favorite for families with small children. Facilities include portable restrooms.<br />

Parking is very limited so arrive early. Cars parked along the road are<br />

towed away. Parking is also available ¼ mile south at the Lighthouse. Located<br />

at Silver Lake Rd. and Lighthouse Lane.<br />

CEDAR pOINT COUNTy pARK<br />

Cedar Point is a great place for spending a day at the beach! The 3 acre park<br />

provides swimming, a picnic area, and restrooms. Spectacular multi-tiered<br />

wooden steps guide visitors from the high bluff, through the forest canopy, to<br />

the beach below. Located along the shore of Lake Michigan between Silver<br />

Lake and Pentwater.<br />

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CONTINuED fROM pG. 12<br />

CAMpING (CONTINuED)<br />

Silver Lake State Park<br />

(231) 873-3083<br />

www.michigandnr.<strong>com</strong>/ParksandTrails/details.<br />

aspx?id=493&type=SPRK<br />

Timberlake Resort & RV Club<br />

(231) 873-3285 • www.timberlakervresort.<strong>com</strong><br />

Vacation Station RV Resort - Ludington<br />

(231) 845-0130 • www.vacationstationrvresort.<strong>com</strong><br />

Val-Du-Lakes Campground<br />

(231) 425-8704 • www.valdulakes.<strong>com</strong><br />

ChAMbERS<br />

Ludington Area Chamber of Commerce<br />

(231) 845-0324 • www.ludington.org<br />

Muskegon Lakeshore<br />

Chamber of Commerce<br />

(231) 722-3751 • www.muskegon.org<br />

Pentwater Chamber of Commerce<br />

(231) 869-4150 • www.pentwater.org<br />

Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area<br />

Chamber of Commerce<br />

(<strong>800</strong>) 870-9786 • www.<strong>ThinkDunes</strong>.<strong>com</strong><br />

Silver Lake Sand Dunes-Hart<br />

Visitors Bureau<br />

(<strong>800</strong>) 870-9786 • www.<strong>ThinkDunes</strong>.<strong>com</strong><br />

White Lake Chamber<br />

(231) 893-4585 • www.whitelake.org<br />

ChRISTIAN CAMp & RETREAT CENTERS<br />

Grace Adventures<br />

(231) 873-3662 • www.graceadventures.org<br />

Lake Michigan Camp & Retreat Center<br />

(231) 869-5317 • www.LakeMichiganCamp.org<br />

ChuRChES<br />

Hart Congregational United<br />

Church of Christ<br />

(231) 873-2449 •www.hartcongregationalucc.org<br />

Hart United Methodist Church<br />

(231) 873-3516 • www.hartumc.org<br />

Mears United Methodist Church<br />

(231) 873- ‐0875 • www.mearsumc.org<br />

St. Gregory Catholic Church and<br />

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church<br />

(231) 873-2660 • www.stgregoryathart.org<br />

St. Joseph/St. Vincent Catholic Churches<br />

(231) 873-5776<br />

www.dioceseofgrandrapids.org/our_diocese/<br />

parishes/pages/stjoseph_weare.aspx<br />

West Golden Wesleyan Church<br />

(231) 873-0581<br />

CITY & GOVERNMENT SERVICES<br />

City of Hart<br />

(231) 873-2488 • www.ci.hart.mi.us<br />

Hart Area Public Library<br />

(231) 873-4476 • www.hart.lib.mi.us<br />

Hart Police Department<br />

(231) 873- 2171<br />

Hart Public Schools<br />

(231) 873-6214 • www.hart.k12.mi.us<br />

Michigan State Police: Hart Post 66<br />

(231) 873-2171<br />

Sen. Goeff Hansen<br />

(517) 373-1635 •www.hansen4senate.<strong>com</strong>/index.htm<br />

State Representative Jon Bumstead<br />

(877) 999-0995<br />

www.gophouse.<strong>com</strong>/wel<strong>com</strong>e.asp?District=100<br />

