Lake Michigan beach from Pointe aux Chenes to Brevort
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U.S. 2 passes right along eight miles of beautiful, sandy, wide beach just east of Brevort. There's room to park on the wide shoulder, but only on the south side of U.S. 2. Because this highway is so busy and so dangerous, it's wisest for westbound motorists to find a place to turn and loop back to park.
Low dunes are north of the highway. Low, wet spots between the dunes from the highway to Brevoort Lake are good places to find blueberries, typically in late July through mid-August.
Dunes like these are stabilized by a succession of plants that follow the principal pioneer, American beach grass. Its long, deep roots grow down to find moisture in the sand, and the grass blades can withstand being buried by sand. Once the dunes are stabilized, juniper, oak, and pine will follow. Eventually enough soil will be formed to support a forest like that on the old dunes on the south shore of nearby Brevoort Lake.
Along U.S. 2 between H-57/Brevoort Lake Rd. and Ozark Rd. in Brevort. No parking on north sidee of U.S. 2.
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POINTS OF INTEREST
Lake Michigan Beach & picnic area. Another splendid beach, backed by low dunes and mature forests. Part of the Hiawatha National Forest Lake Michigan campground. ... more
Brevoort Lake/Hiawatha National Forest. Good fishing, warmer swimming by a pretty picnic area, a hiking trail up a dune, and a camp store with boat and canoe rentals and fishing advice. ... more
First Edition Books. From her home north of Brevort, Mary Carney runs an interesting used book sotre, heavy on Michigan and Great Lakes history, but many other topics as well ... more
CCC Camp Round Lake Interpretive Site /Sand Dunes Cross-Country Ski Trail. A fine outdoor exhibit tells about the 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps to employ jobless young men, and about Camp Round Lake that once stood here. 15 miles of looped hiking and ski trails go into secluded back dunes with some ancient beeches, oaks, and maples. ... more
Gustafson's Smoked Fish. Famous for smoked fish and jerky (beef, turkey, elk, and buffalo). Open year-round. . . . ... more
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