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DRIVE,<br />
RIDE OR<br />
WALK THE<br />
DUNES<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 />
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SLSD ChAMbER MEMbERShIp ...12<br />
CAMpING / RV ...............................18<br />
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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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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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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 />
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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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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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1786 N. 34th Avenue<br />
Silver Lake, MI 49436<br />
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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 />
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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 />
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8595 W. Silver Lake Rd. • Silver Lake, MI 49436<br />
231-873-3003 • www.sandyshorescampground.<strong>com</strong>
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Laundry Facilities • Cable TV • WiFi Internet • RV/Boat Storage • Fishing Pond<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
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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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(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 />
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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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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 />
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For More Details<br />
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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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Unlimited adventures<br />
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20 minutes North...<br />
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big lake . . .<br />
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9 notable golf<br />
courses . . .
. . . over 20 different<br />
restaurants to choose from . . .<br />
. . . Friday night, family-friendly<br />
street parties . . .<br />
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