US Coast Guard<br />

(231) 873-9088<br />

CONTRACTORS & hOME MAINTENANCE<br />

A. Tanner & Sons Roofing, Co<br />

(231) 873-2716 • www.tannerandsonsroofing.<strong>com</strong><br />

Adams Heating and Cooling, LLC<br />

(231) 873-2665 • www.adamsheatingcooling.<strong>com</strong><br />

Beckman Brothers, Inc.<br />

(231) 861 ‐2031 • www.beckmanbros.<strong>com</strong><br />

Gale Roofing Company, Inc.<br />

(231) 873-5289<br />

Great Lakes Handyman & Landscape<br />

Services<br />

(231) 719-5026<br />

Hallack Contracting, Inc.<br />

(231) 873-5081 • www.hallackcontracting.<strong>com</strong><br />

Malda Lawn Care & Snow Removal<br />

(231) 861-4995<br />

Northwind Construction, Inc.<br />

(231) 873-4544 • www.northwindconstruction.<strong>com</strong><br />

Oceana Irrigation Systems, LLC<br />

(231) 873-5437 • www.oceanairrigation.<strong>com</strong><br />

That Finishing Touch Painting and<br />

Wallpapering, Inc<br />

(231) 873-0865<br />

Walkerville Well Drilling & Supply<br />

(231) 873-2317<br />

Weesies Bros. Garden Center<br />

& Landscaping<br />

(231) 873-5646 • www.weesies.<strong>com</strong><br />

West Michigan Abbey Carpet & Floor<br />

(231) 873-5440 • www.wmcarpet.<strong>com</strong><br />

COTTAGES, CAbINS & CONDO RENTALS<br />

All Season Rentals<br />

(231) 301-4269 • www.allseason-pentwater.<strong>com</strong><br />

Anchor Summer Rentals LLC<br />

(616) 292-4169 • www.anchorsummerrentals.<strong>com</strong><br />

Ann’s Cottage Rentals<br />

(616) 813-6288<br />

Briggs Cottage Rentals<br />

(616) 846-5883 • www.cyberrentals.<strong>com</strong>/rental/p125607<br />

CottagesOnSilverLake.Com<br />

(616) 550-3131 • www.cottagesonsilverlake.<strong>com</strong><br />

DJ’s Cottage<br />

(231) 873-0865<br />

Duneland Cottage Rentals<br />

1 (888) 873-4047<br />

www.davidallenracing.<strong>com</strong>/cottage.htm<br />

Emerald & Lakeview Drive Cottages<br />

(231) 642-0217 • www.silverlakebuggys.<strong>com</strong><br />

Golden View Cottage Rentals<br />

(231) 343-8686 • www.goldenviewcottage.net<br />

Montsma Vacation Properties<br />

(616) 262 ‐5315<br />

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ATTRACTIONS<br />

16<br />

Many fresh family fun<br />

attractions can be found<br />

all around the Silver Lake<br />

Sand Dunes area!


Craigs<br />

Cruisers<br />

Yogis<br />

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CAMpINg / RV<br />

18<br />

THINK<br />

Camping<br />

Under<br />

The Stars<br />

he Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area is<br />

TTHE place for great family camping.<br />

Families return year after year, and generation<br />

after generation to enjoy the relaxation<br />

and fun that these campgrounds<br />

have to offer. With a wide variety of<br />

activities and amenities available,<br />

it’s easy to find a spot to satisfy<br />

everyone in the family. Refer to<br />

the foldout map in the center<br />

of this guide, to find the perfect<br />

area campground or RV resort for<br />

your stay.


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Silver Lake, MI 49436<br />

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CAMpINg / RV<br />

gALE’S pOND pARK<br />

Gale’s Pond is a nature area, and a favorite<br />

haunt for those wishing to get away for an<br />

hour or two to enjoy the sight of sandhill<br />

cranes, ducks, and other wildlife. Marked nature trails<br />

offer the fresh scent of the woods, and a peaceful hike. Facilities include<br />

bridges, boardwalks, marked trails, and picnic tables. This park is located in<br />

Elbridge Township at Filmore and 112th Ave., 5 miles southeast of Hart.<br />

HART VETERANS MEMORIAL pARK<br />

A family-friendly, wonderful park located right on Hart Lake, just north of downtown.<br />

The park includes a monument to the area’s fallen veterans, a jet airplane<br />

from the Korean War, and three flags – American flag, Michigan flag, and POW/<br />

MIA flag – that fly year round. Facilities include benches, picnic tables, a<br />

barrier-free boardwalk, and a great fishing area for the kids!<br />

pIRATE’S pARADISE<br />

The official playground of the Hart Public Schools, this park is one<br />

your kids will want to visit again and again. Built by <strong>com</strong>munity volunteers,<br />

the large play area has all the swings, climbing areas, tunnels,<br />

activity centers, and twisty slides that kids crave! Facilities include a<br />

picnic area and nearby basketball court. Located off Johnson St. a<br />

few blocks west of State St. in downtown Hart.<br />

JOHN gURNEy pARK<br />

Recently designated a Michigan Historical Landmark, this park is one of Hart’s<br />

best kept secrets. Sit on the beach and enjoy a quiet moment, or picnic in the<br />

park. Campers are wel<strong>com</strong>e, too, to enjoy the beach, children’s play area, and<br />

much more. A public boat launch is available as well. All this is within walking<br />

distance to downtown Hart.<br />

Continued on page 24<br />

Family<br />

Camping!<br />

SANDY SHORES<br />

CAMPGROUND<br />

Family Camping at it’s best can be<br />

found at Sandy Shores Campground!<br />

Our Tree-shaded Campground Amenities Include:<br />

Private<br />

Sandy Beach<br />

with Boat &<br />

Jet Ski Slips<br />

Available by<br />

Reservation<br />

Explore Local Area parks<br />

(continued from pg 20)<br />

• Full Hook-Up Sites / Water & Electric Sites / Seasonal Sites<br />

• Modern Bathrooms, Guest Laundry Facilities & Dump Station<br />

• Playground & Outdoor Heated Pool<br />

• Volleyball & Basketball Courts<br />

• Horseshoe Pits & Wi-Fi<br />

• Paved Roadways & Gated Entry<br />

20<br />

8595 W. Silver Lake Rd. • Silver Lake, MI 49436<br />

231-873-3003 • www.sandyshorescampground.<strong>com</strong>


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Enjoy over 2,000 acres of shifting<br />

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Extra Large Spa • 80 Foot Heated Pool • 20’ X 20’ Kids Pool • Playground • Free Wireless Internet • Camp Store<br />

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Game Room & Snack Bar • Family Activities • Fire Pits • Close to Recreation & Area Beaches<br />

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LOCATED AT LUDINGTON: 4895 W. US-10, Ludington, MI 49431


gOLF<br />

22<br />

W<br />

e have several public golf courses; each<br />

with their own panoramic views and<br />

challenging fairways. Each course offers everything<br />

you need for your trek on the fairways.<br />

Browse the golf shops, enjoy a bite to eat, or<br />

improve your game with lessons from our<br />

professional instructors. There’s plenty of<br />

greens for those who want a break from the sand!<br />

Oceana<br />

Est. 1962<br />

GOLF CLUB<br />

3333 W. Weaver Rd.<br />

Shelby, MI 49455<br />

Midway between Muskegon & Ludington<br />

15 minutes from Silver Lake Sand Dunes<br />

www.OceanaGolfClub.<strong>com</strong><br />

FORE!<br />

Need We<br />

Say More?<br />

Oceana County’s original<br />

public golf course since 1962!<br />

Our 18 hole, 6288 yard,<br />

par 73 golf course is<br />

cut through some of Oceana<br />

counties most beautiful rolling<br />

terrain. Challenging and enjoyable<br />

for beginners and experts.<br />

Home of the “World Famous<br />

Friday $ 1.00 Days.”<br />

Tee Times Re<strong>com</strong>mended.<br />

(231) 861-4211


CONTINuED fROM pG. 15<br />

COTTAGES, CAbINS & CONDO RENTALS<br />

(CONTINuED)<br />

Silver Lake Cabins<br />

(517) 861-0245 • www.silverlakecabins.<strong>com</strong><br />

Silver Lake Cottages<br />

(Channel Chalet & Getway)<br />

(616) 896-6945 • www.silverlakecottage.weebly.<strong>com</strong><br />

fARM MARkETS<br />

Fox Barn Market & Winery<br />

(231) 861-8050 • www.thefoxbarn.<strong>com</strong><br />

Rennhack Orchards Market<br />

(231) 873-7523 • www.rennhackmarket.<strong>com</strong><br />

fESTIVALS<br />

National Asparagus Festival<br />

(231) 861-2754 • www.nationalasparagusfestival.org<br />

Oceana County Fair<br />

(231) 873-2253<br />

Silver Lake Sand Dunes<br />

Apple/BBQ CookOff Festival<br />

(231) 873-3982 • www.applebbqfestival.<strong>com</strong><br />

fuNERAL hOME<br />

King Funeral Home, LLC<br />

(231) 873-3415 • www.kingfuneralhome.net<br />

GOLf COuRSES<br />

Colonial Golf Course<br />

(231) 873-8333 • www.colonialgolf.hart.<strong>com</strong><br />

Golden Sands Golf & Grill<br />

(231) 873-4909 • www.goldensandsgolfcourse.<strong>com</strong><br />

Grand View Golf Course, Inc<br />

(231) 861-6616 • www.grandviewgc.<strong>com</strong><br />

Oceana Golf Club<br />

(231) 861-4211 • www.oceanagolfclub.<strong>com</strong><br />

GROCERY & CONVENIENCE<br />

Gale’s IGA Foodliner, Inc.<br />

(231) 873-3333<br />

Hansen Foods<br />

(231) 873-2826 • www.HansenFoodsHart.<strong>com</strong><br />

Parkside Store<br />

(231) 873-5457 • www.parksidestore.<strong>com</strong><br />

Silver Point General Store<br />

(231) 873- 0873 • www.silverpointegeneralstore.<strong>com</strong><br />

Wilson’s General Store<br />

(231) 873-2497<br />

hISTORICAL AREAS & MuSEuMS<br />

Hart Historic District<br />

(231) 873-2488<br />

Oceana County Historical<br />

& Genealogical Society<br />

(231) 873-2600 • www.oceanahistory.org<br />

Sable Points Lighthouse Keepers Assoc.<br />

(231) 845-7417 • www.splka.org<br />

hOTELS, MOTELS & RESORTS<br />

American Host Inn<br />

(231) 873-1855 • www.americanhostinn.<strong>com</strong><br />

Comfort Inn<br />

(231) 873-3456 • www.<strong>com</strong>fortinn.<strong>com</strong>/hotels/MI010<br />

Dunes Waterfront Resort<br />

(231) 873-5500 • www.duneswaterfrontresort.<strong>com</strong><br />

Gateway Motel<br />

(231) 873-2125 • www.gatewaymotel.net<br />

Hart Motel & Suites<br />

(231) 873-4000 • www.hartmotelsuites.<strong>com</strong><br />

Sierra Sands Family Lodge<br />

(231) 873-1008 • www.SierraSands.<strong>com</strong><br />

Silver Sands Resort<br />

(231) 873-3769 • www.silversandsresort.net<br />

INSuRANCE<br />

Gales Agency, Inc.<br />

(231) 873-3385 • www.galesagency.<strong>com</strong><br />

LAND TITLE<br />

Advanced Land Title Agency, Inc /<br />

James R. Prince, PLC<br />

(231) 873-8452 • www.advlandtitle.<strong>com</strong><br />

Oceana Land Title Agency, Inc.<br />

(231) 873-9700<br />

MARINE<br />

Cook’s Lakeside Marine<br />

(231) 873-2737<br />

pERSONAL hEALTh & fITNESS CENTERS<br />

America Fitness Center<br />

(877) 429-4150 • www.afcMichigan.<strong>com</strong><br />

Hart Dental - L.D. Walker, DDS<br />

(231) 873-2920<br />

Hart Family Medical Clinic<br />

(231) 873-5675<br />

Lakeshore Hospital & Campus<br />

(231) 861-2156 • MercyHealth.<strong>com</strong><br />

Lakeside Comprehensive, Inc.<br />

& Wellness Center<br />

(231) 873-3577 • www.lakesiderehab.<strong>com</strong><br />

Memorial Medical Center Family Care<br />

(231) 873-2163<br />

www.mmcwm.<strong>com</strong>/familycarecenter<br />

Memorial Medical Center Hospital<br />

(231) 843-2591 • www.mmcwm.<strong>com</strong><br />

Oceana Eyecare<br />

(231) 873-2575<br />

Oceana Seniors - Assisted Living Home<br />

(231) 873-7737 • www.oceanaseniors.<strong>com</strong><br />

phARMACIES<br />

West Shore Pharmacy<br />

(231) 873-3609<br />

REAL ESTATE<br />

Coldwell Banker Anchor Real Estate<br />

(231) 873-3400<br />

www.coldwellbankeranchor.<strong>com</strong><br />

Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt<br />

(231) 873-5600 • www.cbgreatlakes.<strong>com</strong><br />

Oceana Beaches Real Estate<br />

(231) 206- ‐2743 • www.oceanabeaches.<strong>com</strong><br />

RECREATIONAL VEhICLES<br />

SERVICE & SuppLY<br />

JTS RV,Inc.<br />

(231) 869-5033 • www.jtsrvrepair.<strong>com</strong><br />

Cook’s Lakeside Marine<br />

(231) 873-2737 • www.cookslakesidemarine.<strong>com</strong><br />

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Explore Local Area parks<br />

(continued from pg 20)<br />

CHARLES MEARS<br />

STATE pARK<br />

This popular Lake Michigan beach is<br />

located in the quaint village of Pentwater.<br />

Whether sitting near the picnic area, the<br />

children’s play area, or enjoying a walk<br />

on the pier, people of all ages gather here<br />

daily. Restrooms and a campground<br />

store are also available.<br />

pENTWATER<br />

pATHWAyS TRAIL<br />

Great for hiking and mountain biking in spring, summer and fall, and crosscountry<br />

skiing in winter, the Pentwater Pathways can be enjoyed year-round!<br />

The Trail is located in the Pere Marquette State Forest just south of Pentwater<br />

Lake. The marked trail system includes four loops totaling 15 miles, with beginner<br />

to advanced trails. The trails cover soft, rolling hills, are heavily wooded,<br />

and offer abundant wildlife sightings. To get to the parking area, take Long<br />

Bridge Rd. and turn SE on Wayne Rd. Travel 2-3 miles until pavement ends.<br />

Continued on page 26<br />

Only 8 Minutes from Silver Lake Sand Dunes<br />

• Sparkling Clean & Quiet<br />

• Free Wireless Internet<br />

• Restaurant on Site<br />

• Spacious Trailer Parking<br />

• In-Room Refrigerator & Microwaves<br />

• Bicycles for Rent/Adj to Bike Trail<br />

OPEN ALL<br />

YEAR!<br />

(231) 873-1855 • 4143 W. Polk Rd. • Hart, MI 49420<br />

Hart/Mears exit off U.S. 31, 1/8 Mile East of McDonald’s<br />

www.americanhostsilverlake.<strong>com</strong><br />

Silver lAkeS CASuAl dining reSTAurAnT<br />

Breakfast Buffet on Saturday & Sunday<br />

(Memorial Day thru Labor Day)<br />

Open April 1 - October 15 • 7:30 AM<br />

Sands Restaurant<br />

8448 W. Hazel Road • Silver Lake<br />

(231) 873-5257 • www.sands-restaurant.<strong>com</strong><br />

Children’s Menu • Takeouts<br />

Great Lakes Fish:<br />

Walleye, Whitefish and Lake Perch<br />

BBQ Ribs • Choice Steaks<br />

Salads • Broasted Chicken<br />

Pizzas • Pastas • Burgers<br />

Sandwiches • Strombolis<br />

Homemade Soups<br />

AwArD<br />

winning<br />

BBQ riBS!<br />

The Sand Box / BlueWater Swimwear<br />

Sandboard RENTALS & SALES<br />

Skimboards & Wax • Bodyboards<br />

Towables • Ropes • Life Jackets<br />

Water & Sand Toys<br />

Camping & Fishing Equipment<br />

Unique Gifts • Jewelry • Sunglasses<br />

Baby Clothes & Accessories<br />

Tee Shirts & Hoodies<br />

Swimsuits for the Whole Family<br />

Cover Ups • Sandals • Shorts • Towels<br />

Hats • Jewelry • Sunglasses<br />

(231) 873-4828 • 8437 W. Silver Lake Rd. • Downtown Silver Lake • www.silverlakesandbox.<strong>com</strong>


Family lodging located minutes from<br />

Silver Lake Sand dunes & Lake michigan Beaches!<br />

enjOy theSe AmenItIeS duRIng<br />

yOuR StAy wIth uS!<br />

• Heated Outdoor Pool & Spa<br />

• Park With Playground Equipment<br />

• Picnic Tables & BBQ Grills<br />

• FREE Wireless High Speed Internet<br />

• Continental Breakfast with Fresh Baked<br />

Cinnamon Rolls, Gourmet Coffee<br />

• All Rooms have Cable, A/C,<br />

Microwave, Refrigerator<br />

• Bike Rentals<br />

• Kid’s Suites<br />

• DVD Players in All Rooms<br />

• DVD Library Available at Front Desk<br />

• Located Close to Great Golf Courses<br />

• Minutes to Michigan’s Adventure<br />

• Lodging & Activity Packages Available<br />

Online Reservations Available at<br />

www.SierraSandsSilverLake.<strong>com</strong><br />

1-877-477-2154<br />

7990 W. Hazel Rd. • Silver Lake, MI 49436<br />

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Explore Local Area parks<br />

(continued from pg 24)<br />

Parking area is on the right.<br />

CRySTAL LAKE<br />

Located south of Hart on 72nd Avenue, this beautiful and quiet spring-fed lake,<br />

has a large public access area on its east end. Good swimming, fishing, and<br />

small boat launch area.<br />

bENONA TOWNSHIp pARK<br />

Most of the time, you will have this well-rounded park to yourselves. Located<br />

across the street from the swimming area on Stony Lake, and along Stony<br />

Creek, it’s well-suited for a family picnic spot. Facilities include fishing and<br />

picnicking areas, playground, baseball diamond, basketball court, grills and<br />

restrooms. Located off B-15, on the west side of Stony Lake.<br />

CLAybANKS TOWNSHIp pARK<br />

If you enjoy a natural setting with unspoiled views of<br />

the Lake Michigan shoreline, this is the spot for you!<br />

A wooden walkway leads you to one of the most<br />

spectacular Lake Michigan beaches in the area. The<br />

park extends one-half mile along the shoreline, but the<br />

undeveloped views extend to the north and south as<br />

far as the eye can see. Rustic camping is available.<br />

Located just off B-15, two miles south of Stony Lake,<br />

a day pass is needed to use this area, and can be<br />

purchased at the site.<br />

• Close to Silver Lake<br />

Sand Dunes & Pentwater<br />

• Direct Access to a 22 Mile<br />

Bike / Snowmobile Trail<br />

• Complimentary Hot Breakfast<br />

• Wireless High Speed Internet<br />

• Deluxe Suites<br />

• Area’s Largest Indoor<br />

Pool & Whirlpool<br />

• 24 Hour Tanning Salon<br />

• Bike Rentals<br />

• Pet Friendly<br />

• Conference Rooms Available<br />

(231) 873-3456<br />

www.<strong>com</strong>fortinn.<strong>com</strong>/hotels/MI010<br />

2248 N. Comfort Dr. • Hart, MI 49420<br />

Just off the US-31 - Hart Exit


Silver Sands<br />

RESORT<br />

Come Stay and Play<br />

at the Closest Resort to the Dunes<br />

silver sands<br />

resort<br />

Relax and enjoy yourself at our 2 private beaches<br />

• Boat Rentals<br />

• 42 Air Conditioned<br />

Motel Rooms<br />

• Two Bedroom<br />

Apartment Suites<br />

• 16 Housekeeping<br />

Cottages (No A/C)<br />

• Daily or<br />

Weekly Rentals<br />

Over 2,000 Acres of Sand Dunes<br />

• Heated Pool<br />

• Shuffleboard<br />

• Playground<br />

• Picnic Tables<br />

& Grills<br />

• Phones, Cable TV<br />

• Internet Available<br />

Silver Sands Resort<br />

8446 W. Hazel Road<br />

Silver Lake, Michigan 49436<br />

Phone (231) 873-3769<br />

www.SilverSandsResort.net<br />

— NO PETS PROPERTY —<br />

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Homes and cottages on Silver Lake<br />

and Lake Michigan . . .<br />

family friendly amenities<br />

swimming pools or water<br />

frontage, fire pits, boat docks,<br />

free laundry, cable TV,<br />

professionally cleaned & much more!<br />

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www.CottagesOnSilverLake.<strong>com</strong><br />

Offering two night specials at $195,<br />

before Memorial Day<br />

week and after<br />

Labor day.<br />

SEE WEBSITE FOR DETAILS.<br />

www.CottagesOnSilverLake.<strong>com</strong>


FARM MARKETS<br />

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Farm<br />

Fresh<br />

ith nearly ideal climate<br />

conditions, Oceana County<br />

produces some of the best fruits and<br />

vegetables in Michigan. Asparagus<br />

is “King of Spring” around here, and<br />

has earned us the title of “Asparagus<br />

Capital of the World”. The National<br />

Asparagus Festival is offered the second<br />

weekend in June, and includes a<br />

parade, food show, family activities,<br />

entertainment, and much, much<br />

more. As the season progresses,<br />

visitors can also find sweet cherries,<br />

tart cherries, strawberries, raspberries, apples,<br />

peaches, and any vegetable you can imagine at any of the numerous<br />

farm markets that abound in this region.


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T<br />

he quaint town of Hart is just a few<br />

miles east of the Silver Lake Sand<br />

Dunes, and offers a unique hometown atmosphere that all<br />

visitors will enjoy. Parking is easily found in front of the many<br />

shops and stores in historic downtown Hart. Shoppers will find<br />

people in a friendly, relaxed mood. There is a variety of both<br />

stores and dining establishments to explore, and most businesses<br />

are conveniently open year ‘round to serve you.<br />

ANNUAL EVENTS:<br />

ASpARAgUS FESTIVAL - JUNE<br />

HARTS SpARKS - JULy<br />

“TAKE IT TO HART” CAR SHOW - JULy<br />

ART ON THE COMMONS - AUgUST<br />

HART HERITAgE DAyS - SEpTEMbER<br />

HISpANIC HERITAgE CELEbRATION -<br />

SEpTEMbER<br />

SHOppINg INCLUDES:<br />

ANTIqUES • gIFTS<br />

bANKINg • FURNITURE<br />

bAKERy • LODgINg<br />

gROCERy • pHOTOgRApHy<br />

CRAFTS • RESTAURANTS<br />

24-Hour Emergency Room<br />

72 S. State Street in Shelby • 231.861.2156<br />

Personalized health care, close to home.<br />

MercyHealth.<strong>com</strong><br />

Enjoy over 200 years <strong>com</strong>bined experience from 14 LOCAL agents.<br />

Benefit from a <strong>com</strong>pany that is Number 1 in Sales in Oceana County.<br />

Experience a team that is focused on making your dreams a reality.<br />

ANCHOR REAL ESTATE<br />

LOCAL.<br />

THINK HART.<br />

THINK<br />

HART<br />

907 S. STATE ST.<br />

North of Fair Grounds<br />

231.873.3400<br />

PENTWATER<br />

415 S. HANCOCK<br />

Next to Village Green<br />

231.869.5055<br />

SILVER LAKE<br />

IN FRONT OF<br />

DUNETOWN MALL<br />

231.873.2580<br />

SeaSonaL<br />

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Offering...<br />

• Consultations for Falls<br />

• Senior Safe<br />

Driving Assessments<br />

• Women’s Health<br />

Programs<br />

• Weight Loss Programs<br />

• Yoga & Tai Chi Classes<br />

• Health Coaching<br />

• FCE’s<br />

• Home Modifications<br />

• Return to Work Programs<br />

• Swim Lessons for All Ages<br />

• Specialized Programs for Traumatic<br />

Brain Injury and Stroke Patients<br />

Treating...<br />

• Sports Injuries<br />

• Pre & Post Surgical<br />

Joint Replacements<br />

• Rotator Cuff Repairs<br />

• Fractures & Tendon Repairs<br />

• Back Injuries<br />

• Developmental Delays<br />

• Speech Impairments<br />

Check Out<br />

LakesideRehab.<strong>com</strong><br />

For More Details<br />

On All Of<br />

Our Programs! A Great Solution<br />

for Exercise & Therapy<br />

During Your Stay<br />

in the Silver Lake<br />

or Hart Area!<br />

Meeting Your Therapy Needs Closer To Home In Oceana County<br />

601 E. Main Street • Hart, Michigan<br />

(231) 873-3577 • www.LakesideRehab.<strong>com</strong> 33


RAIL TRAIL<br />

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Hart-Montague Rail Trail<br />

he Hart-Montague Rail Trail was Michigan’s first linear state<br />

Tpark. With its starting point in downtown Hart, the trail follows<br />

the former C&O railroad right-of-way, and heads 22 miles<br />

south to Montague. The trail is ideal for bicycling, in-line skating,<br />

and jogging or walking. It is wheelchair accessible. Trail users<br />

will find many rest stops along the way,<br />

including some with tasty<br />

treats and great conversation.<br />

The trail is open year<br />

round, allowing snowmobilers<br />

and cross-country<br />

skiers to enjoy it too!<br />

Be sure to check<br />

out the several<br />

informational panels<br />

along the trail detailing<br />

interesting historical<br />

landmarks around<br />

the area.<br />

1912 • Over 100 Years • 2013<br />

John Gurney Park<br />

Your Front Row Seat Is Reserved!<br />

Join Us For “Hart Sparks”<br />

Fireworks on July 2nd!<br />

Hart - Montague Bike Trail Starts Here<br />

Newly Renovated/Restored Pavilion (Available for Rent)<br />

Nice Grassy Campsites on Hart Lake<br />

Bath House • Picnic Areas<br />

Boat Launch • Fishing • Hiking<br />

300 North Griswold Street Hart, Michigan 49420<br />

To ConTaCT us & Book your sTay, Call (231) 873-4959<br />

— or—<br />

Jen aT Freed MGT Co. (231) 769-9717 For More Park inFo<br />

or visit www.JohnGurneyPark.CoM


he Hart Historic Trail is a<br />

Twalking/biking introduction<br />

to the historical buildings in the<br />

city of Hart. The tour begins<br />

at the Hart-Montague Rail<br />

Trail parking lot on Polk Road.<br />

There you will find a map and<br />

display panels explaining the<br />

historical significance of the two<br />

churches, two homes,<br />

a one-room school,<br />

flour mill, John Gurney<br />

Park, a bank and former<br />

factory. Several of these<br />

buildings are located in<br />

the Hart Historic District<br />

located on Union St. The District has numerous<br />

displays and buildings that appeal<br />

to all ages, including a restored log<br />

cabin, animated doll collection, furs,<br />

and an extensive and unique Native<br />

American artifacts collection, a<br />

“must see” for history buffs!<br />

Tours are Wednesdays<br />

thru Saturdays 1 pm –<br />

4 pm or by appointment<br />

made through Hart City<br />

Hall (231-873-2488).<br />

Over Labor Day Weekend,<br />

the district hosts an Annual<br />

Heritage Days Celebration.<br />

with a visit to Randall Schoolhouse,<br />

Schaner Feed Mill, Cobmoosa House,<br />

Heritage Hall, Sackrider Church<br />

and so much more.<br />

Located at 570 E. Lincoln Street, (at Union) near downtown Hart,<br />

the District is home to many unique and education displays &<br />

buildings. Tours available summer months, Wed. thru Sat. 1-4<br />

p.m. or by appointment.<br />

For information call<br />

(231) 873-2488 or (231) 873-7604<br />

or visit www.ci.hart.mi.us and<br />

click on the District link.<br />

STEp bACK<br />

INTO yESTERyEAR<br />

HART<br />

HISTORIC TRAIL<br />

Take a step<br />

into yesteryear...<br />

Come enjoy our Friday concerts during July and August as well<br />

as the Heritage Days Celebration during Labor Day Weekend.<br />

HART HISTORICAL TRAIL<br />

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RESTAuRANT & fOOD SERVICE<br />

Applewood Grille<br />

(231) 259-5303<br />

BC Pizza of Hart<br />

(231) 873-5555 • www.bcpizzahart.net<br />

Dan Morat’s Corner Bakery In Hart<br />

(231) 873-0000<br />

Frickin Chicken Shack, LLC<br />

(231) 873-2511<br />

Golden Bakery & Pizza<br />

(231) 873-0276<br />

silverlakeamusements.<strong>com</strong>/golden-bakery-pizza/<br />

Hart Pizza<br />

(231) 873-4434 • www.hartpizza.<strong>com</strong><br />

La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant<br />

(231) 873-4345<br />

Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop<br />

(231) 873-4428 • www.hideawaycampground.<strong>com</strong><br />

Open Hearth Grille & Bar<br />

(231) 873-8<strong>800</strong> • www.openhearthgrille.<strong>com</strong><br />

Sands Restaurant<br />

(231) 873-5257 • www.sands-restaurant.<strong>com</strong><br />

Schooner’s Island Bar & Grill<br />

(231) 873-2378<br />

Silver Lake Pizza Factory<br />

(231) 873-1850<br />

Tasty Creationz<br />

(231) 873-1010 • www.tastycreationz.<strong>com</strong><br />

Val-Du-Lakes Bar & Grill<br />

(231) 873-4901 • www.valdulakes.<strong>com</strong><br />

Whippy Dip<br />

(231) 873-4715<br />

RETAIL & ShOppING<br />

Acres Books (Used Bookstore)<br />

(231) 301-8125<br />

Dune Mountain Gift Shop<br />

(231) 873-2817 • www.macwoodsdunerides.<strong>com</strong><br />

Hegg’s Gallery of Fine Furniture, Inc.<br />

(231) 873-4665 • www.heggsfurniture.<strong>com</strong><br />

Sand Box / BlueWater Swimwear<br />

(231) 873-4828 • www.silverlakesandbox.<strong>com</strong><br />

Shelby Gemstone Factory<br />

(231) 861-2165 • www.ShelbyGemFactory.<strong>com</strong><br />

Shopko - Hometown<br />

(231) 873-1904 • www.shopko.<strong>com</strong><br />

Silver Lake Tees<br />

(231) 873-0276<br />

silverlakeamusements.<strong>com</strong>/silver-lake-tees/<br />

SunChasers Souvenirs<br />

(231) 873-1464 • www.silverlakesouvenirs.<strong>com</strong><br />

Vintage Rose Resale Shop<br />

(231) 873-7177<br />

SALONS, SpAS & MASSAGE<br />

Hair Designing Unlimited<br />

& Massage Therapy<br />

(231) 873-3625 • www.alwaysmassagehdu.<strong>com</strong><br />

SERVICE ORGANIzATION<br />

Community Foundation for<br />

Oceana County<br />

(231) 861-8335 • www.oceana-foundation.org<br />

Friends of Silver Lake<br />

(616) 292-2603<br />

Hart Main Street<br />

(231) 301-8449 • /www.hartmainstreet.org<br />

Hart Rotary Club<br />

www.hartrotary.org<br />

Hospice of Michigan<br />

1 (888) 247-5701 • www.hom.org<br />

Michigan Sports Buggy Association<br />

(734) 422-3537<br />

www.michigansportbuggy.homestead.<strong>com</strong><br />

Oceana County Council on Aging<br />

(231) 873-4461<br />

www.oceanacountycouncilonaging.<strong>com</strong><br />

United Way of the Lakeshore<br />

(231) 722-3134 • www.UnitedWayLakeshore.org<br />

SpORTING GOODS & RECREATIONAL<br />

Advanced American Arms & Advanced<br />

American Campfitters<br />

(231) 873-4539 • www.advancedamericanarms.<strong>com</strong><br />

Appletree Automotive<br />

(231) 873-4830 • www.appletreeauto.<strong>com</strong><br />

B & L Sand Toys<br />

(231) 873-3311 • www.bnlsandtoys.<strong>com</strong><br />

David Allen Racing, Inc<br />

(231) 873-4047 • www.davidallenracing.<strong>com</strong><br />

uTILITIES & INDuSTRY<br />

DTE Energy<br />

www.dteenergy.<strong>com</strong><br />

Excel Propane Company<br />

(231) 873-0004 • www.excelpropane.<strong>com</strong><br />

Fenton’s Receiving and Trucking<br />

(231) 873-4240<br />

GHSP-Hart<br />

(231) 873-3300 • www.ghsp.<strong>com</strong><br />

Gray & Company<br />

(231) 873-5628 • www.cherryman.<strong>com</strong><br />

Great Lakes Energy<br />

(888) 485-2537 • www.gtlakes.<strong>com</strong><br />

Heartland Propane, LLC<br />

(231) 873-0300<br />

VISITOR INfORMATION<br />

Visitor’s Information Center<br />

(<strong>800</strong>) <strong>611</strong>‐<strong>0453</strong> • www.<strong>ThinkDunes</strong>.<strong>com</strong><br />

WMOM (102.7) Radio<br />

(231) 845 ‐9666 • www.wmom.fm


EXpLORE<br />

To The North<br />

he village of Pentwater is a<br />

Tquaint and picturesque <strong>com</strong>munity<br />

along the shores of Lake<br />

Michigan. It is home to many<br />

interesting shops, boutiques, and<br />

restaurants. On warm summer<br />

days, you will find the beach at<br />

Charles Mears State Park crowded<br />

with locals and visitors alike. Just 10 miles further north, you can<br />

find the city of Ludington. From boat shows, craft shows, and<br />

outdoor concerts, you will find many ways to enjoy your visit.<br />

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9 notable golf<br />

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restaurants to choose from . . .<br />

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